Welcome to the match between Takapuna town and Porirua city

1'

Gasby Breddy tried his luck from 30 yards but the shot cannoned off Nathan Freeman.

3'

Nathan Freeman attempted to play a long ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Diggory Halker.

4'

Kit Witherspoon knocked a lovely ball for Hector Freeman, Hector Freeman latched onto the ball before Oliver Banister could cut it out.

Hector Freeman looked destined to score from medium range but he lost the ball to Nack Jokerson.

5'

Simon Sappington dribbled past Rupert Tuft.

Simon Sappington stepped away from Oliver Banister and smashed the ball towards the top corner from distance.

However, Simon Sappington put it well over the bar ... It was a shocking miss.

7'

Forest Brighton tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Oliver Banister.

8'

Simon Sappington made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Rupert Tuft.

9'

Teagan Benton hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards but Christopher Van got himself between the ball and goal.

11'

Gasby Breddy tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Nathan Freeman.

13'

Sutter Henessy hit the ball high towards Oliver Banister in the area, Oliver Banister controlled the ball when bringing it down before Hector Freeman could intercept.

Oliver Banister struck it! but Triston Hawkins cleared the ball from danger.

14'

Rupert Tuft played a great ball for Oliver Banister, Oliver Banister took it in his stride before Simon Sappington could intercept.

Oliver Banister passed the ball to Teagan Benton, Forest Brighton failed to intercept the pass.

Teagan Benton stepped away from Triston Hawkins and smashed the ball towards the top corner.

Mick Eads managed to get a hand to it and turn it behind.

15'

Robin Rowbottom sprinted past Nathan Freeman.

A float cross was delivered by Robin Rowbottom, Teagan Benton couldn't cut it.

Grant Germen attempted a looping header at goal but Casey Kendrick headed the ball clear.

16'

Rupert Tuft tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Simon Sappington made it first to the ball and intercepted.

17'

Gasby Breddy played a great ball for Christopher Van, Christopher Van trapped the ball nicely before Teagan Benton could intercept.

Christopher Van sent in a low cross, Nathan Freeman tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Robin Rowbottom moved onto the ball and immediately fired in a shot but the shot cannoned off Glenn Germen.

18'

Forest Brighton lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

20'

Rupert Tuft played a great ball for Oliver Banister, Oliver Banister latched onto the ball before Simon Sappington could intercept.

Oliver Banister tried to use his skill to go past Forest Brighton but Forest Brighton robbed Oliver Banister.

22'

Forest Brighton unleashed a fierce drive high past Sutter Henessy towards goal from 40 yards.

But Forest Brighton put it well wide ... He held his head in his hands.

23'

Kit Witherspoon lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

25'

Teagan Benton tried to score from long range but he was closed down well by Christopher Van.

26'

Rupert Tuft surged past Simon Sappington!.

Rupert Tuft hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards. Forest Brighton didn't read the game well enough to block it.

However, Rupert Tuft put it well over the bar ... He should have hit the target at least.

27'

Oliver Banister hit a speculative effort from 30 yards but Forest Brighton cleared the ball from danger.

28'

Forest Brighton took the ball past Rupert Tuft.

Forest Brighton tried to use his skill to go past Oliver Banister but Oliver Banister won the ball from Forest Brighton.

29'

Forest Brighton bent it from long range but Rupert Tuft threw himself in front of the shot.

30'

Christopher Van found an opportunity to score from long range but he was closed down well by Nathan Freeman.

31'

Sutter Henessy directed the ball to Nack Jokerson, Nack Jokerson took possession of the ball before Hector Freeman could reach it.

Nack Jokerson made an attempt to move the ball forward but Kit Witherspoon made it first to the ball and intercepted.

33'

Kit Witherspoon dribbled past Nack Jokerson.

Kit Witherspoon tried a banana shot from distance!. Sutter Henessy approached too late to block it.

Lucius Rowbottom managed to turn it behind.

34'

Triston Hawkins's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

35'

Gasby Breddy made good use of the scissors dribble. As Nathan Freeman lost his balance, Gasby Breddy dribbled past Nathan Freeman.

Gasby Breddy crossed the halfway line with the ball , Teagan Benton couldn't cut it.

Robin Rowbottom ran onto the ball and immediately drove the ball low towards the goal but Casey Kendrick cleared the ball from danger.

36'

Christopher Van jinked past Nathan Freeman.

Christopher Van evaded the challenge of Teagan Benton and sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... It was a poor effort from Christopher Van. He was lacking match sharpness.

37'

Teagan Benton tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but Christopher Van found himself in the way of the ball.

38'

Teagan Benton sprinted past Gasby Breddy.

Teagan Benton tried to take the ball past Christopher Van but his possession is lost through a tackle by Christopher Van.

39'

Forest Brighton stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Oliver Banister.

40'

Simon Sappington fed the ball forward to Forest Brighton, Oliver Banister failed to intercept the pass.

Grant Germen received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Forest Brighton, Grant Germen trapped the ball nicely before Rupert Tuft could intercept.

Grant Germen found himself with plenty of time and tried an optimistic effort at goal. Casey Kendrick approached too late to tackle him.

But it went over the bar ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

41'

Oliver Banister made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Simon Sappington.

42'

Simon Sappington was outmuscled by Oliver Banister.

Oliver Banister tried to skip past Forest Brighton but Forest Brighton denied.

43'

Diggory Halker went across and took the corner.

Gasby Breddy got to the ball before Glenn Germen, then headed the ball upfield.

Simon Sappington made space for himself and struck it. Casey Kendrick failed to charge down the shot.

But Simon Sappington put it wide of the goal ... It was a poor effort from Simon Sappington. He was lacking match sharpness.

44'

Kit Witherspoon tried to curl one in from long range. Nack Jokerson couldn't reach it.

Kit Witherspoon sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... It was a shocking miss.

45'

Simon Sappington attempted to play a long ball but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Manley Parsons.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Takapuna town had 43% possession in the match, while Porirua city had 57%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

49'

Forest Brighton tried to play it past Rupert Tuft but Rupert Tuft nicked the ball from the toes of Forest Brighton.

52'

Rupert Tuft hit a long ball forward,Kit Witherspoon couldn't cut out the pass.

Manley Parsons moved onto the ball and quickly struck it at goal , Diggory Halker failed to block the shot.

Mick Eads watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was an unbelievable miss.

53'

The freekick was taken by Nack Jokerson. But it didn't beat the wall.

54'

Will Cowden looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Simon Sappington.

55'

Sutter Henessy directed the ball to Nack Jokerson, Hector Freeman couldn't reach it.

Nack Jokerson swung in a float cross, Kit Witherspoon failed to reach the ball.

Will Cowden jumped above Diggory Halker, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

But Will Cowden blazed it over the bar ... It was a poor effort from Will Cowden. He was lacking match sharpness.

56'

Forest Brighton blasted a banana shot from long range. Rupert Tuft didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Forest Brighton scooped it well over the crossbar ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

58'

Simon Sappington played the ball to Forest Brighton's feet, Rupert Tuft missed his interception.

Forest Brighton skipped easily past Oliver Banister.

Forest Brighton tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Casey Kendrick intercepted but couldn't control.

59'

Forest Brighton passed along the floor for Simon Sappington to pick it up, Simon Sappington picked up on the ball before Rupert Tuft could reach it.

Simon Sappington tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Oliver Banister.

60'

Forest Brighton knocked a lovely ball for Simon Sappington, Simon Sappington latched onto the ball before Rupert Tuft could reach it.

Simon Sappington attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Oliver Banister closed in and intercepted the ball.

61'

Rupert Tuft looked certain to score from long range but Simon Sappington made a crucial intervention!.

62'

Sutter Henessy lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

63'

Sutter Henessy chipped it to Rupert Tuft, Hector Freeman couldn't cut it.

Rupert Tuft found himself with plenty of time and fired in a shot at goal. Triston Hawkins failed to charge down the shot.

Mick Eads tipped the ball over the bar.

64'

Forest Brighton sprinted to escape from Rupert Tuft.

Oliver Banister went in with a successful block tackle on Forest Brighton before Forest Brighton attempted to shoot at goal from long range.

66'

Sutter Henessy sprinted past Kit Witherspoon.

Sutter Henessy tried to square the ball from the wing but Hector Freeman cut it out easily.

68'

Gasby Breddy delivered the ball to Christopher Van, the ball was picked up by Christopher Van before Nathan Freeman could reach it.

Christopher Van did his best to get the ball into the area but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Teagan Benton.

70'

Oliver Banister played a perfect pass for Will Cowden, Hector Freeman couldn't cut it.

Will Cowden lost the ball to Kit Witherspoon's block tackle before Will Cowden tried to get onto the pass.

71'

Teagan Benton dribbled past Christopher Van.

Teagan Benton tried to cross into the box but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Gasby Breddy.

75'

Kit Witherspoon tried to sprint past Sutter Henessy but Sutter Henessy succesfully won the ball from Kit Witherspoon.

77'

Oliver Banister tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

80'

Will Cowden sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

81'

Oliver Banister fed the ball forward to Rupert Tuft, the ball was picked up by Rupert Tuft before Simon Sappington could intercept.

Rupert Tuft evaded the challenge of Forest Brighton and rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards.

Mick Eads saved well and held the ball.

82'

Kit Witherspoon attempted to lob the ball forward but The ball struck Nack Jokerson.

85'

Rupert Tuft tried to use his skill to go past Simon Sappington but Simon Sappington robbed Rupert Tuft.

87'

Will Cowden tried to play a long ball forward but Christopher Van read the game well to intercept the ball.

88'

Teagan Benton laid it forward to Nathan Freeman, Nathan Freeman took it in his stride before Gasby Breddy could intercept.

Nathan Freeman found an opportunity to score from medium range but he couldn't withstand Christopher Van's pressure.

90'

Oliver Banister tried his luck from the freekick. But Oliver Banister sent it far too high.

91'

Simon Sappington blocked Oliver Banister before Oliver Banister tried to pass the ball.

92'

Sutter Henessy twisted past Hector Freeman.

Sutter Henessy moved the ball forward for Nack Jokerson, Nack Jokerson picked up on the ball before Kit Witherspoon could reach it.

Nack Jokerson played it confidently past Hector Freeman.

Nack Jokerson found a perfect spot and tried an optimistic effort at goal. Triston Hawkins couldn't reach it.

Unfortunately it was just over the bar ... A wasted opportunity.

End Match Takapuna town 0 - 0 Porirua city