Welcome to the match between Albany forest and New Plymouth rangers

1'

The referee showed Rigby Babby a yellow card.

2'

Evelyn Jepson hit towards goal from 30 yards out. Hewie Linwood wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Ivan Elliston tipped the ball over the bar.

5'

Hewie Linwood dispatched the freekick goalwards. Well held by Braxton Jordan.

6'

Corner taken by Alan Rigby and cut out by the opposition.

8'

Francis Counter tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Davey Ryeley.

9'

Bret Fairburn found a chance to score from long range but he couldn't escape the attentions of Darrell Counter.

11'

Evelyn Jepson attempted to chip the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Hewie Linwood.

12'

Alan Rigby tried to skip past the challenge of Richard Armistead but Richard Armistead denied.

13'

Davey Ryeley passed the ball to Irvin Deadman, Irvin Deadman trapped the ball nicely before Richard Armistead could reach it.

Irvin Deadman unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards. Francis Counter wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Irvin Deadman sent the ball wide of the mark ... He should have hit the target at least.

14'

Irvin Deadman had the chance to score from long range but Bret Fairburn gave him no space to manoeuvre.

16'

Mick Thomson picked up Darrell Counter's long pass, Henry Freeman couldn't cut it.

Mick Thomson struck the ball with fury past Chistopher Milton.

Ivan Elliston managed to turn it behind.

17'

Evelyn Jepson played the ball to Josh Albert's feet, Josh Albert took possession of the ball before Hewie Linwood could cut it out.

Josh Albert passed the ball to Evelyn Jepson, Evelyn Jepson trapped the ball nicely before Joe Dexter could reach it.

Evelyn Jepson dribbled past Hewie Linwood.

Evelyn Jepson played a lovely ball for Davey Ryeley, Davey Ryeley picked up on the ball before Chistopher Milton could reach it.

Davey Ryeley made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Zander Jordan.

19'

Bret Fairburn surged past Darrell Counter!.

Bret Fairburn tried to deliver a float cross but he overhit the cross as he had been pressured by Monty Aistein.

20'

Bret Fairburn evaded the challenge of Darrell Counter and hit it high and hard towards goal from 35 yards.

Braxton Jordan saved superbly and held the ball.

21'

Joe Dexter lifted the ball forward for Rigby Beastty, Rigby Beastty took an excellent first touch before Evelyn Jepson could intercept.

From out wide, Rigby Beastty fired in a curving shot at goal but Steve McDonald threw himself in front of the shot.

23'

Evelyn Jepson delivered the ball to Josh Albert, Hewie Linwood failed to reach the ball.

Josh Albert made good use of the scissors dribble. As Joe Dexter lost his balance, Josh Albert dribbled past Joe Dexter.

Josh Albert directed the ball to Evelyn Jepson, Evelyn Jepson took it in his stride before Chistopher Milton could intercept.

Evelyn Jepson played a wonderful ball for Monty Aistein, Monty Aistein trapped the ball nicely before Zander Jordan could cut it out.

Monty Aistein found himself with plenty of time and attempted a thunderous drive. Chistopher Milton didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Monty Aistein sent it wide of the goal ... It was a wasted opportunity.

24'

Monty Aistein stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball bounced off Henry Freeman.

25'

Francis Counter tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Davey Ryeley.

26'

Henry Freeman tried to skip past the challenge of Josh Albert but Josh Albert denied.

28'

Darrell Counter tried a long range effort but the shot clattered off Henry Freeman.

29'

Monty Aistein flighted the ball into the opposing half of the field,Bret Fairburn couldn't cut out the pass.

Evelyn Jepson got well above Chistopher Milton to win the ball, then nodded the ball forward.

Darrell Counter received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Mick Thomson, Darrell Counter latched onto the ball before Zander Jordan could cut it out.

Vicious shot by Darrell Counter for the top corner but Chistopher Milton hoofed the ball clear.

31'

Evelyn Jepson tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Hewie Linwood.

32'

Joe Dexter played it confidently past Josh Albert.

Joe Dexter tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Evelyn Jepson had no problem in intercepting the ball.

35'

Henry Freeman tried to pass it long to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Monty Aistein.

36'

Monty Aistein unleashed a fierce drive high past Henry Freeman towards goal from 40 yards.

Ivan Elliston used his fists to clear the ball.

38'

Josh Albert tried to chip the ball forward but Hewie Linwood showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

39'

Irvin Deadman attempted to lift the ball forward but Richard Armistead made it first to the ball and intercepted.

41'

Josh Albert directed the ball to Evelyn Jepson, Evelyn Jepson latched onto the ball before Joe Dexter could reach it.

Steve McDonald received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Evelyn Jepson, Steve McDonald trapped the ball nicely before Hewie Linwood could reach it.

Steve McDonald lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and took a shot. Chistopher Milton failed to charge down the shot.

But Steve McDonald didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... It was a poor effort from Steve McDonald. He was lacking match sharpness.

42'

Monty Aistein hit the ball forward to Darrell Counter, Henry Freeman couldn't cut out the pass.

Darrell Counter tried to square the ball from the wing but Bret Fairburn intercepted but couldn't control.

43'

Evelyn Jepson darted past Joe Dexter.

Evelyn Jepson went by the challenge of Hewie Linwood.

Evelyn Jepson had a go on goal but Chistopher Milton removed the danger.

44'

The referee showed Evelyn Jepson a yellow card.

45'

Hewie Linwood moved the ball forward for Joe Dexter, Joe Dexter picked up on the ball before Josh Albert could cut it out.

Joe Dexter played a wonderful ball for Hewie Linwood, Evelyn Jepson failed to intercept the pass.

Hewie Linwood stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball came off Josh Albert.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Albany forest maintained 56% of possession and 44% for New Plymouth rangers. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Henry Freeman picked up an injury and had to go off.

Gregory Donna came on for the injured Henry Freeman.

47'

Richard Armistead's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

49'

Joe Dexter had the pace to beat Josh Albert.

Joe Dexter skipped past Evelyn Jepson.

Pass by Joe Dexter to Gregory Donna, Josh Albert tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Steve McDonald executed a block tackle on Gregory Donna before Gregory Donna attempted to hit a shot towards goal.

50'

Poor corner kick delivered by Francis Counter that went straight to the opposition.

51'

Francis Counter was pressed by Irvin Deadman but he evaded the challenge and shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards.

But Francis Counter didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

52'

Evelyn Jepson hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards but Hewie Linwood scrambled the ball away.

54'

Alan Rigby tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Gregory Donna.

55'

Joe Dexter tried to dribble past Josh Albert but Josh Albert nicked the ball from the toes of Joe Dexter.

56'

Richard Armistead knocked a lovely ball for Francis Counter, Francis Counter latched onto the ball before Irvin Deadman could intercept.

Francis Counter blasted a banana shot from outside of the area but Davey Ryeley hoofed the ball clear.

58'

Evelyn Jepson played a high ball into the area looking for Ron Grant, Ron Grant took an excellent first touch before Hewie Linwood could cut it out.

Ron Grant looked destined to score but Chistopher Milton had done enough to put him off.

59'

Irvin Deadman dribbled past Richard Armistead.

Irvin Deadman tried to supply a low cross but it was well intercepted by Francis Counter.

61'

Joe Dexter delivered the ball to Hewie Linwood, Evelyn Jepson couldn't reach it.

Hewie Linwood stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Josh Albert.

63'

Bret Fairburn's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

64'

Evelyn Jepson tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Hewie Linwood made it first to the ball and intercepted.

65'

Evelyn Jepson tried to skip past Chistopher Milton but Chistopher Milton block tackled Evelyn Jepson.

66'

Richard Armistead received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Francis Counter, Irvin Deadman failed to intercept the pass.

Richard Armistead twisted past Davey Ryeley.

Richard Armistead struck from a narrow angle but Alan Rigby made the clearance.

67'

Joe Dexter tried to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Evelyn Jepson.

68'

Darrell Counter received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Monty Aistein, Darrell Counter latched onto the ball before Gregory Donna could intercept.

Darrell Counter had the strength to hold off Bret Fairburn.

Good play by Darrell Counter in making himself some space and struck it. Chistopher Milton approached too late to tackle him.

Darrell Counter looked destined to score but Ivan Elliston react fast enough and saved it.

69'

Richard Armistead took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

70'

Ron Grant lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

Mick Thomson challenged Chistopher Milton for a heading, then made an attacking header.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Mick Thomson ... It was an epic miss.

71'

Evelyn Jepson attempted to play a long ball but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Hewie Linwood.

74'

Davey Ryeley played a lovely ball for Evelyn Jepson, Hewie Linwood failed to reach the ball.

Evelyn Jepson made an attempt to move the ball forward but Joe Dexter intercepted but couldn't control.

75'

Mick Thomson flicked the ball over Gregory Donna's head !.

Mick Thomson hit a crashing drive from a distance but the shot cannoned off Bret Fairburn.

76'

Irvin Deadman powered past Richard Armistead!.

Francis Counter could not stop Irvin Deadman going past him.

Irvin Deadman found a gap and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Chistopher Milton approached too late to clear the danger.

But Irvin Deadman sent it far too high ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

81'

Monty Aistein attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Gregory Donna.

83'

Evelyn Jepson tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Hewie Linwood.

84'

Joe Dexter directed the ball to Hewie Linwood, Hewie Linwood trapped the ball nicely before Evelyn Jepson could intercept.

Hewie Linwood hit towards goal from 25 yards out. Josh Albert wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Hewie Linwood left Braxton Jordan with a simple save.

89'

Darrell Counter's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

90'

Poor corner kick delivered by Bret Fairburn that went straight to the opposition.

92'

Monty Aistein tried to pass it long to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Gregory Donna.

93'

Evelyn Jepson played a wonderful ball for Monty Aistein, the ball was picked up by Monty Aistein before Hewie Linwood could reach it.

Monty Aistein held up the ball, evading the challenge of Joe Dexter and shot a hopeful chance from 20 yards.

Ivan Elliston got up and punched the ball out of danger.

End Match Albany forest 0 - 0 New Plymouth rangers