Welcome to the match between Auckland athletic and FC Maori All Whites

1'

Yellow card shown to Cornelius Merricks.

Isiah Hull tried to use his skill to go past Cornelius Merricks but Cornelius Merricks didn't allow.

7'

Carol Bond used his skill to go past Arlie Leach.

Carol Bond hit towards goal from 25 yards out but James Walterson cleared the ball.

9'

Graham Coel sent in the freekick. Graham Coel put it horribly wide.

10'

Fred Chapman tried to get past Marlowe Garrod but Marlowe Garrod robbed Fred Chapman.

11'

Erle Beckham took the corner to the edge of the area.

Marlowe Garrod won the ball in the air from Don Grey, then flicked the ball forward.

Graham Coel found a gap and fired off a shot. Rhett Helence approached too late to tackle him.

But Graham Coel scooped it over the bar ... It was an epic miss.

13'

Arlie Leach tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Xzavier Stainthorpe coolly intercepted the pass.

15'

Xzavier Stainthorpe lost the ball to Arlie Leach's block tackle before Xzavier Stainthorpe could pass the ball.

17'

Isiah Hull tried to take the ball past Guy Banister but Isiah Hull lost the ball to Guy Banister's block tackle.

18'

Cornelius Merricks directed the ball to Guy Banister, Yank Beckham missed his interception.

Guy Banister shot a hopeful chance from medium-range. Graham Draft wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Guy Banister couldn't get it on target ... It was a poor effort from Guy Banister. He was lacking match sharpness.

19'

Nigel Carton tried to pass it long to a team-mate but James Walterson got to the ball first.

20'

Carol Bond tried his luck from 30 yards. James Walterson failed to block the shot.

Carol Bond got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... It was an epic miss.

21'

Clayton Breddy tried to feed the high ball but Nigel Carton did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

22'

Yellow card shown to Fred Chapman.

Cornelius Merricks attempted to chip the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Yank Beckham.

24'

Nat Kitchen's part in the game was over as he came off the field injured.

Rylan Walterson came on for the injured Nat Kitchen.

27'

Guy Banister passed the ball to Cornelius Merricks, Cornelius Merricks latched onto the ball before Isiah Hull could cut it out.

Swerving shot by Cornelius Merricks from 20 yards but Yank Beckham threw himself in front of the shot.

28'

Rylan Walterson dispatched the freekick goalwards.. Wendell Barnet had no chance to save it. ...

Auckland athletic 1 - 0 FC Maori All Whites

29'

Xzavier Stainthorpe was shown a yellow card.

30'

Yank Beckham made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Cornelius Merricks.

32'

Guy Banister made a good pass to Cornelius Merricks, Cornelius Merricks picked up on the ball before Arlie Leach could intercept.

Cornelius Merricks tried to twist past Yank Beckham but Yank Beckham nicked the ball from the toes of Cornelius Merricks.

33'

Graham Draft attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but The ball struck Marlowe Garrod.

35'

Marlowe Garrod swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

36'

Guy Banister tried to play it past Yank Beckham but Yank Beckham dispossessed Guy Banister.

37'

Erle Beckham dribbled past James Walterson.

Erle Beckham spotted Bentley Merricks in the area and lobbed the ball in, Bentley Merricks took an excellent first touch before Arlie Leach could cut it out.

Bentley Merricks found a gap and blasted the ball towards the top corner. Rhett Helence approached too late to block it.

Bentley Merricks was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar ... He should never have missed that one.

38'

Guy Banister directed the ball to Cornelius Merricks, Graham Draft tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Pass by Cornelius Merricks to Xzavier Stainthorpe, the ball was picked up by Xzavier Stainthorpe before Yank Beckham could intercept.

Vicious shot by Xzavier Stainthorpe for the top corner but Rhett Helence got himself between the ball and goal.

39'

Poor corner kick delivered by Carol Bond that went straight to the opposition.

40'

Carol Bond tried to skip past Arlie Leach but Carol Bond lost out to Arlie Leach.

41'

Guy Banister tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Yank Beckham.

42'

Guy Banister played a great ball for Cornelius Merricks, the ball was picked up by Cornelius Merricks before Yank Beckham could reach it.

Cornelius Merricks found a chance to score from medium range but Graham Draft did well to close down the space.

43'

Graham Draft found an opportunity to score from long range but he was tackled by Cornelius Merricks.

44'

Clayton Breddy made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Marlowe Garrod.

45'

Pass by Nigel Carton to Marlowe Garrod, Albert Elastic couldn't cut out the pass.

The float cross came in from Marlowe Garrod on the wing, Clayton Breddy missed his interception.

Bentley Merricks had the beating in the air of Rhett Helence, then had a header for a goal.

The ball went past Wendell Barnet in the back of the net ... A goal was scored by Bentley Merricks !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Auckland athletic 2 - 0 FC Maori All Whites

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which FC Maori All Whites were unfortunate to go in behind.Auckland athletic had 59% possession in the match, while FC Maori All Whites had 41%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Graham Draft tried to twist past Cornelius Merricks but it failed.

47'

Guy Banister tried his luck with a long range chip but Yank Beckham managed to block the shot.

48'

Carol Bond skipped past the challenge of James Walterson.

Carol Bond tried to send in a low cross but Arlie Leach showed great composure in intercepted the ball.

50'

Xzavier Stainthorpe attempted to feed the high ball but James Walterson blocked it.

52'

Xzavier Stainthorpe skipped past the challenge of James Walterson.

Xzavier Stainthorpe tried to jink past Arlie Leach but Xzavier Stainthorpe lost the ball to Arlie Leach's block tackle.

53'

Corner taken by Bentley Merricks and cut out by the opposition.

54'

Arlie Leach attempted to lift the ball forward but it was well intercepted by Xzavier Stainthorpe.

59'

Nigel Carton played the ball to Cornelius Merricks's feet, Cornelius Merricks picked up on the ball before Albert Elastic could intercept.

Cornelius Merricks sent in a float cross, Clayton Breddy couldn't cut out the pass.

Nigel Carton got to the ball ahead of Rhett Helence, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

Wendell Barnet was stranded and helpless to save it ... Nigel Carton scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Auckland athletic 3 - 0 FC Maori All Whites

60'

Carol Bond was pressed by James Walterson but he evaded the challenge and shot from 30 yards.

Wendell Barnet watched it sail harmlessly over ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

62'

Bentley Merricks swiftly put in the freekick. But Bentley Merricks put it narrowly over.

63'

Marlowe Garrod dribbled past Albert Elastic.

Marlowe Garrod delivered a low cross past Clayton Breddy.

Erle Beckham let the ball drop before hitting a spectacular half volley but Rhett Helence hoofed the ball clear.

64'

Carol Bond dribbled past Arlie Leach.

Carol Bond tried to skip past James Walterson but failed.

65'

Guy Banister went in with a successful block tackle on Graham Draft before Graham Draft attempted to deliver the ball.

67'

Erle Beckham sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards. James Walterson approached too late to tackle him.

Wendell Barnet had no chance of stopping the ball ... A goal was scored by Erle Beckham !!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Auckland athletic 4 - 0 FC Maori All Whites

68'

Guy Banister tried to twist past Yank Beckham but his possession is lost through a tackle by Yank Beckham.

70'

Carol Bond passed the ball perfectly to Xzavier Stainthorpe, James Walterson missed his interception.

Xzavier Stainthorpe tried to dribble past Arlie Leach but Xzavier Stainthorpe lost the ball to Arlie Leach's block tackle.

72'

Nigel Carton failed in his attempt to skip past Albert Elastic.

73'

Isiah Hull attempted to play a long ball but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Cornelius Merricks.

74'

Clayton Breddy tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Marlowe Garrod closed in and intercepted the ball.

75'

Guy Banister attempted to lift the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Yank Beckham.

76'

Carol Bond hit a fierce shot from 40 yards. James Walterson wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Wendell Barnet managed to turn it behind.

77'

Guy Banister tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Yank Beckham did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

78'

Poor corner kick delivered by Carol Bond that went straight to the opposition.

80'

Nigel Carton fed the ball forward to Marlowe Garrod, Marlowe Garrod picked up on the ball before Albert Elastic could reach it.

Marlowe Garrod tried to deliver a float cross but Clayton Breddy made a great interception.

81'

Nigel Carton lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

Diving header at goal from Erle Beckham, Yank Beckham failed to head the ball clear.

But Erle Beckham sent it far too high ... It was a wasted opportunity.

82'

Carol Bond made a pass to Cornelius Merricks, Cornelius Merricks picked up on the ball before Arlie Leach could cut it out.

Cornelius Merricks crossed the ball low into the box, James Walterson stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Rylan Walterson ran onto the ball and swiftly shot on the ball, Rhett Helence approached too late to tackle him.

Wendell Barnet had gone walkabout ... Rylan Walterson scored !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Auckland athletic 5 - 0 FC Maori All Whites

83'

Isiah Hull had a great opportunity to score from long range but Guy Banister gave him no space .

87'

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

88'

Graham Draft tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Cornelius Merricks.

89'

Erle Beckham gave the corner straight to the opposition.

92'

Corner taken by Erle Beckham and cut out by the opposition.

93'

Yank Beckham directed the ball nicely to Clayton Breddy, Clayton Breddy trapped the ball nicely before Nigel Carton could cut it out.

Clayton Breddy tried to whip in a low cross but The ball came off Marlowe Garrod.

95'

Marlowe Garrod attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but James Walterson intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

End Match Auckland athletic 5 - 0 FC Maori All Whites