Welcome to the match between Albany united and Rotorua city

1'

Rylan Acker tried to hit a long ball forward but Oscar Cartwright got in the way of the ball.

2'

Yellow card shown to Darrell Alexanders.

Gohan Adams looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Ryan Beckham challenged Tyrone Peck for a heading, then headed the ball clear.

3'

Swerving shot by Woodrow Hyland from long range. Darrell Alexanders didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Gregory Hanley got himself in front of the shot.

4'

Glenn Murray went across and took the corner.

Ryan Beckham got to the ball ahead of Teagan Seward, then headed the ball clear.

5'

Vince Blake jinked confidently past Glenn Murray.

Vince Blake sent in a float cross, Neil Elliston couldn't cut out the pass.

Obi Pound got to the ball ahead of Roder Pocock, then nodded the ball forward.

Good play by Jimmy Bald in making himself some space and struck the ball with fury. Tyrone Peck couldn't reach it.

Gregory Hanley saved and deflected the ball clear.

6'

Darrell Alexanders passed the ball to Tyrone Crown, Woodrow Hyland tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Tyrone Crown played a wonderful ball for Gohan Adams, Pearce Rogerson couldn't cut it.

Gohan Adams found himself with plenty of time and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Vince Blake wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Deacon Allsopp did his best yet he couldn't save it ... Gohan Adams scored a goal !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Albany united 1 - 0 Rotorua city

8'

Neil Elliston got past Jimmy Bald with ease.

Neil Elliston tried to dribble past Jammy Samuel but Jammy Samuel blocked Neil Elliston in a good, clean tackle.

9'

Pearce Rogerson laid it forward to Ryan Beckham, Ryan Beckham latched onto the ball before Darrell Alexanders could intercept.

Block tackle from Tyrone Crown, easily dispossessing Ryan Beckham before Ryan Beckham tried to fire in a shot at goal from medium range.

12'

Oscar Cartwright swung the corner into the box.

Ryan Beckham got above Gohan Adams to win the ball, then headed clear the danger.

13'

Darrell Alexanders looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Pearce Rogerson.

14'

Dylan Babby made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Neil Elliston came close and blocked it.

15'

Jammy Samuel skipped past the challenge of Neil Elliston.

Jammy Samuel had the pace to beat Glenn Murray.

Jammy Samuel crossed the ball low into the box, Neil Elliston couldn't cut it.

Fitzroy Tinker let the ball drop before firing in a half volley but Tyrone Peck removed the danger.

16'

Jammy Samuel passed along the floor for Rylan Acker to pick it up, Rylan Acker latched onto the ball before Oscar Cartwright could intercept.

Rylan Acker used his skill to go past Triston Ground.

Rylan Acker tried to cross the ball low but Oscar Cartwright made it first to the ball and intercepted.

20'

Pass by Tyrone Crown to Darrell Alexanders, Pearce Rogerson tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Darrell Alexanders tried to lob the keeper from a distance. Woodrow Hyland failed to charge down the shot.

But Darrell Alexanders didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

21'

Rylan Acker tried to sprint past Triston Ground but Triston Ground succesfully won the ball from Rylan Acker.

23'

Darrell Alexanders passed the ball to Triston Ground, Triston Ground trapped the ball nicely before Obi Pound could cut it out.

Triston Ground dribbled past Rylan Acker.

Whilst still some way from goal, Triston Ground tried to lob the keeper. Obi Pound approached too late to clear the danger.

But Triston Ground scooped it well over the crossbar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

24'

The referee showed Jimmy Bald a yellow card.

26'

Woodrow Hyland fed the ball forward to Rylan Acker, Rylan Acker latched onto the ball before Darrell Alexanders could reach it.

Rylan Acker tried to lob the ball forward but Tyrone Crown came close and blocked it.

27'

Oscar Cartwright went across and took the corner.

Teagan Seward won the aerial challenge against Ryan Beckham, then flicked the ball forward.

Neil Elliston found a chance to score but Vince Blake succesfully won the ball from him.

29'

Pearce Rogerson picked up Woodrow Hyland's superb pass, Darrell Alexanders couldn't cut out the pass.

Tyrone Crown could not stop a confident Pearce Rogerson going past him.

Pearce Rogerson found a gap and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Roder Pocock approached too late to clear the danger.

Good save by Gregory Hanley who held the ball well.

30'

Triston Ground dribbled confidently past Obi Pound.

Triston Ground played a great ball for Oscar Cartwright, the ball was picked up by Oscar Cartwright before Rylan Acker could cut it out.

Oscar Cartwright tried to cross the ball low but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Obi Pound.

31'

Teagan Seward floated the ball over into the area from the corner kick.

Glenn Murray won the aerial challenge against Ryan Beckham, then headed it to the goal.

Deacon Allsopp made an acrobatic save.

32'

Triston Ground tried his luck from 30 yards. Rylan Acker failed to charge down the shot.

But Triston Ground couldn't direct it goalwards ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

33'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Rylan Acker.

Teagan Seward dribbled past Pearce Rogerson.

Teagan Seward directed the ball nicely to Gohan Adams, Gohan Adams picked up on the ball before Woodrow Hyland could cut it out.

Gohan Adams played the ball to Darrell Alexanders's feet, Darrell Alexanders took it in his stride before Vince Blake could intercept.

Darrell Alexanders fired off a shot. Ryan Beckham didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Deacon Allsopp did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it over.

34'

Jimmy Bald was outmuscled by Neil Elliston.

Neil Elliston tried to sprint past Jammy Samuel but Jammy Samuel cleanly tackled the ball.

35'

Fitzroy Tinker tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

36'

Obi Pound dribbled past Oscar Cartwright.

Obi Pound had the pace to beat Triston Ground.

Obi Pound looked certain to score but Roder Pocock made the last ditch tackle.

37'

Glenn Murray stepped away from Pearce Rogerson and hit a crashing drive from 40 yards.

Deacon Allsopp did well to tip it over the bar.

38'

Rylan Acker tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Tyrone Peck.

39'

Yellow card shown to Oscar Cartwright.

40'

Jimmy Bald span past Glenn Murray.

Jimmy Bald tried to cross the ball low but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Neil Elliston.

41'

Triston Ground tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Rylan Acker.

44'

Tyrone Crown knocked a lovely ball for Darrell Alexanders, Darrell Alexanders latched onto the ball before Pearce Rogerson could intercept.

Darrell Alexanders sprinted to escape from Woodrow Hyland.

Darrell Alexanders drove the ball at goal but Vince Blake got himself between the ball and goal.

45'

Rylan Acker made a pass to Woodrow Hyland, Woodrow Hyland took possession of the ball before Darrell Alexanders could reach it.

Woodrow Hyland passed the ball to Fitzroy Tinker, the ball was picked up by Fitzroy Tinker before Tyrone Crown could intercept.

Fitzroy Tinker played a wonderful ball for Obi Pound, Tyrone Peck missed his interception.

Obi Pound got free in the penalty area and shot. Roder Pocock approached too late to clear the danger.

But Obi Pound's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... It was a shocking miss.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Albany united took the lead.Albany united had 51% possession in the match, while Rotorua city had 49%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Darrell Alexanders made a good pass to Tyrone Crown, Tyrone Crown trapped the ball nicely before Pearce Rogerson could reach it.

Tyrone Crown passed along the floor for Darrell Alexanders to pick it up, Darrell Alexanders picked up on the ball before Woodrow Hyland could cut it out.

Pearce Rogerson executed a block tackle on Darrell Alexanders before Darrell Alexanders tried to get onto the pass.

48'

Triston Ground made a pass to Oscar Cartwright, Rylan Acker tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Oscar Cartwright attempted a curling shot from 20 yards but the shot was blocked by Obi Pound.

49'

Tyrone Crown tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Woodrow Hyland.

50'

Jammy Samuel tried to dart past Glenn Murray but Glenn Murray blocked Jammy Samuel.

51'

Woodrow Hyland took the ball past Darrell Alexanders.

Woodrow Hyland found a chance to score from medium range but he was closed down well by Tyrone Crown.

54'

Fitzroy Tinker flighted the ball into the opposing half of the field,Tyrone Crown failed to reach the ball.

Dylan Babby got up above Roder Pocock, then flicked the ball forward.

Woodrow Hyland was able to make space and tried to lob the ball at goal. Tyrone Peck failed to block the shot.

Gregory Hanley gathered the ball safely.

56'

Fitzroy Tinker tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

58'

Darrell Alexanders tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Pearce Rogerson showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

59'

Woodrow Hyland lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

62'

A long ball was delivered by Woodrow Hyland, Dylan Babby picked up on the ball before Darrell Alexanders could cut it out.

Dylan Babby found himself in some space and took a shot. Tyrone Peck didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Gregory Hanley elected to fist the ball to safety.

63'

Oscar Cartwright went by the challenge of Obi Pound.

Oscar Cartwright tried to skip past the challenge of Rylan Acker but Rylan Acker blocked Oscar Cartwright.

65'

Woodrow Hyland tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Darrell Alexanders.

66'

Dylan Babby had a go from the freekick. But Dylan Babby put it narrowly over.

67'

Neil Elliston directed the ball nicely to Tyrone Peck, Jammy Samuel couldn't reach it.

Tyrone Peck played the ball to Neil Elliston's feet, Neil Elliston took possession of the ball before Jimmy Bald could intercept.

Neil Elliston sent the ball over from the wing, Jammy Samuel tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Glenn Murray rose bravely above Vince Blake to win the ball, then headed it across the goal.

Deacon Allsopp tipped the ball over the bar.

68'

Jammy Samuel took the ball past Glenn Murray.

Jammy Samuel tried to put the ball across but Neil Elliston cut out the cross.

69'

Darrell Alexanders played a lovely ball for Tyrone Crown, Tyrone Crown trapped the ball nicely before Pearce Rogerson could cut it out.

Tyrone Crown tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Woodrow Hyland cut it out easily.

70'

Rylan Acker received the red card for his professional foul.

71'

Triston Ground played a lovely ball for Glenn Murray, Glenn Murray latched onto the ball before Obi Pound could intercept.

Glenn Murray crossed the halfway line with the ball , Pearce Rogerson couldn't cut out the pass.

Tyrone Crown moved onto the ball and immediately fired in a shot but Vince Blake scrambled the ball away.

72'

Triston Ground tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Jimmy Bald read the game well to intercept the ball.

74'

Neil Elliston dribbled past Jimmy Bald.

Neil Elliston skipped past the challenge of Jammy Samuel.

Neil Elliston crossed the ball high into the box, Jimmy Bald tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Gohan Adams got above Vince Blake to win the ball, then cushioned a headed pass.

Neil Elliston picked up Teagan Seward's superb pass, Ryan Beckham failed to intercept the pass.

Neil Elliston made space for himself and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Vince Blake didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Deacon Allsopp beat the ball away.

75'

Oscar Cartwright tried to play a long ball forward but The ball bounced off Obi Pound.

77'

Triston Ground scored with one of his thundering trademark freekicks. the ball went into the net despite of Deacon Allsopp's attempts to clear the ball away.. ...

Albany united 2 - 0 Rotorua city

79'

Neil Elliston skipped past Jimmy Bald.

Neil Elliston crossed the halfway line with the ball , Jammy Samuel stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Roder Pocock ran onto the ball and struck the volley, Vince Blake failed to block the shot.

Deacon Allsopp did well to save and hold onto the ball.

80'

Tyrone Crown was pressed by Pearce Rogerson but he evaded the challenge and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 40 yards.

But Tyrone Crown sent it wide of the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

85'

Tyrone Crown had a great opportunity to score from long range but Pearce Rogerson closed down the space.

86'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Teagan Seward.

Neil Elliston played a wonderful ball for Glenn Murray, Glenn Murray trapped the ball nicely before Jimmy Bald could reach it.

Glenn Murray tried to skip past Jammy Samuel but his possession is lost through a tackle by Jammy Samuel.

87'

Gohan Adams struck the ball with fury from 30 yards. Obi Pound approached too late to clear the danger.

But Gohan Adams sent it wide of the goal ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

90'

Darrell Alexanders tried to dribble past Pearce Rogerson but Darrell Alexanders lost the ball to Pearce Rogerson's block tackle.

91'

Gohan Adams elected to send the corner to the edge of the area.

Glenn Murray had the beating in the air of Ryan Beckham, then made an attacking header.

Deacon Allsopp wan't fast enough to make the save ... Glenn Murray scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Albany united 3 - 0 Rotorua city

93'

Triston Ground hit the freekick. But Triston Ground put it wide.

95'

Tyrone Crown tried to take the ball past Pearce Rogerson but Pearce Rogerson dispossessed Tyrone Crown.

End Match Albany united 3 - 0 Rotorua city