Welcome to the match between Alexandra town and Ashburton town

1'

Sutter Grant escaped from the challenge of Esmund Helence and struck the ball with fury from 30 yards.

But Sutter Grant couldn't direct it goalwards ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

2'

Dan Petit tried to sprint past Bentley Nigel but Bentley Nigel took the ball away from Dan Petit.

4'

Poor corner kick delivered by Josh Tuft that went straight to the opposition.

5'

Rhett Tracey received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Harroll Brasher, the ball was picked up by Rhett Tracey before Blaine Witherspoon could cut it out.

Rhett Tracey tried to send in a low cross but Clifford Davis got in the way of the ball.

8'

Halsey Newell tried an in-swinging corner.

Sutter Grant headed at goal but Nat Wakefield headed the ball to safety.

9'

Sutter Grant tried his luck from 30 yards. Esmund Helence failed to block the shot.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

12'

Clifford Davis tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Jerry Hyland.

13'

The referee showed Gabriel Marchand a yellow card.

Rhett Tracey tried to jink past Blaine Witherspoon but Blaine Witherspoon blocked Rhett Tracey in a good, clean tackle.

14'

Bentley Nigel had a go from the freekick. Duke Jobber did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it wide.

17'

Pass by Bentley Nigel to Sutter Grant, Sutter Grant trapped the ball nicely before Esmund Helence could intercept.

Sutter Grant tried to lob the keeper from a distance but Dan Petit charged down the shot.

19'

Clifford Davis tried to sprint past Harroll Brasher but Harroll Brasher took the ball away from Clifford Davis.

20'

Rhett Tracey tried to skip past Blaine Witherspoon but Blaine Witherspoon block tackled Rhett Tracey.

21'

Clifford Davis knocked a long ball to Dan Petit, Dan Petit took possession of the ball before Rhett Tracey could intercept.

Dan Petit hit a hopeful looking shot but the shot was blocked by Halsey Newell.

23'

Sutter Grant attempted to lob the ball forward but it was well intercepted by Esmund Helence.

24'

Rhett Tracey powered past Blaine Witherspoon!.

Rhett Tracey tried to dribble past Clifford Davis but his possession is lost through a tackle by Clifford Davis.

25'

Harroll Brasher played a lovely ball for Rhett Tracey, Rhett Tracey took it in his stride before Clifford Davis could cut it out.

Harroll Brasher received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Rhett Tracey, Blaine Witherspoon failed to reach the ball.

Harroll Brasher jinked past Clifford Davis.

Harroll Brasher was in the clear.

Harroll Brasher had only Duke Jobber to beat and fired off a shot but Duke Jobber pushed it away.

26'

Nat Wakefield played a high ball looking for Fronk Rowbottom to run onto it, Fronk Rowbottom brought the ball down well before Josh Tuft could cut it out.

Fronk Rowbottom shot with a bicycle kick but Halsey Newell made the clearance.

28'

Halsey Newell took the ball confidently past Esmund Helence.

Halsey Newell lofted a nicely weighted ball over, Wilburn Jackingham couldn't reach it.

Jerry Hyland connected with a diving header for a goal but Camden Black headed clear the danger.

30'

Blaine Witherspoon tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but Rhett Tracey came close and blocked it.

31'

Josh Tuft lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

32'

Eli Rogerson lofted the ball high towards Alex Nigel, Alex Nigel brought the ball down well before Wilburn Jackingham could reach it.

Alex Nigel tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Camden Black.

35'

Rhett Tracey stepped away from Blaine Witherspoon and hit a crashing drive from 40 yards.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... It was a shocking miss.

36'

Ivan Wescott took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

38'

Esmund Helence picked up Dan Petit's excellent ball, Sutter Grant couldn't cut out the pass.

Esmund Helence 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 Bentley Nigel.

39'

Ivan Wescott sent it long looking for Jerry Hyland, Jerry Hyland took an excellent first touch before Gabriel Marchand could reach it.

Jerry Hyland found a perfect spot and hit it high and hard towards goal. Camden Black failed to block the shot.

Duke Jobber was stranded and helpless to save it ... A fine goal all round by Jerry Hyland !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Alexandra town 1 - 0 Ashburton town

40'

Esmund Helence went by the challenge of Bentley Nigel.

Esmund Helence curled the ball in at goal from distance. Sutter Grant approached too late to clear the danger.

But it went over the bar ... It was an unbelievable miss.

45'

Harroll Brasher sprinted past Blaine Witherspoon.

Harroll Brasher hit the ball from medium range. Clifford Davis approached too late to block it.

Harroll Brasher sent the ball past Duke Jobber to back of the net ... A great goal from a fine move by Harroll Brasher !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Alexandra town 2 - 0 Ashburton town

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Ashburton town were unfortunate to go in behind.Alexandra town maintained 60% of possession and 40% for Ashburton town. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Rhett Tracey had a crack from the freekick. Good save by Duke Jobber who held the ball well.

47'

Eli Rogerson received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Josh Tuft, the ball was picked up by Eli Rogerson before Esmund Helence could reach it.

Eli Rogerson tried to get the cross in but he misjudged the cross as he was under pressure from Blaine Witherspoon.

48'

Ivan Wescott turned on the ball to leave Wilburn Jackingham standing.

Ivan Wescott looked destined to score from long range but Gabriel Marchand made the last ditch tackle.

51'

Dan Petit directed the ball nicely to Esmund Helence, Esmund Helence latched onto the ball before Sutter Grant could intercept.

Esmund Helence hit the ball from medium range but the shot clattered off Bentley Nigel.

52'

Ivan Wescott had a great opportunity to score from long range but he couldn't withstand Gabriel Marchand's pressure.

53'

Pass by Dan Petit to Esmund Helence, the ball was picked up by Esmund Helence before Bentley Nigel could intercept.

Esmund Helence moved the ball forward for Abel Dyer, Abel Dyer picked up on the ball before Sutter Grant could reach it.

Abel Dyer shielded the ball from Eli Rogerson and hit a fierce shot.

The ball went clean over the bar ... It was a poor effort from Abel Dyer. He was lacking match sharpness.

54'

Jerry Hyland received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Harroll Brasher, Jerry Hyland trapped the ball nicely before Blaine Witherspoon could reach it.

Jerry Hyland got the float cross in from the wing, Clifford Davis couldn't cut it.

Nat Wakefield got ahead of Alex Nigel to win the ball, then headed the ball to safety.

55'

Harroll Brasher played a pinpoint pass to Rhett Tracey, Blaine Witherspoon failed to intercept the pass.

Rhett Tracey skipped past Clifford Davis.

Rhett Tracey attempted to lob the ball goalwards but the shot clattered off Nat Wakefield.

56'

Jerry Hyland took the corner to the edge of the area.

Ivan Wescott jumped above Nat Wakefield, then headed it to the goal.

Duke Jobber used his fists to clear the ball.

58'

Ivan Wescott tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Wilburn Jackingham.

59'

Blaine Witherspoon blocked Rhett Tracey in a good, clean tackle before Rhett Tracey tried to pass the ball.

60'

Sutter Grant directed the ball to Bentley Nigel, Bentley Nigel latched onto the ball before Esmund Helence could intercept.

Bentley Nigel tried to take the ball past Dan Petit but it failed.

63'

Dan Petit played a pinpoint pass to Esmund Helence, Bentley Nigel failed to reach the ball.

Esmund Helence laid it forward to Fronk Rowbottom, Fronk Rowbottom took possession of the ball before Sutter Grant could cut it out.

Fronk Rowbottom stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Halsey Newell cut it out.

64'

Sutter Grant tried to score from long range but he was closed down well by Esmund Helence.

65'

Clifford Davis played a perfect pass for Blaine Witherspoon, Harroll Brasher couldn't cut out the pass.

Blaine Witherspoon tried to supply a float cross but Rhett Tracey cut it out easily.

68'

Harroll Brasher stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Clifford Davis.

69'

The referee showed Abel Dyer a yellow card.

70'

Sutter Grant tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Esmund Helence.

73'

Gabriel Marchand attempted to lift the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Ivan Wescott.

74'

Harroll Brasher twisted past Clifford Davis.

Harroll Brasher played a lovely ball for Rhett Tracey, Blaine Witherspoon failed to reach the ball.

Rhett Tracey tried to dart past Clifford Davis but Clifford Davis took the ball away from Rhett Tracey.

76'

Gabriel Marchand tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Josh Tuft showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

77'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Blaine Witherspoon before Ivan Wescott could pass the ball.

78'

Abel Dyer took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

81'

Bentley Nigel directed the ball to Harroll Brasher, Harroll Brasher latched onto the ball before Dan Petit could intercept.

Harroll Brasher hit a crashing drive from a distance but Esmund Helence cleared the ball.

83'

Halsey Newell tried to get onto the pass but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Wilburn Jackingham.

84'

Camden Black sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

87'

Ivan Wescott took the ball confidently past Esmund Helence.

Ivan Wescott tried to pass the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Wilburn Jackingham.

89'

Jerry Hyland sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

90'

Gabriel Marchand tried to skip past the challenge of Josh Tuft but Josh Tuft didn't allow.

91'

Ivan Wescott got past Wilburn Jackingham.

Ivan Wescott supplied a float cross, Gabriel Marchand couldn't cut out the pass.

Camden Black climbed above Jerry Hyland, then headed the ball clear.

92'

Harroll Brasher sprinted to escape from Blaine Witherspoon.

Harroll Brasher used his skill to go past Clifford Davis.

Harroll Brasher played a wonderful ball for Sutter Grant, Nat Wakefield missed his interception.

Sutter Grant drove the ball at goal but Camden Black blocked the shot.

93'

Sutter Grant directed the ball nicely to Bentley Nigel, Bentley Nigel took it in his stride before Esmund Helence could intercept.

Bentley Nigel held up the ball, evading the challenge of Dan Petit and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 20 yards.

Brilliantly saved by Duke Jobber!.

End Match Alexandra town 2 - 0 Ashburton town