Welcome to the match between Takapuna county and Timaru rangers

2'

Guy Counter tried to hit it long to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Floyd Morce.

4'

Duke Firmin tried to play a long ball but it was intercepted by Woodrow Merricks.

6'

Laurent Jobber tried to sprint past Guy Counter but Guy Counter won the ball from Laurent Jobber.

7'

Sam Clarke tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Floyd Morce had no problem in intercepting the ball.

9'

Sam Clarke played the ball to Woodrow Merricks's feet, Woodrow Merricks picked up on the ball before Glenn Spears could intercept.

Woodrow Merricks tried to supply a float cross but Duke Firmin cut it out easily.

10'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Duke Firmin.

Deacon Murray moved the ball forward for William Newell, William Newell latched onto the ball before Floyd Morce could intercept.

William Newell hit the ball forward to Blaine Butts, Blaine Butts took possession of the ball before Laurent Jobber could reach it.

Blaine Butts hit a crashing drive from a distance. Floyd Morce failed to block the shot.

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

11'

Deacon Murray made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Baron Leach.

12'

Laurent Jobber sprinted to escape from Deacon Murray.

Laurent Jobber tried to get onto the pass but his possession was lost through a tackle by Guy Counter.

13'

Deacon Murray passed the ball perfectly to Richard Royston, Floyd Morce missed his interception.

Richard Royston fed the ball forward to Alex Counter, Alex Counter picked up on the ball before Laurent Jobber could reach it.

Alex Counter passed the ball to Richard Royston, Richard Royston took possession of the ball before Halsey Foss could cut it out.

Richard Royston had an effort at goal but Kit McManaman got himself between the ball and goal.

14'

Halsey Foss received a yellow card.

15'

The referee showed Glenn Spears a yellow card.

Floyd Morce took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

17'

Duke Firmin lifted the ball towards Hall Ryeley in the area, Hall Ryeley controlled the ball when bringing it down before Deforrest Freecream could reach it.

Hall Ryeley found a gap and hit it high and hard towards goal. Richard Royston failed to block the shot.

Chad Godfrey saved and deflected the ball clear.

19'

Lucius Edison tried to pass the ball forward but Duke Firmin cut it out.

21'

Sam Clarke was pressed by Duke Firmin but he evaded the challenge and bent it from long range.

Adam Odell saved well and held the ball.

22'

Sam Clarke looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but Harter Christison cut it out.

23'

Sam Clarke tried to pass the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Glenn Spears.

24'

Sam Clarke looked for the head of Lucius Edison, Lucius Edison brought the ball down well before Duke Firmin could reach it.

Lucius Edison tried to get onto the pass but it was intercepted by Halsey Foss.

25'

Baron Leach made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by William Newell.

27'

Woodrow Merricks looked for the head of Lucius Edison, Lucius Edison brought the ball down well before Floyd Morce could reach it.

Lucius Edison found a chance to score but Halsey Foss made the last ditch tackle.

29'

Deacon Murray was pressed by Laurent Jobber but he evaded the challenge and struck the ball with fury from 30 yards.

Adam Odell tipped the ball over the bar.

30'

Guy Counter tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Laurent Jobber.

31'

Sam Clarke surged past Duke Firmin!.

Sam Clarke struck the ball from 25 yards toward the goal. Glenn Spears failed to block the shot.

Brilliant saved by Adam Odell.

33'

Baron Leach turned with the ball past William Newell.

Baron Leach tried to square the ball from the wing but The ball cannoned off Blaine Butts.

34'

Richard Royston lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

36'

Glenn Spears had a crack from the freekick. But he hit it not high enough to get over the wall.

37'

Deacon Murray shot a hopeful chance from long-range but the shot cannoned off Floyd Morce.

38'

Hall Ryeley tried to dribble past Blaine Butts but Blaine Butts won the ball from Hall Ryeley.

40'

Blaine Butts tried to pass the ball forward but The ball bounced off Harter Christison.

41'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Laurent Jobber before Deacon Murray tried to get onto the pass.

42'

Deforrest Freecream had a go from the freekick. Adam Odell did well to save and hold onto the ball.

43'

Richard Royston fired off a long shot but Duke Firmin got in and cleared the danger.

45'

Blaine Butts easily got past the challenge of Harter Christison.

Blaine Butts tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but Baron Leach found himself in the way of the ball.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which and we are all square. .Takapuna county maintained 60% of possession and 40% for Timaru rangers. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Baron Leach took the ball past William Newell.

Baron Leach escaped from the challenge of Blaine Butts and shot a hopeful chance from 20 yards.

But Baron Leach put it wide ... It was a wasted opportunity.

49'

Laurent Jobber put some curve on the shot from long range. Lucius Edison approached too late to tackle him.

But Laurent Jobber sent the ball well over the bar ... It was a shocking miss.

50'

Poor corner kick by Floyd Morce. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

52'

Deacon Murray turned on the ball to leave Floyd Morce standing.

Deacon Murray directed the ball to Lucius Edison, Lucius Edison took possession of the ball before Laurent Jobber could intercept.

Lucius Edison found a gap and drove the ball at goal. Halsey Foss approached too late to block it.

Lucius Edison sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

53'

Baron Leach played a pinpoint pass to Harter Christison, the ball was picked up by Harter Christison before Blaine Butts could cut it out.

Harter Christison tried to get the cross in but it was well intercepted by William Newell.

55'

Laurent Jobber hit a lovely long ball forward,Guy Counter stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Hall Ryeley moved onto the ball and attempted a half volley but Richard Royston hoofed the ball clear.

58'

Glenn Spears tried to jink past Woodrow Merricks but Woodrow Merricks robbed Glenn Spears.

59'

Floyd Morce tried to test the keeper from the freekick. Chad Godfrey denied Floyd Morce.

61'

Laurent Jobber lobbed the ball into the penalty area towards Glenn Spears, Glenn Spears brought the ball down well before Guy Counter could cut it out.

Glenn Spears made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Deforrest Freecream.

63'

Laurent Jobber hit the ball forward past Guy Counter to Floyd Morce.

Floyd Morce tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Deacon Murray.

64'

Woodrow Merricks passed the ball to Lucius Edison, the ball was picked up by Lucius Edison before Laurent Jobber could reach it.

Lucius Edison played a wonderful ball for Alex Counter, Alex Counter took possession of the ball before Floyd Morce could intercept.

Guy Counter received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Alex Counter, Halsey Foss couldn't reach it.

Guy Counter tried to pass the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Kit McManaman.

65'

Blaine Butts tried to pass the ball forward but The ball came off Floyd Morce.

66'

The referee showed Lucius Edison a yellow card.

67'

Floyd Morce made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Guy Counter intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

68'

Deacon Murray ran up to take the corner.

Halsey Foss rose bravely above Richard Royston to win the ball, then headed clear the danger.

69'

Laurent Jobber laid it forward to Halsey Foss, Halsey Foss took possession of the ball before Deacon Murray could cut it out.

Block tackle from Guy Counter, easily dispossessing Halsey Foss before Halsey Foss could smash the ball towards goal from medium range.

70'

William Newell tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Baron Leach intercepted the pass.

71'

William Newell evaded the challenge of Harter Christison and curled the ball in at goal from 30 yards.

Adam Odell saved well and held the ball.

72'

Sam Clarke knocked a lovely ball for Woodrow Merricks, Woodrow Merricks picked up on the ball before Glenn Spears could cut it out.

Woodrow Merricks squared the ball from the wing, Duke Firmin stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Lucius Edison hit the ball on the volley, Halsey Foss failed to charge down the shot.

Adam Odell was stranded and helpless to save it ... Lucius Edison scored a goal !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Takapuna county 1 - 0 Timaru rangers

73'

Duke Firmin took the ball past Woodrow Merricks.

Duke Firmin blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance. Sam Clarke approached too late to block it.

The ball hit the net after Chad Godfrey failed to save ... Duke Firmin scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Takapuna county 1 - 1 Timaru rangers

75'

Glenn Spears could not stop a confident Sam Clarke going past him.

Sam Clarke tried to put the ball across but The ball came off Duke Firmin.

77'

Duke Firmin tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Woodrow Merricks intercepted the pass.

78'

Deacon Murray attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Floyd Morce closed in and intercepted the ball.

82'

Deacon Murray lost the ball to Laurent Jobber's block tackle before Deacon Murray tried to pass the ball.

84'

Harter Christison made a pass to Baron Leach, William Newell couldn't cut it.

Baron Leach played a lovely ball for Harter Christison, Harter Christison trapped the ball nicely before Blaine Butts could reach it.

Harter Christison evaded the challenge of William Newell and tried his luck with a medium range chip.

Well held by Chad Godfrey.

86'

Kit McManaman went across and took the corner.

Halsey Foss won the ball in the air from Richard Royston, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

Well held by Chad Godfrey.

87'

Laurent Jobber tried to skip past Guy Counter but Laurent Jobber lost the ball to Guy Counter's block tackle.

89'

Glenn Spears tried to feed the high ball but his possession was lost through a tackle by Sam Clarke.

90'

Floyd Morce picked up Laurent Jobber's excellent ball, Deacon Murray couldn't cut out the pass.

Floyd Morce tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Guy Counter.

91'

Halsey Foss took the corner to the edge of the area.

Jeb Fairburn rose bravely above Richard Royston to win the ball, then attempted a looping header at goal.

Chad Godfrey used his fists to clear the ball.

93'

Harter Christison played the ball to Baron Leach's feet, Blaine Butts failed to reach the ball.

Baron Leach tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but William Newell intercepted the pass.

End Match Takapuna county 1 - 1 Timaru rangers