Welcome to the match between Hastings athletic and Takapuna county

1'

Deforrest Freecream tried to pass it high to a team-mate but Stephen Green got in the way of the ball.

3'

Sam Clarke tried to dribble past Stephen Green but Stephen Green nicked the ball from the toes of Sam Clarke.

4'

Geordie Beewer made an attempt to move the ball forward but William Newell got in the way of the ball.

5'

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

7'

Sam Clarke delivered the ball to Woodrow Merricks, Woodrow Merricks trapped the ball nicely before Stephen Green could cut it out.

A float cross was delivered by Woodrow Merricks, Will Tuft failed to reach the ball.

Alex Counter had the beating in the air of Jimi Carlton, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

the ball went into the net despite of Jeff Haden's attempts to clear the ball away. ... Alex Counter found the net !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Hastings athletic 0 - 1 Takapuna county

8'

Stephen Green went by the challenge of Sam Clarke.

Stephen Green tried to twist past Woodrow Merricks but Woodrow Merricks blocked Stephen Green.

9'

Deforrest Freecream tried to move the ball forward but Stephen Green blocked it.

10'

Brett Culton took the ball confidently past Deacon Murray.

Brett Culton made an attempt to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Guy Counter.

11'

Jaron Helence was outpaced by Deacon Murray.

Deacon Murray stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Brett Culton.

13'

Block tackle from Deacon Murray, easily dispossessing Brett Culton before Brett Culton tried to get onto the pass.

14'

Will Tuft took the ball confidently past Blaine Butts.

Will Tuft tried to twist past William Newell but William Newell succesfully won the ball from Will Tuft.

16'

Will Tuft skipped easily past Woodrow Merricks.

Will Tuft tried his luck from a distance but the shot was charged down by Sam Clarke.

20'

Deacon Murray played a wonderful ball for Guy Counter, Guy Counter took possession of the ball before Jaron Helence could cut it out.

Alex Counter picked up Guy Counter's superb pass, Brett Culton couldn't cut it.

Alex Counter shot! but Jimi Carlton cleared the ball.

21'

Deacon Murray tried to lob the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Wilburn Barnet.

22'

Deacon Murray tried to lob the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Jaron Helence.

23'

Will Tuft fired in the freekick. But Will Tuft put it wide of the goal.

25'

Will Tuft hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards. Woodrow Merricks couldn't reach it.

Chad Godfrey watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was an epic miss.

26'

Sam Clarke went by the challenge of Jaron Helence.

Sam Clarke got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick but Stephen Green hoofed the ball clear.

29'

Poor corner kick by Geordie Beewer. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

30'

Will Tuft directed the ball to Stephen Green, Woodrow Merricks failed to reach the ball.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Sam Clarke before Stephen Green tried to pass the ball.

32'

William Newell got past Neil Hanley with ease.

William Newell dribbled confidently past Geordie Beewer.

William Newell had a great opportunity to score from medium range but Neil Hanley gave him no space to manoeuvre.

35'

Will Tuft tried to dart past Woodrow Merricks but Woodrow Merricks robbed Will Tuft.

37'

Alex Counter picked up Deacon Murray's long ball, Brett Culton tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Lobbed goalwards by Alex Counter but Bud Dexter threw himself in front of the shot.

39'

Deacon Murray tried to skip past Brett Culton but failed.

41'

Guy Counter tried his luck with a long range chip but Jaron Helence charged down the shot.

43'

William Newell block tackled Geordie Beewer before Geordie Beewer tried to get onto the pass.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Takapuna county took the lead.Hastings athletic maintained 48% of possession and 52% for Takapuna county. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Will Tuft hit the ball from long range but Woodrow Merricks made the clearance.

49'

Blaine Butts looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Geordie Beewer.

51'

Sam Clarke darted past Will Tuft.

Sam Clarke floated it into the area, Stephen Green couldn't cut it.

Alex Counter headed it to the goal but Jimi Carlton headed the ball clear.

52'

Jimi Carlton dribbled past Blaine Butts.

Jimi Carlton tried to whip in a float cross but William Newell made it first to the ball and intercepted.

53'

Blaine Butts tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Jaron Helence.

54'

Geordie Beewer played it confidently past Sam Clarke.

Geordie Beewer got past Woodrow Merricks.

Geordie Beewer was pressed by Richard Royston but he evaded the challenge and had a go on goal.

Chad Godfrey tried to save but he couldn ... Geordie Beewer scored a fantastic goal !!! ... He slided on his knees !

Hastings athletic 1 - 1 Takapuna county

57'

Blaine Butts skipped easily past the challenge of Neil Hanley.

Blaine Butts put a low cross, Geordie Beewer missed his interception.

Lucius Edison hit a spectacular half volley but Jimi Carlton hoofed the ball clear.

58'

Brett Culton attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Guy Counter made it first to the ball and intercepted.

59'

Deacon Murray fired off a long shot. Brett Culton approached too late to clear the danger.

Deacon Murray left Jeff Haden with an easy save.

60'

Will Tuft fed the ball forward to Stephen Green, Sam Clarke missed his interception.

The float cross came in from Stephen Green on the wing, Woodrow Merricks tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Bud Dexter connected with a diving header for a goal, Deforrest Freecream failed to head the ball clear.

Chad Godfrey made an acrobatic save.

62'

Woodrow Merricks was outmuscled by Vic Faughton.

Vic Faughton flicked the ball over Sam Clarke's head !.

Vic Faughton stepped away from Richard Royston and fired in a shot at goal.

But Vic Faughton's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

63'

Blaine Butts played a perfect pass for William Newell, William Newell latched onto the ball before Geordie Beewer could intercept.

William Newell tried to deliver a float cross but it was intercepted by Neil Hanley.

64'

Geordie Beewer looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but William Newell got to the ball first.

65'

Deacon Murray elected to send the corner to the edge of the area.

Jimi Carlton jumped above Deforrest Freecream, then headed clear the danger.

67'

Sam Clarke jinked past Stephen Green.

Sam Clarke tried to deliver a low cross but Will Tuft intercepted the cross.

69'

Guy Counter dribbled past Brett Culton.

Guy Counter faked a pass then cut Jaron Helence in a different direction.

Guy Counter knocked a lovely ball for Woodrow Merricks, Woodrow Merricks latched onto the ball before Bud Dexter could reach it.

Chipped goalwards by Woodrow Merricks but Jimi Carlton scrambled the ball away.

70'

Pass by Jaron Helence to Brett Culton, Brett Culton took possession of the ball before Guy Counter could intercept.

Pass by Brett Culton to Vic Faughton, Vic Faughton trapped the ball nicely before Deacon Murray could intercept.

Vic Faughton played a pinpoint pass to Brett Culton, Brett Culton latched onto the ball before Deforrest Freecream could cut it out.

Brett Culton shot for the top corner but Richard Royston threw himself in front of the shot.

74'

Geordie Beewer turned on the ball to leave Blaine Butts standing.

Geordie Beewer crossed the ball high and hard over William Newell.

Stephen Green met the ball with a diving header at goal but Deforrest Freecream headed the ball clear.

75'

Sam Clarke looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Richard Royston performed a glancing header for the goal but Jimi Carlton headed clear the danger.

77'

Sam Clarke took the corner to the edge of the area.

Lucius Edison met the ball with a diving header at goal but Bud Dexter headed the ball to safety.

78'

Bud Dexter lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

79'

Will Tuft dribbled past Woodrow Merricks.

Will Tuft dribbled past Sam Clarke.

Will Tuft tried to supply a low cross but Woodrow Merricks blocked it.

83'

Will Tuft took the ball past Woodrow Merricks.

Will Tuft attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Sam Clarke.

85'

Will Tuft swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

86'

Jaron Helence passed the ball perfectly to Brett Culton, Woodrow Merricks couldn't reach it.

Brett Culton passed the ball to Wilburn Barnet, Wilburn Barnet picked up on the ball before Guy Counter could reach it.

Wilburn Barnet got free in the penalty area and struck it. Richard Royston failed to charge down the shot.

But Wilburn Barnet couldn't get it on target ... It was a terrible miss.

87'

Sam Clarke made a good pass to Woodrow Merricks, Woodrow Merricks picked up on the ball before Will Tuft could intercept.

Woodrow Merricks took the ball confidently past Stephen Green.

Woodrow Merricks turned on the ball to leave Will Tuft standing.

Woodrow Merricks found a perfect spot and hit it high and hard towards goal. Bud Dexter approached too late to tackle him.

Saved by Jeff Haden .

88'

Deacon Murray tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Bud Dexter.

89'

Richard Royston sprinted past Neil Hanley.

Richard Royston made an attempt to move the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Geordie Beewer.

90'

Neil Hanley tried to get onto the pass but The ball struck William Newell.

92'

Deacon Murray tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Jaron Helence intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

94'

Geordie Beewer played a great ball for Neil Hanley, Neil Hanley took it in his stride before William Newell could cut it out.

Neil Hanley tried to square the ball from the wing but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Blaine Butts.

95'

Deacon Murray put some curve on the shot from long range. Jaron Helence approached too late to tackle him.

Deacon Murray struck it just over the bar ... He will have kicked himself for missing that chance.

End Match Hastings athletic 1 - 1 Takapuna county