Welcome to the match between New Plymouth rangers and Takapuna town

3'

Francis Counter tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Nathan Freeman.

6'

Francis Counter tried to play a long ball but Nathan Freeman got to the ball first.

7'

Oliver Banister hit a crashing drive from 40 yards but Hewie Linwood cleared the ball from danger.

13'

Sutter Henessy tried to dart past Henry Freeman but Sutter Henessy lost the ball to Henry Freeman.

14'

Joe Dexter sprinted past Oliver Banister.

Rigby Beastty received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Joe Dexter, Rigby Beastty took possession of the ball before Rupert Tuft could reach it.

Rigby Beastty found himself in some space and hit a fierce shot. Casey Kendrick approached too late to block it.

But Rigby Beastty blazed it over the bar ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

16'

Sutter Henessy made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Mathew Auteberry.

18'

The referee showed Will Cowden a yellow card.

22'

Bret Fairburn played the ball to Henry Freeman's feet, Henry Freeman latched onto the ball before Nack Jokerson could reach it.

Henry Freeman shot from distance. Sutter Henessy approached too late to clear the danger.

But Henry Freeman put it narrowly over ... He should have scored.

24'

Rupert Tuft tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Zander Jordan intercepted the pass.

25'

Francis Counter made good use of the scissors dribble. As Nathan Freeman lost his balance, Francis Counter dribbled past Nathan Freeman.

Francis Counter tried to send in a low cross but Teagan Benton intercepted the cross.

28'

Bret Fairburn dribbled past Sutter Henessy.

Bret Fairburn made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Nack Jokerson.

29'

Bret Fairburn dribbled past Sutter Henessy.

Bret Fairburn tried to lob the keeper from a distance but Nack Jokerson charged down the shot.

30'

Francis Counter played a lovely ball for Rigby Beastty, Nathan Freeman failed to reach the ball.

Rigby Beastty tried to get the cross in but Teagan Benton cut it out.

31'

Oliver Banister stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was intercepted by Hewie Linwood.

35'

Teagan Benton could not stop a confident Mathew Auteberry going past him.

Mathew Auteberry dribbled past Nathan Freeman.

Block tackle from Casey Kendrick, easily dispossessing Mathew Auteberry before Mathew Auteberry could take a shot.

36'

Joe Dexter hit a crashing drive from 40 yards but Rupert Tuft cleared the ball.

37'

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

38'

Francis Counter tried to lob the ball forward but Teagan Benton came close and blocked it.

39'

Oliver Banister lost the ball to Hewie Linwood's block tackle before Oliver Banister tried to pass the ball.

40'

Sutter Henessy stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Henry Freeman.

43'

Sutter Henessy passed the ball to Nack Jokerson, Nack Jokerson trapped the ball nicely before Henry Freeman could reach it.

Nack Jokerson crossed the ball low , Bret Fairburn couldn't reach it.

Will Cowden immediately chipped the ball goalwards before Chistopher Milton could clear it away.

Saved in style by Ivan Elliston !.

44'

Bret Fairburn had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip. Sutter Henessy failed to charge down the shot.

But Bret Fairburn sent the ball high into the stands ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

45'

Henry Freeman failed in his attempt to skip past Nack Jokerson.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .New Plymouth rangers had 54% possession in the match, while Takapuna town had 46%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Joe Dexter attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Oliver Banister did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

47'

Oliver Banister tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Joe Dexter had no problem in intercepting the ball.

48'

Rupert Tuft made a good pass to Oliver Banister, Oliver Banister latched onto the ball before Hewie Linwood could intercept.

Oliver Banister hit the ball forward to Manley Parsons, Manley Parsons took possession of the ball before Joe Dexter could intercept.

Manley Parsons found himself in some space and chipped the ball goalwards. Chistopher Milton approached too late to clear the danger.

Ivan Elliston turned the ball behind.

49'

From long range, Joe Dexter bent the ball towards goal. Rupert Tuft wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Lucius Rowbottom did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

51'

Victor Brommer twisted past Mathew Auteberry.

Victor Brommer searched out Will Cowden, Will Cowden took possession of the ball before Francis Counter could cut it out.

Will Cowden was able to make space and fired off a shot. Chistopher Milton failed to charge down the shot.

Ivan Elliston was too slow in reaction ... Will Cowden found the net !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

New Plymouth rangers 0 - 1 Takapuna town

55'

Sutter Henessy tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Henry Freeman intercepted the pass.

56'

Mathew Auteberry tried to jink past Teagan Benton but Teagan Benton blocked Mathew Auteberry.

57'

Hewie Linwood tried to play a long ball but it was well intercepted by Oliver Banister.

58'

Nack Jokerson made good use of the scissors dribble. As Bret Fairburn lost his balance, Nack Jokerson dribbled past Bret Fairburn.

Nack Jokerson tried to curl one in from medium range but Henry Freeman hoofed the ball clear.

59'

Poor corner kick delivered by Victor Brommer that went straight to the opposition.

60'

Bret Fairburn moved the ball forward for Henry Freeman, Henry Freeman picked up on the ball before Will Cowden could intercept.

Henry Freeman skipped past Nack Jokerson.

Henry Freeman did his best to get the ball into the area but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Sutter Henessy.

63'

Zander Jordan tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but Rupert Tuft got in the way of the ball.

64'

Bret Fairburn directed the ball nicely to Henry Freeman, Henry Freeman took it in his stride before Nack Jokerson could intercept.

Henry Freeman crossed into the box from the wing, Sutter Henessy missed his interception.

Rigby Babby out-jumped Victor Brommer, then headed at goal.

Lucius Rowbottom turned the ball behind.

67'

Sutter Henessy tried to dart past Henry Freeman but Henry Freeman cleanly tackled the ball.

68'

Henry Freeman blasted a banana shot from long range but Nack Jokerson charged down the shot.

70'

Oliver Banister attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Hewie Linwood came close and blocked it.

72'

Teagan Benton tried to skip past the challenge of Francis Counter but Francis Counter dispossessed Teagan Benton.

73'

Sutter Henessy made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Henry Freeman.

74'

Joe Dexter made a low forward pass,Rupert Tuft couldn't cut out the pass.

The ball was expertly converted via a side-foot volley by Rigby Beastty but Casey Kendrick cleared the ball to safety.

75'

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

76'

Teagan Benton dribbled past Francis Counter.

Teagan Benton tried to dribble past Mathew Auteberry but Mathew Auteberry blocked Teagan Benton in a good, clean tackle.

79'

Francis Counter hit towards goal from 30 yards out but the shot was blocked by Oliver Banister.

80'

Oliver Banister tried to sprint past Joe Dexter but failed.

81'

Joe Dexter moved the ball forward for Hewie Linwood, Hewie Linwood trapped the ball nicely before Rupert Tuft could intercept.

Hewie Linwood shielded the ball from Oliver Banister and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 40 yards.

But Hewie Linwood sent the ball high into the stands ... He held his head in his hands.

82'

Francis Counter hit it high and hard past Oliver Banister towards goal from 40 yards.

But Francis Counter didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... It was a wasted opportunity.

84'

Teagan Benton tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Mathew Auteberry.

85'

Teagan Benton dribbled past Chistopher Milton.

Teagan Benton crossed the halfway line with the ball , Mathew Auteberry tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Will Cowden ran onto the ball and quickly shot past Chistopher Milton for the top corner.

Ivan Elliston tipped the ball acrobatically over the bar.

87'

Mathew Auteberry tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Nathan Freeman intercepted but couldn't control.

90'

Teagan Benton tried to lift the ball forward but Mathew Auteberry found himself in the way of the ball.

91'

Bret Fairburn hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards but Nack Jokerson cleared the ball.

92'

Rupert Tuft passed the ball perfectly to Oliver Banister, Hewie Linwood failed to reach the ball.

Oliver Banister passed the ball perfectly to Rupert Tuft, Joe Dexter tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Rupert Tuft played a perfect pass for Casey Kendrick, Casey Kendrick took it in his stride before Hewie Linwood could reach it.

Casey Kendrick had a great opportunity to score but he couldn't withstand Zander Jordan's pressure.

End Match New Plymouth rangers 0 - 1 Takapuna town