Welcome to the match between Queenstown county and Takapuna county

1'

Woodrow Merricks tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Damian Walterson.

2'

The freekick was quickly taken by Guy Counter. But Guy Counter put it wide of the goal.

4'

Robin Leach played a high ball looking for Charlie Benton to run onto it, Charlie Benton brought the ball down well before Guy Counter could intercept.

Charlie Benton made space for himself and struck it at goal. Deforrest Freecream approached too late to block it.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Charlie Benton ... It was a poor miss from Charlie Benton. He looked like he was short of match practice.

5'

Lawler Evans attempted to chip the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Guy Counter.

8'

Lawler Evans easily got past the challenge of Deacon Murray.

Lawler Evans stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Guy Counter.

9'

Lawler Evans used his skill to go past Guy Counter.

Lawler Evans hit the ball forward to Charlie Benton, the ball was picked up by Charlie Benton before Deacon Murray could cut it out.

Charlie Benton found himself with plenty of time and took a shot. Richard Royston didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Charlie Benton effort went inches wide ... A wasted opportunity.

10'

Robin Leach tried to play it past William Newell but William Newell took the ball away from Robin Leach.

11'

Chase Albert put some curve on the shot from long range. Alex Counter couldn't reach it.

But Chase Albert couldn't get it on target ... He held his head in his hands.

12'

Osborne Seward struck the freekick through the wall. But Osborne Seward put it wide.

13'

Guy Counter could not stop a confident Lawler Evans going past him.

Lawler Evans struck the ball from 25 yards toward the goal but Deacon Murray charged down the shot.

14'

William Newell gave the corner straight to the opposition.

15'

Lawler Evans played the ball long looking for a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Guy Counter.

18'

Deacon Murray stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Anthony Wescott.

19'

Lucius Edison tried to take the ball past Damian Walterson but it failed.

21'

Guy Counter hit the freekick. Guy Counter put it clean over the bar.

22'

Woodrow Merricks sent it long looking for Alex Counter, Alex Counter controlled the ball when bringing it down before Damian Walterson could intercept.

Alex Counter found himself with plenty of time and shot for the top corner. Giffard Godfrey approached too late to block it.

Evelyn Cowden elected to fist the ball to safety.

24'

Chase Albert looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Giffard Godfrey climbed above Richard Royston, then headed the ball forward.

Garland Tracey found himself in some space and struck the ball with fury. Deforrest Freecream approached too late to tackle him.

Chad Godfrey did well to tip it round the post.

25'

The freekick was taken by Osborne Seward. But the ball went flying over the bar.

26'

Robin Leach passed the ball to Osborne Seward, the ball was picked up by Osborne Seward before Blaine Butts could reach it.

Osborne Seward tried to dribble past William Newell but Osborne Seward lost the ball to William Newell's block tackle.

27'

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

29'

Robin Leach had a great opportunity to score from long range but William Newell made an crucial challenge!.

30'

Chase Albert dribbled past Woodrow Merricks.

Chase Albert dribbled past Sam Clarke.

Chase Albert swung in a float cross, Woodrow Merricks couldn't cut it.

Deforrest Freecream challenged Garland Tracey for a heading, then headed the ball to safety.

31'

Osborne Seward attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from William Newell.

32'

Lawler Evans tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Guy Counter made a great interception.

35'

Lawler Evans skipped easily past the challenge of Sam Clarke.

Lawler Evans played a great ball for Charlie Benton, the ball was picked up by Charlie Benton before Guy Counter could reach it.

Charlie Benton got free in the penalty area and tried an audacious shot on goal. Richard Royston wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Chad Godfrey did well to tip it wide.

37'

Richard Royston received a yellow card.

Chase Albert lifted the ball ahead of Charlie Benton, Charlie Benton brought the ball down well before Woodrow Merricks could reach it.

Giffard Babby received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Charlie Benton, Richard Royston couldn't reach it.

Giffard Babby found himself with plenty of time and fired in a shot at goal. Deforrest Freecream approached too late to block it.

Chad Godfrey watched it sail harmlessly over ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

38'

Sam Clarke played a wonderful ball for Woodrow Merricks, Chase Albert couldn't cut it.

Woodrow Merricks dribbled past Damian Walterson.

Woodrow Merricks tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Giffard Godfrey.

40'

Blaine Butts lost the ball to Osborne Seward's block tackle before Blaine Butts tried to get onto the pass.

42'

Sam Clarke directed the ball nicely to Woodrow Merricks, Woodrow Merricks took possession of the ball before Giffard Babby could reach it.

Woodrow Merricks hit a long ball forward to Alex Counter, the ball was picked up by Alex Counter before Damian Walterson could cut it out.

Alex Counter tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Garland Tracey.

43'

Guy Counter directed the ball to Deacon Murray, Deacon Murray took possession of the ball before Anthony Wescott could cut it out.

Deacon Murray had little in the way of options and elected to try a medium-range chip but the shot cannoned off Lawler Evans.

44'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Chase Albert.

45'

Anthony Wescott sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Queenstown county had 55% possession in the match, while Takapuna county had 45%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Giffard Godfrey lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

49'

Anthony Wescott tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but Deacon Murray got in the way of the ball.

50'

Chase Albert directed the ball to Damian Walterson, Sam Clarke failed to intercept the pass.

Damian Walterson delivered a float cross over Woodrow Merricks.

Chase Albert got up above Richard Royston, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

But Chase Albert couldn't get it on target ... It was a shocking miss.

52'

Guy Counter received a yellow card.

Blaine Butts lifted the ball ahead of William Newell, William Newell brought the ball under control superbly before Robin Leach could reach it.

From out wide, William Newell fired in a curving shot at goal. Garland Tracey failed to block the shot.

Evelyn Cowden couldn't save it ... William Newell scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Queenstown county 0 - 1 Takapuna county

53'

Chase Albert had the strength to hold off William Newell.

Chase Albert tried to play it past Blaine Butts but it failed.

54'

Deacon Murray looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but Anthony Wescott made it first to the ball and intercepted.

55'

Deacon Murray tried to hit a long ball forward but The ball came off Anthony Wescott.

56'

Chase Albert took the ball past Sam Clarke.

Chase Albert passed the ball to Damian Walterson, Damian Walterson trapped the ball nicely before Woodrow Merricks could reach it.

Damian Walterson attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards. Sam Clarke failed to charge down the shot.

Well held by Chad Godfrey.

57'

Lawler Evans passed along the floor for Giffard Babby to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Giffard Babby before Deacon Murray could intercept.

Giffard Babby took the ball confidently past Guy Counter.

Giffard Babby tried to get onto the pass but Deforrest Freecream showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

58'

Sam Clarke made an attempt to pass the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Chase Albert.

60'

Lawler Evans used his skill to go past Guy Counter.

Lawler Evans attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Deacon Murray.

62'

Chase Albert tried a long range effort but Woodrow Merricks threw himself in front of the shot.

63'

Sam Clarke directed the ball to Woodrow Merricks, Woodrow Merricks took it in his stride before Damian Walterson could cut it out.

Woodrow Merricks put a low cross, Chase Albert failed to reach the ball.

Lucius Edison ran onto the ball and swiftly shot on the ball but Giffard Godfrey got himself between the ball and goal.

64'

Pass by Woodrow Merricks to Sam Clarke, Lawler Evans couldn't reach it.

Sam Clarke swung in a float cross, Damian Walterson missed his interception.

Alex Counter rose bravely above Garland Tracey to win the ball, then had a header for a goal.

You would have needed two keepers to save that one!! ... Alex Counter scored. Super finish !!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Queenstown county 0 - 2 Takapuna county

65'

Deacon Murray lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

66'

Robin Leach swung the corner into the box.

Osborne Seward rose bravely above Richard Royston to win the ball, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Chad Godfrey saved and held the ball.

72'

Anthony Wescott jinked confidently past Guy Counter.

Anthony Wescott passed along the floor for Lawler Evans to pick it up, Deacon Murray couldn't cut it.

Lawler Evans played a lovely ball for Charlie Benton, Charlie Benton took possession of the ball before Guy Counter could intercept.

Charlie Benton directed the ball to Damian Walterson, Deforrest Freecream missed his interception.

Damian Walterson was able to make space and blasted the ball towards the top corner. Richard Royston approached too late to block it.

Chad Godfrey was poorly placed and had no chance ... Damian Walterson scored a goal !!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Queenstown county 1 - 2 Takapuna county

73'

Chase Albert made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Woodrow Merricks.

74'

Robin Leach made a good pass to Osborne Seward, the ball was picked up by Osborne Seward before William Newell could reach it.

Osborne Seward tried to dribble past Blaine Butts but Osborne Seward lost the ball to Blaine Butts's block tackle.

76'

Sam Clarke hit a speculative effort from 30 yards but Damian Walterson cleared the ball.

77'

Sam Clarke attempted to lob the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Garland Tracey.

78'

Deacon Murray made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Anthony Wescott.

80'

Robin Leach attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from William Newell.

82'

Woodrow Merricks attempted to lift the ball forward but Damian Walterson intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

83'

Robin Leach took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

85'

Lawler Evans tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Deacon Murray.

86'

Deacon Murray tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Anthony Wescott.

87'

Lawler Evans tried to hit a long ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Guy Counter.

End Match Queenstown county 1 - 2 Takapuna county