Welcome to the match between Albany forest and Takapuna county

1'

Pass by Monty Aistein to Darrell Counter, Darrell Counter took possession of the ball before William Newell could reach it.

Darrell Counter tried to deliver the ball in from wide but Blaine Butts did well to pick out and intercept that cross.

5'

Darrell Counter knocked a lovely ball for Steve McDonald, Woodrow Merricks couldn't cut out the pass.

Steve McDonald tried to supply a float cross but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Sam Clarke.

6'

Monty Aistein tried to jink past Blaine Butts but failed.

9'

Davey Ryeley received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Irvin Deadman, Davey Ryeley latched onto the ball before Sam Clarke could reach it.

Davey Ryeley tried to supply a float cross but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Woodrow Merricks.

10'

Monty Aistein moved the ball forward for Darrell Counter, Darrell Counter picked up on the ball before William Newell could cut it out.

Darrell Counter tried a medium range effort. Blaine Butts approached too late to clear the danger.

Chad Godfrey got up and punched the ball out of danger.

12'

Irvin Deadman played the ball into the area,Alex Counter couldn't reach it.

The ball was expertly converted via a side-foot volley by Alan Rigby but Richard Royston got in and cleared the danger.

13'

Sam Clarke used his skill to go past Davey Ryeley.

Sam Clarke tried to cross the halfway line with the ball but his possession was lost through a tackle by Irvin Deadman.

19'

Woodrow Merricks struck a long range piledriver!. Davey Ryeley approached too late to block it.

Brilliantly saved by Braxton Jordan!.

21'

Irvin Deadman struck the freekick through the wall. But Irvin Deadman's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal.

22'

Sam Clarke laid it forward to Woodrow Merricks, Woodrow Merricks took possession of the ball before Davey Ryeley could cut it out.

Woodrow Merricks tried to get the cross in but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Irvin Deadman.

23'

Sam Clarke tried to chip the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Davey Ryeley.

24'

Woodrow Merricks twisted past Davey Ryeley.

Woodrow Merricks tried to jink past Irvin Deadman but Woodrow Merricks lost out to Irvin Deadman.

25'

Monty Aistein took the ball confidently past Woodrow Merricks.

Monty Aistein tried to get past William Newell but Monty Aistein lost out to William Newell.

26'

Woodrow Merricks dribbled past Davey Ryeley.

Woodrow Merricks floated it into the area, Irvin Deadman couldn't cut it.

Alex Counter got to the ball ahead of Alan Rigby, then headed the ball upfield.

Deforrest Freecream tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Steve McDonald had no problem in intercepting the ball.

27'

Monty Aistein sprinted past William Newell.

Monty Aistein tried to get past Blaine Butts but Blaine Butts blocked Monty Aistein in a good, clean tackle.

28'

Guy Counter received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Deacon Murray, Josh Albert failed to intercept the pass.

Guy Counter played a lovely ball for Alex Counter, Alex Counter trapped the ball nicely before Evelyn Jepson could reach it.

Alex Counter hit it high and hard towards goal. Steve McDonald couldn't reach it.

Braxton Jordan was in a good position and saved it.

29'

Deacon Murray tried to get past Josh Albert but Deacon Murray lost the ball to Josh Albert.

30'

Sam Clarke delivered the ball to Woodrow Merricks, Davey Ryeley couldn't reach it.

Woodrow Merricks passed the ball to Deacon Murray, Deacon Murray latched onto the ball before Irvin Deadman could intercept.

Deacon Murray crossed the ball high into the box, Davey Ryeley missed his interception.

Alex Counter headed it to the goal but Steve McDonald headed clear the danger.

33'

Irvin Deadman skipped past Woodrow Merricks.

Irvin Deadman tried to put the ball across but The ball was touched on by Sam Clarke.

35'

Sam Clarke jinked confidently past Irvin Deadman.

Sam Clarke had the chance to score from medium range but he was denied space by Davey Ryeley.

36'

The corner was taken by Irvin Deadman towards the edge of the area.

Darrell Counter performed a diving header toward the goal but Richard Royston headed the ball to safety.

37'

Monty Aistein played a lovely ball for Darrell Counter, Darrell Counter picked up on the ball before William Newell could cut it out.

Darrell Counter tried to move the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Blaine Butts.

38'

Darrell Counter stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but William Newell made a great interception.

39'

Blaine Butts attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Monty Aistein made it first to the ball and intercepted.

41'

Irvin Deadman played the ball to Davey Ryeley's feet, Davey Ryeley trapped the ball nicely before Deforrest Freecream could cut it out.

Davey Ryeley tried to sprint past Woodrow Merricks but Woodrow Merricks won the ball from Davey Ryeley.

42'

Blaine Butts tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Darrell Counter intercepted but couldn't control.

43'

Darrell Counter had the strength to hold off Guy Counter.

Darrell Counter hit towards goal from 30 yards out. Deacon Murray wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

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

44'

Deacon Murray attempted to chip the ball forward but Josh Albert found himself in the way of the ball.

45'

William Newell directed the ball nicely to Blaine Butts, Darrell Counter tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Blaine Butts delivered a low cross, Monty Aistein missed his interception.

Lucius Edison hit a spectacular half volley, Alan Rigby approached too late to tackle him.

But Lucius Edison struck the ball wide ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which and we are all square. .Albany forest maintained 50% of possession and 50% for Takapuna county. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Evelyn Jepson tried to get past Deacon Murray but Deacon Murray block tackled Evelyn Jepson.

47'

Sam Clarke played a wonderful ball for Woodrow Merricks, the ball was picked up by Woodrow Merricks before Irvin Deadman could reach it.

Woodrow Merricks tried to dart past Davey Ryeley but Davey Ryeley nicked the ball from the toes of Woodrow Merricks.

53'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Deacon Murray.

Evelyn Jepson tried to pass the ball forward but Guy Counter did well to spot and intercept the pass.

54'

Evelyn Jepson tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Guy Counter made it first to the ball and intercepted.

55'

The referee showed Davey Ryeley a yellow card.

56'

Corner taken by Josh Albert and cut out by the opposition.

57'

Lucius Edison fired in the freekick. The shot looked to have taken a deflection off the wall.

58'

Davey Ryeley knocked a lovely ball for Monty Aistein, the ball was picked up by Monty Aistein before William Newell could intercept.

Monty Aistein took the ball past Blaine Butts.

Monty Aistein played a wonderful ball for Steve McDonald, Steve McDonald picked up on the ball before Richard Royston could cut it out.

Steve McDonald found himself with plenty of time and tried an optimistic effort at goal. Deforrest Freecream wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Chad Godfrey got himself in front of the shot.

60'

Alan Rigby stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Guy Counter had no problem in intercepting the ball.

61'

Irvin Deadman tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Sam Clarke intercepted the pass.

62'

Steve McDonald moved the ball forward for Evelyn Jepson, Evelyn Jepson took it in his stride before Deacon Murray could intercept.

Evelyn Jepson made a good pass to Mick Thomson, Mick Thomson latched onto the ball before Guy Counter could cut it out.

Chipped goalwards by Mick Thomson but the shot was charged down by Richard Royston.

67'

Darrell Counter tried to dribble past William Newell but William Newell took the ball away from Darrell Counter.

68'

Monty Aistein jinked confidently past Woodrow Merricks.

Monty Aistein had a great opportunity to score from medium range but he was denied space by William Newell.

69'

William Newell tried to knock a long ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Alan Rigby.

70'

Blaine Butts tried to dart past Ron Grant but Blaine Butts lost the ball to Ron Grant.

71'

Blaine Butts attempted to feed the high ball but Darrell Counter read the game well to intercept the ball.

72'

Deacon Murray delivered the ball to Guy Counter, the ball was picked up by Guy Counter before Josh Albert could intercept.

Guy Counter made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Evelyn Jepson.

76'

Monty Aistein delivered the ball to Darrell Counter, Darrell Counter latched onto the ball before William Newell could reach it.

Darrell Counter made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Blaine Butts found himself in the way of the ball.

77'

Blaine Butts tried to pass the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Darrell Counter.

78'

Evelyn Jepson tried to dart past Guy Counter but Guy Counter blocked Evelyn Jepson.

79'

Deacon Murray got past Darrell Counter with ease.

Deacon Murray shot for the top corner from 20 yards. Monty Aistein failed to charge down the shot.

Braxton Jordan gathered the ball safely.

80'

The corner was taken by Ron Grant towards the edge of the area.

Richard Royston got to the ball before Alan Rigby, then headed the ball clear.

81'

Evelyn Jepson hit the ball forward to Josh Albert, Josh Albert took possession of the ball before Woodrow Merricks could reach it.

Josh Albert tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Guy Counter.

82'

Swerving shot by Evelyn Jepson from long range but Alex Counter got himself between the ball and goal.

83'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a red card for Deacon Murray.

Evelyn Jepson delivered the ball to Josh Albert, Josh Albert latched onto the ball before Guy Counter could reach it.

Josh Albert tried to dribble past Woodrow Merricks but failed.

87'

Evelyn Jepson made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Guy Counter.

88'

William Newell could not stop a confident Monty Aistein going past him.

Monty Aistein fired off a medium-ranged shot but Blaine Butts threw himself in front of the shot.

89'

Josh Albert dribbled past Guy Counter.

Evelyn Jepson picked up Josh Albert's excellent ball, Woodrow Merricks failed to intercept the pass.

Evelyn Jepson span past Guy Counter.

Evelyn Jepson delivered the ball to Monty Aistein, Monty Aistein took it in his stride before Richard Royston could intercept.

Monty Aistein looked certain to score but he was under too much pressure from Deforrest Freecream .

91'

Steve McDonald tried to dribble past William Newell but William Newell didn't allow.

92'

Richard Royston sent in the freekick. But he hit it not high enough to get over the wall.

93'

Irvin Deadman tried to dart past Woodrow Merricks but Irvin Deadman lost the ball to Woodrow Merricks's block tackle.

94'

Evelyn Jepson made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Guy Counter.

95'

Evelyn Jepson lofted the ball over to Mick Thomson, Guy Counter failed to reach the ball.

Mick Thomson found a gap and shot on the ball. Deforrest Freecream approached too late to clear the danger.

Chad Godfrey was poorly placed and had no chance ... Mick Thomson capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Albany forest 1 - 0 Takapuna county

End Match Albany forest 1 - 0 Takapuna county