Welcome to the match between Porirua city and Takapuna county

1'

Diggory Halker ran up to take the corner.

Deforrest Freecream jumped with Triston Hawkins and won the ball, then headed the ball clear.

4'

Kit Witherspoon tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Woodrow Merricks.

5'

William Newell tried to test the keeper from the freekick. Mick Eads made a stunning save !.

6'

Richard Royston flicked the ball over Simon Sappington's head !.

Richard Royston made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Forest Brighton intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

8'

Kit Witherspoon played the ball to Hector Freeman's feet, Woodrow Merricks couldn't cut it.

The float cross came in from Hector Freeman on the wing, Sam Clarke stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Reggie Deadman won the aerial challenge against Deforrest Freecream, then headed the ball forward.

Grant Germen attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Richard Royston couldn't reach it.

Chad Godfrey saved well and held the ball.

9'

Kit Witherspoon struck the freekick through the wall. However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Kit Witherspoon.

11'

Guy Counter had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip but Simon Sappington blocked the shot.

12'

Poor corner kick delivered by Blaine Butts that went straight to the opposition.

15'

Reggie Deadman surged past William Newell!.

Reggie Deadman tried to get past Blaine Butts but Blaine Butts block tackled Reggie Deadman.

16'

Deacon Murray lost the ball to Forest Brighton's block tackle before Deacon Murray tried to pass the ball.

18'

Sam Clarke made an attempt to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Hector Freeman.

19'

Kit Witherspoon stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Woodrow Merricks showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

20'

It was a long way out but Woodrow Merricks tried to test the keeper from the freekick. Mick Eads had no chance of stopping the ball. ...

Porirua city 0 - 1 Takapuna county

21'

Deacon Murray tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Simon Sappington.

22'

Forest Brighton hit the ball high towards Grant Germen in the area, Grant Germen took an excellent first touch before Guy Counter could reach it.

Grant Germen tried to move the ball forward but The ball came off Richard Royston.

24'

Gasby Breddy attempted to lob the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from William Newell.

26'

Kit Witherspoon sprinted to escape from Woodrow Merricks.

Kit Witherspoon tried to take the ball past Sam Clarke but it failed.

31'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Woodrow Merricks before Kit Witherspoon attempted to pass the ball.

32'

Simon Sappington passed the ball to Forest Brighton, Guy Counter stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Forest Brighton played the ball to Reggie Deadman's feet, Deacon Murray failed to reach the ball.

Reggie Deadman was able to make space and struck it. Deforrest Freecream wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Chad Godfrey did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it over.

33'

Sam Clarke faked a pass then cut Hector Freeman in a different direction.

Sam Clarke dribbled past Kit Witherspoon.

Sam Clarke found himself with plenty of time and hit it high and hard towards goal. Triston Hawkins couldn't reach it.

Mick Eads denied Sam Clarke.

34'

Gasby Breddy tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Guy Counter.

36'

Deacon Murray played a wonderful ball for Guy Counter, Forest Brighton couldn't reach it.

From medium range, Guy Counter bent the ball towards goal but the shot was charged down by Simon Sappington.

37'

Sam Clarke played the ball to Woodrow Merricks's feet, Woodrow Merricks picked up on the ball before Hector Freeman could cut it out.

Woodrow Merricks sent in a float cross, Kit Witherspoon failed to reach the ball.

Triston Hawkins got up above Lucius Edison, then headed the ball to safety.

38'

Kit Witherspoon played a pinpoint pass to Hector Freeman, Hector Freeman latched onto the ball before Woodrow Merricks could reach it.

Hector Freeman whipped in a low cross, Sam Clarke stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Grant Germen had reached the ball before Richard Royston and hurriedly fired off a shot.

Grant Germen left Chad Godfrey with a simple save.

40'

Corner taken by Triston Hawkins.

Deforrest Freecream got ahead of Grant Germen to win the ball, then headed the ball clear.

41'

Deacon Murray tried to skip past Kit Witherspoon but Deacon Murray lost the ball to Kit Witherspoon's block tackle.

43'

Deacon Murray unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards but Simon Sappington cleared the ball from danger.

45'

Diggory Halker hit a fierce shot from 40 yards but Deacon Murray threw himself in front of the shot.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Porirua city were unfortunate to go in behind.Porirua city had 51% possession in the match, while Takapuna county had 49%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Alex Counter swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

48'

The freekick was taken by Deacon Murray. However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Deacon Murray.

49'

Forest Brighton took the ball confidently past Guy Counter.

Forest Brighton hit the ball forward to Grant Germen, the ball was picked up by Grant Germen before Deacon Murray could reach it.

Good play by Grant Germen in making himself some space and had a crack at goal. Deforrest Freecream failed to block the shot.

Chad Godfrey shouldn't have been beaten from that angle ... Grant Germen scored a great goal !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Porirua city 1 - 1 Takapuna county

50'

Christopher Van received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Gasby Breddy, Christopher Van trapped the ball nicely before Blaine Butts could reach it.

Christopher Van tried to whip in a float cross but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by William Newell.

51'

Gasby Breddy delivered the ball to Christopher Van, Christopher Van trapped the ball nicely before William Newell could cut it out.

Christopher Van took a medium-ranged shot but Blaine Butts managed to block the shot.

52'

Forest Brighton hit the ball forward to Simon Sappington, the ball was picked up by Simon Sappington before Guy Counter could intercept.

Simon Sappington tried to skip past Deacon Murray but Deacon Murray blocked Simon Sappington in a good, clean tackle.

54'

Blaine Butts tried to dribble past Gasby Breddy but Gasby Breddy nicked the ball from the toes of Blaine Butts.

55'

Deacon Murray hit a fierce shot from 40 yards. Simon Sappington failed to charge down the shot.

But it was well wide from Deacon Murray ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

56'

William Newell lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

58'

The freekick was quickly taken by Alex Counter. The ball missed to the right of the goal.

59'

Gasby Breddy knocked a lovely ball for Christopher Van, William Newell couldn't cut it.

Christopher Van tried to sprint past Blaine Butts but it failed.

61'

Forest Brighton directed the ball past Guy Counter to Kit Witherspoon.

Kit Witherspoon shot a hopeful chance from medium-range but Deacon Murray removed the danger.

62'

Sam Clarke had the strength to hold off Hector Freeman.

Sam Clarke supplied a float cross, Kit Witherspoon failed to reach the ball.

Lucius Edison got ahead of Diggory Halker to win the ball, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Mick Eads pushed it away.

64'

Kit Witherspoon tried his luck from the freekick. Kit Witherspoon got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar.

65'

Deacon Murray received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Lucius Edison, the ball was picked up by Deacon Murray before Christopher Van could reach it.

Deacon Murray stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Simon Sappington.

68'

Sam Clarke played a great ball for Woodrow Merricks, Woodrow Merricks latched onto the ball before Hector Freeman could reach it.

Woodrow Merricks twisted past Kit Witherspoon.

Woodrow Merricks looked destined to score but he was tackled by Triston Hawkins.

69'

Kit Witherspoon tried to get past Guy Counter but Kit Witherspoon lost the ball to Guy Counter's block tackle.

71'

Gasby Breddy dribbled past Blaine Butts.

Gasby Breddy evaded the challenge of William Newell and hit a crashing drive from 25 yards.

Chad Godfrey watched it sail harmlessly over ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

72'

Guy Counter tried to twist past Christopher Van but Christopher Van block tackled Guy Counter.

73'

Deacon Murray received a yellow card.

Deacon Murray made a pass to Richard Royston, the ball was picked up by Richard Royston before Simon Sappington could reach it.

The ball was struck by Richard Royston from 20 yards out but Forest Brighton cleared the ball from danger.

75'

Richard Royston tried his luck from the freekick. Mick Eads did well to turn the ball round the post.

76'

Forest Brighton tried to feed the high ball but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Guy Counter.

79'

William Newell was outpaced by Gasby Breddy.

A low cross was delivered by Gasby Breddy, Blaine Butts stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

The ball was expertly converted via a side-foot volley by Reggie Deadman, Deforrest Freecream wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

The ball went past Chad Godfrey in the back of the net ... Reggie Deadman scored a superb effort !!! ... He slided on his knees !

Porirua city 2 - 1 Takapuna county

80'

Forest Brighton was pressed by William Newell but he evaded the challenge and hit a speculative long-range shot.

However, Forest Brighton put it well over the bar ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

82'

Blaine Butts played a great ball for William Newell, William Newell latched onto the ball before Gasby Breddy could intercept.

William Newell got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick but Christopher Van cleared the ball.

83'

Gasby Breddy tried to take the ball past Alex Counter but Alex Counter won the ball from Gasby Breddy.

85'

Simon Sappington moved the ball forward for Forest Brighton, Forest Brighton picked up on the ball before Guy Counter could cut it out.

Forest Brighton tried to dribble past Deacon Murray but Deacon Murray robbed Forest Brighton.

89'

Deacon Murray passed along the floor for Woodrow Merricks to pick it up, Simon Sappington stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Woodrow Merricks tried to dribble past Forest Brighton but Forest Brighton succesfully won the ball from Woodrow Merricks.

90'

Kit Witherspoon made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Woodrow Merricks.

91'

Kit Witherspoon directed the ball nicely to Hector Freeman, Hector Freeman trapped the ball nicely before Woodrow Merricks could intercept.

Hector Freeman floated it into the area, Sam Clarke stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Richard Royston got above Reggie Deadman to win the ball, then headed the ball clear.

94'

Forest Brighton hit a long pass upfield,Guy Counter stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Reggie Deadman got ahead of Richard Royston to win the ball, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

But it was well wide from Reggie Deadman ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

End Match Porirua city 2 - 1 Takapuna county