Welcome to the match between Ashburton town and Whangarei villa

3'

Leighton Byle played a perfect pass for Roder Bardelen, Roder Bardelen latched onto the ball before Elsdon Dixon could reach it.

Roder Bardelen tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but Grant Garrod intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

4'

Leighton Byle sprinted to escape from Elsdon Dixon.

Leighton Byle supplied a low cross, Grant Garrod stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Vinnie Rigby sprayed a one touch pass forward to his right. Merlin Falcon couldn't reach it.

Fitzroy Draft moved the ball forward for Ash Kendrick, Ash Kendrick picked up on the ball before Harvey Haden could intercept.

From a tight angle, Ash Kendrick still managed to get a shot in but Merlin Falcon cleared the ball from danger.

5'

Charles Falcon attempted to feed the high ball but Elvis Freedom closed in and intercepted the ball.

6'

Leighton Byle tried to take the ball past Elsdon Dixon but failed.

7'

Cy Daugherty was shown a yellow card.

Herman Blake could not stop a confident Albert Abrem going past him.

Albert Abrem stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Elvis Freedom coolly intercepted the pass.

8'

Leighton Byle tried to get onto the pass but The ball cannoned off Elsdon Dixon.

9'

Cy Daugherty looked to play the ball long to Wallace Everingham, Wallace Everingham took it in his stride before Cade Fully could cut it out.

Charles Falcon received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Wallace Everingham, Ash Kendrick couldn't cut out the pass.

Charles Falcon found a gap and flicked it goalwards. Edison Hepburn approached too late to clear the danger.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... It was an unbelievable miss.

10'

Grant Garrod looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Ash Kendrick won the ball in the air from Wallace Everingham, then used his head to clear the ball.

11'

Grant Garrod span past Herman Blake.

Vicious shot by Grant Garrod for the top corner from distance. Elvis Freedom wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Grant Garrod couldn't get it on target ... It was a terrible miss.

12'

Edison Hepburn skipped past Elvis Black.

Edison Hepburn tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Cy Daugherty.

17'

Yellow card shown to Elsdon Dixon.

Cy Daugherty hit a speculative effort from 30 yards but Cade Fully got in and cleared the danger.

18'

Wallace Everingham whipped in the corner.

Harvey Haden tried to flick the ball to a team-mate but the header was charged down by Ash Kendrick.

19'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Fitzroy Draft.

20'

Albert Abrem tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Herman Blake blocked it.

21'

Albert Abrem tried to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Herman Blake.

22'

Cy Daugherty tried his luck from the freekick. But Cy Daugherty sent it far too high.

23'

Jonathan Overton tried to jink past Herman Blake but Herman Blake blocked Jonathan Overton in a good, clean tackle.

24'

Leighton Byle took the ball past Elsdon Dixon.

Leighton Byle tried a medium range effort. Grant Garrod failed to block the shot.

It went close from Leighton Byle ... He dropped to his knees.

25'

Grant Garrod tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball came off Roder Bardelen.

26'

Grant Garrod tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Roder Bardelen.

28'

Albert Abrem turned on the ball to leave Herman Blake standing.

Albert Abrem skipped past the challenge of Elvis Freedom.

A float cross was delivered by Albert Abrem, Herman Blake couldn't reach it.

Wallace Everingham connected with a diving header for a goal but Edison Hepburn headed the ball clear.

30'

Lanford Bruna made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Grant Garrod.

31'

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

32'

Elvis Freedom used his skill to go past Charles Falcon.

Elvis Freedom put some curve on the shot from distance. Albert Abrem failed to charge down the shot.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Elvis Freedom ... He held his head in his hands.

33'

Elvis Freedom tried to dart past Albert Abrem but Albert Abrem blocked Elvis Freedom.

38'

Cy Daugherty escaped from the challenge of Lanford Bruna and hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards.

Craig Graham used his fists to clear the ball.

41'

Grant Garrod directed the ball to Albert Abrem, Albert Abrem took possession of the ball before Roder Bardelen could reach it.

Albert Abrem skipped easily past the challenge of Leighton Byle.

A spectacular looking overhead kick from Albert Abrem but Ash Kendrick charged down the shot.

42'

Elsdon Dixon tried to pass it high to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Herman Blake.

43'

Albert Abrem was pressed by Herman Blake but he evaded the challenge and hit a crashing drive from 40 yards.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Albert Abrem ... It was an unbelievable miss.

45'

Elvis Freedom played the ball to Herman Blake's feet, Harvey Haden stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Herman Blake tried to skip past Charles Falcon but Charles Falcon denied.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Ashburton town had 57% possession in the match, while Whangarei villa had 43%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Lanford Bruna tried to score from long range but Elvis Black had done enough to put him off.

50'

Cy Daugherty knocked a lovely ball for Elvis Black, Lanford Bruna tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Elvis Black got past Cade Fully with ease.

Elvis Black played a wonderful ball for Charles Falcon, Charles Falcon latched onto the ball before Edison Hepburn could intercept.

Charles Falcon found a gap and had an effort at goal. Ash Kendrick couldn't reach it.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

52'

Roder Bardelen blocked Grant Garrod in a good, clean tackle before Grant Garrod attempted to deliver the ball.

53'

Albert Abrem passed the ball perfectly to Charles Falcon, Herman Blake failed to reach the ball.

Charles Falcon faked a shot before cutting Elvis Freedom in a different direction.

Charles Falcon found himself with plenty of time and fired off a shot. Ash Kendrick approached too late to block it.

Craig Graham failed to clear the ball away ... Charles Falcon scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He was delighted !

Ashburton town 1 - 0 Whangarei villa

54'

Grant Garrod sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards. Roder Bardelen approached too late to block it.

Grant Garrod was close, with the ball skimming the top of the bar ... He buried his face in his hands

55'

Grant Garrod hit the ball forward to Elsdon Dixon, Leighton Byle couldn't reach it.

Elsdon Dixon tried to sprint past Roder Bardelen but his possession is lost through a tackle by Roder Bardelen.

56'

Lanford Bruna searched out Ash Kendrick with a high ball, Ash Kendrick controlled the ball when bringing it down before Elvis Black could reach it.

Ash Kendrick passed along the floor for Lanford Bruna to pick it up, Lanford Bruna trapped the ball nicely before Harvey Haden could cut it out.

Lanford Bruna made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Merlin Falcon found himself in the way of the ball.

58'

Edison Hepburn lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

59'

Elvis Freedom span past Charles Falcon.

Elvis Freedom dribbled confidently past Albert Abrem.

Elvis Freedom tried to lob the ball at goal but Merlin Falcon threw himself in front of the shot.

60'

Cy Daugherty played a wonderful ball for Elvis Black, the ball was picked up by Elvis Black before Roder Bardelen could reach it.

Elvis Black directed the ball nicely to Grant Garrod, Grant Garrod took possession of the ball before Cade Fully could intercept.

Grant Garrod played a wonderful ball for Merlin Falcon, Merlin Falcon took possession of the ball before Lanford Bruna could cut it out.

Good play by Merlin Falcon in making himself some space and tried an optimistic effort at goal. Edison Hepburn failed to block the shot.

Craig Graham managed to get a hand to it and turn it behind.

61'

Elvis Black hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards but Lanford Bruna cleared the ball to safety.

62'

Grant Garrod moved the ball forward for Cy Daugherty, the ball was picked up by Cy Daugherty before Roder Bardelen could reach it.

Cy Daugherty crossed the ball low and hard, Leighton Byle stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Grant Garrod ran onto the ball and immediately drove the ball low towards the goal, Ash Kendrick failed to block the shot.

Craig Graham failed to clear the ball away ... Grant Garrod found the net !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Ashburton town 2 - 0 Whangarei villa

63'

Albert Abrem played it past Ash Kendrick.

Albert Abrem bent it from medium range. Herman Blake approached too late to tackle him.

Craig Graham made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

64'

Vinnie Rigby took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

65'

Leighton Byle powered past Elsdon Dixon!.

Leighton Byle tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Grant Garrod.

67'

Albert Abrem dribbled past Herman Blake.

Elvis Freedom executed a block tackle on Albert Abrem before Albert Abrem could smash the ball towards goal from medium range.

69'

Herman Blake was outmuscled by Albert Abrem.

Albert Abrem sent the ball flying over Elvis Freedom towards goal from distance.

But it was well wide from Albert Abrem ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

72'

Edison Hepburn went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

73'

Herman Blake attempted to lob the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Charles Falcon.

74'

Leighton Byle tried to chip the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Elsdon Dixon.

75'

Lanford Bruna took the ball out of his own half,Elvis Black couldn't reach it.

Vinnie Rigby got to the ball ahead of Harvey Haden, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

Phil Dyer denied Vinnie Rigby.

77'

Fitzroy Draft whipped in the corner.

Ash Kendrick met the ball with a diving header at goal but Merlin Falcon used his head to clear the ball.

79'

Cy Daugherty took the ball out of his own half,Cade Fully couldn't cut out the pass.

Grant Garrod got above Edison Hepburn to win the ball, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Craig Graham tipped the ball round the post.

80'

Cy Daugherty tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Ash Kendrick.

83'

Charles Falcon used his skill to go past Herman Blake.

Charles Falcon got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick but Elvis Freedom threw himself in front of the shot.

85'

Leighton Byle looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Elsdon Dixon.

87'

Ash Kendrick sent over the freekick. But he hit it too low as the wall blocked the shot.

88'

Merlin Falcon made a pass to Cy Daugherty, Cy Daugherty took possession of the ball before Cade Fully could intercept.

Cy Daugherty played a perfect pass for Elvis Black, the ball was picked up by Elvis Black before Lanford Bruna could reach it.

Elvis Black dribbled confidently past Cade Fully.

Elvis Black played a wonderful ball for Charles Falcon, the ball was picked up by Charles Falcon before Edison Hepburn could reach it.

Charles Falcon was able to make space and tried an optimistic effort at goal. Ash Kendrick approached too late to tackle him.

Craig Graham saved superbly and held the ball.

91'

Cy Daugherty tried to dribble past Cade Fully but Cade Fully won the ball from Cy Daugherty.

92'

Grant Garrod passed it long to Wallace Everingham, Roder Bardelen couldn't cut out the pass.

Wallace Everingham passed the ball to Elvis Black, Elvis Black took possession of the ball before Edison Hepburn could reach it.

Elvis Black found a perfect spot and shot on the ball. Ash Kendrick approached too late to block it.

Craig Graham tried to save but he couldn ... Vintage strike from Elvis Black !!! GOAL!!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Ashburton town 3 - 0 Whangarei villa

93'

Elsdon Dixon tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Roder Bardelen.

95'

Herman Blake swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

End Match Ashburton town 3 - 0 Whangarei villa