Welcome to the match between Albany forest and Takapuna county

1'

Sam Clarke powered past Davey Ryeley!.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Irvin Deadman before Sam Clarke attempted to hit a shot towards goal from medium range.

2'

Irvin Deadman tried to pass the ball forward but Woodrow Merricks got in the way of the ball.

5'

Monty Aistein took the ball past Blaine Butts.

Monty Aistein took the ball past William Newell.

Monty Aistein was in the clear.

Monty Aistein found himself in the clear with just Chad Godfrey to beat and took a shot but Chad Godfrey got himself in front of the shot.

6'

Sam Clarke took the ball confidently past Evelyn Jepson.

Sam Clarke tried to curl one in from medium range. Davey Ryeley wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Sam Clarke sent it wide of the goal ... It was a poor effort from Sam Clarke. He was lacking match sharpness.

9'

Alex Counter tried to dribble past Darrell Counter but Darrell Counter blocked Alex Counter.

10'

Monty Aistein skipped easily past Deacon Murray.

A low cross was delivered by Monty Aistein, William Newell failed to intercept the pass.

Ron Grant passed the ball instantly to his left. Richard Royston couldn't reach it.

Evelyn Jepson made space for himself and fired in a curving shot at goal. Deforrest Freecream failed to block the shot.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... It was a wasted opportunity.

12'

Josh Albert made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Guy Counter blocked it.

17'

Sam Clarke jinked confidently past Darrell Counter.

Sam Clarke took the ball past Monty Aistein.

Sam Clarke sent the ball flying towards goal from distance but Darrell Counter got in and cleared the danger.

19'

Guy Counter directed the ball nicely to Deacon Murray, the ball was picked up by Deacon Murray before Josh Albert could reach it.

Deacon Murray tried to twist past Evelyn Jepson but Evelyn Jepson won the ball from Deacon Murray.

22'

Sam Clarke tried to dribble past Davey Ryeley but Sam Clarke lost out to Davey Ryeley.

24'

Deacon Murray made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Alan Rigby got in the way of the ball.

25'

Josh Albert's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

29'

Evelyn Jepson evaded the challenge of Guy Counter and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards.

But Evelyn Jepson put it wide of the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

30'

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

Monty Aistein had a great opportunity to score from long range but Blaine Butts did well to close down the space.

31'

Monty Aistein tried to play a long ball but it was intercepted by Alex Counter.

33'

Evelyn Jepson tried to skip past Guy Counter but Guy Counter robbed Evelyn Jepson.

34'

Mick Thomson tried to dart past Sam Clarke but Sam Clarke dispossessed Mick Thomson.

37'

Evelyn Jepson tried to knock a long ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Woodrow Merricks.

39'

Evelyn Jepson laid it forward to Josh Albert, Josh Albert picked up on the ball before Sam Clarke could reach it.

Josh Albert looked certain to score from medium range but he was under too much pressure from Guy Counter .

40'

Sam Clarke turned on the ball to leave Davey Ryeley standing.

Sam Clarke hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards. Irvin Deadman couldn't reach it.

Braxton Jordan made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

41'

Darrell Counter chipped the ball toward Mick Thomson, William Newell failed to intercept the pass.

Mick Thomson tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Richard Royston blocked it.

42'

Guy Counter hit a fierce shot from 40 yards but Alan Rigby removed the danger.

43'

Irvin Deadman tried to sprint past Woodrow Merricks but his possession is lost through a tackle by Woodrow Merricks.

45'

Deacon Murray looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Josh Albert.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Albany forest maintained 54% of possession and 46% for Takapuna county. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Evelyn Jepson tried an audacious lob from 30 yards but Guy Counter threw himself in front of the shot.

47'

Woodrow Merricks dribbled past Darrell Counter.

Woodrow Merricks struck a medium range piledriver. Monty Aistein approached too late to block it.

Denied by Braxton Jordan.

48'

Guy Counter played a lovely ball for Deacon Murray, Deacon Murray latched onto the ball before Josh Albert could intercept.

Deacon Murray tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Evelyn Jepson closed in and intercepted the ball.

50'

Richard Royston received a yellow card.

Evelyn Jepson passed along the floor for Irvin Deadman to pick it up, Irvin Deadman took possession of the ball before Guy Counter could intercept.

Irvin Deadman shielded the ball from Deacon Murray and shot a hopeful chance from 20 yards.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... It was an epic miss.

51'

Steve McDonald played the ball to Monty Aistein's feet, Monty Aistein trapped the ball nicely before William Newell could reach it.

Monty Aistein took the ball confidently past Blaine Butts.

Monty Aistein made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Deforrest Freecream.

52'

Sam Clarke chipped it out of his own half,Irvin Deadman missed his interception.

Lucius Edison got well above Steve McDonald to win the ball, then made an attacking header.

Brilliantly saved by Braxton Jordan!.

53'

Steve McDonald swiftly put in the freekick. Steve McDonald was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar.

54'

Deacon Murray made a good pass to Guy Counter, Guy Counter latched onto the ball before Josh Albert could reach it.

Guy Counter made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball came off Evelyn Jepson.

58'

Deacon Murray tried to use his skill to go past Josh Albert but his possession is lost through a tackle by Josh Albert.

59'

Steve McDonald gave the corner straight to the opposition.

60'

Deacon Murray directed the ball to Guy Counter, Guy Counter took it in his stride before Josh Albert could reach it.

Guy Counter looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but Evelyn Jepson cut it out easily.

64'

Blaine Butts laid it forward to William Newell, Darrell Counter couldn't cut out the pass.

William Newell tried to twist past Monty Aistein but Monty Aistein won the ball from William Newell.

65'

Davey Ryeley passed the ball to Irvin Deadman, the ball was picked up by Irvin Deadman before Woodrow Merricks could intercept.

Irvin Deadman attempted to feed the high ball but Sam Clarke got in the way of the ball.

66'

Monty Aistein tried to get past William Newell but William Newell denied.

68'

Davey Ryeley tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Guy Counter blocked it.

69'

Josh Albert moved the ball forward for Darrell Counter, Darrell Counter took possession of the ball before Guy Counter could intercept.

Darrell Counter tried to skip past the challenge of Deacon Murray but Deacon Murray blocked Darrell Counter.

70'

Evelyn Jepson tried to pass it long to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Guy Counter.

71'

Blaine Butts made an attempt to move the ball forward but Davey Ryeley read the game well to intercept the ball.

73'

Deacon Murray tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but Evelyn Jepson intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

74'

Evelyn Jepson tried to knock a long ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Guy Counter.

75'

Evelyn Jepson tried an in-swinging corner.

Irvin Deadman headed at goal but Deforrest Freecream used his head to clear the ball.

78'

Irvin Deadman attempted to feed the high ball but Woodrow Merricks showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

79'

Irvin Deadman passed the ball to Darrell Counter, Darrell Counter took it in his stride before Woodrow Merricks could intercept.

Darrell Counter tried to curl one in from medium range but Sam Clarke charged down the shot.

80'

Woodrow Merricks tried to hit it long to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Alan Rigby.

82'

Irvin Deadman was shown a yellow card.

Woodrow Merricks tried to twist past Darrell Counter but Darrell Counter didn't allow.

85'

Deacon Murray tried to pass the ball forward but Josh Albert did well to spot and intercept the pass.

86'

Evelyn Jepson held up the ball, evading the challenge of Guy Counter and hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards.

Chad Godfrey tried to save but he couldn ... Evelyn Jepson capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Albany forest 1 - 0 Takapuna county

87'

Monty Aistein tried to get onto the pass but Blaine Butts closed in and intercepted the ball.

89'

Josh Albert sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

90'

Evelyn Jepson held up the ball, evading the challenge of Guy Counter and sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards.

But Evelyn Jepson didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

91'

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

93'

Monty Aistein hit the ball forward to Darrell Counter, Darrell Counter took it in his stride before William Newell could cut it out.

Darrell Counter whipped in a float cross, Blaine Butts failed to reach the ball.

Mick Thomson connected with a diving header for a goal, Richard Royston approached too late to head the ball clear.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Mick Thomson ... It was an epic miss.

95'

Woodrow Merricks played a perfect pass for Sam Clarke, Sam Clarke latched onto the ball before Davey Ryeley could intercept.

Sam Clarke shot a hopeful chance from medium-range. Irvin Deadman approached too late to tackle him.

But Sam Clarke sent the ball high into the stands ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

End Match Albany forest 1 - 0 Takapuna county