Welcome to the match between Timaru county and Takapuna county

3'

Oli Putnam knocked a lovely ball for Josh Faughton, Josh Faughton latched onto the ball before William Newell could cut it out.

Josh Faughton attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Blaine Butts.

4'

Deacon Murray tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Johnny Edison read the game well to intercept the ball.

6'

Deforrest Freecream sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

8'

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

Oli Putnam tried to dart past William Newell but William Newell blocked Oli Putnam.

10'

Deacon Murray made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Johnny Edison.

11'

Deacon Murray hit a fierce shot from 40 yards but the shot cannoned off Wendell Martell.

13'

Sam Clarke sent over the freekick. But the ball went flying over the bar.

14'

Deacon Murray hit a speculative effort from 30 yards. Johnny Edison failed to charge down the shot.

But Deacon Murray struck the ball wide ... It was an unbelievable miss.

15'

Brian Jepson swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

16'

Woodrow Merricks jinked past Wendell Martell.

Woodrow Merricks tried to lob the keeper from a distance but Josh Faughton removed the danger.

17'

Blaine Butts played the ball to William Newell's feet, the ball was picked up by William Newell before Bruce Quincy could cut it out.

William Newell tried to deliver a float cross but Oli Putnam intercepted but couldn't control.

18'

Johnny Edison played a great ball for Ward Hart, Ward Hart picked up on the ball before Guy Counter could cut it out.

Ward Hart tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Deacon Murray.

21'

Johnny Edison tried to pass it long to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Deacon Murray.

22'

Ward Hart played the ball to Johnny Edison's feet, Johnny Edison latched onto the ball before Guy Counter could cut it out.

Johnny Edison knocked a lovely ball for Ward Hart, Ward Hart latched onto the ball before Deacon Murray could intercept.

Ward Hart directed the ball nicely to Derby Draft, Guy Counter failed to reach the ball.

Vicious shot by Derby Draft for the top corner. Deforrest Freecream didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Chad Godfrey gathered the ball safely.

23'

Deacon Murray tried to feed the high ball but Johnny Edison had no problem in intercepting the ball.

25'

Josh Faughton played it confidently past Woodrow Merricks.

Josh Faughton hit towards goal from 25 yards out. Sam Clarke approached too late to block it.

Chad Godfrey gathered the ball safely.

26'

William Newell looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Richard Royston met the ball with a diving header at goal, Woodrow Gardians approached too late to head the ball clear.

Held by Darrell Freeman.

27'

Sam Clarke was outpaced by Wendell Martell.

Wendell Martell played a great ball for Josh Faughton, Woodrow Merricks missed his interception.

A float cross was delivered by Josh Faughton, Sam Clarke failed to intercept the pass.

Johnny Edison connected with a looping header for the goal but Richard Royston headed clear the danger.

29'

Wendell Martell played it past Sam Clarke.

Wendell Martell crossed into the box from the wing, Woodrow Merricks failed to intercept the pass.

Oli Putnam got to the ball ahead of Richard Royston, then cushioned a headed pass.

Wendell Martell held up the ball, evading the challenge of Deforrest Freecream and had a crack at goal.

Wendell Martell struck it just over the bar ... He will have kicked himself for missing that chance.

30'

Josh Faughton picked up Wendell Martell's excellent ball, Woodrow Merricks couldn't reach it.

Josh Faughton sent the ball flying towards goal from distance. Sam Clarke didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Chad Godfrey did well to tip it over the bar.

31'

Blaine Butts played a perfect pass for William Newell, Oli Putnam failed to reach the ball.

William Newell tried to use his skill to go past Bruce Quincy but Bruce Quincy block tackled William Newell.

33'

Sam Clarke block tackled Brian Jepson before Brian Jepson could pass the ball.

34'

The referee showed William Newell a yellow card.

35'

Guy Counter tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Johnny Edison cut it out easily.

36'

Bruce Quincy received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Oli Putnam, William Newell missed his interception.

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

37'

Wendell Martell played a wonderful ball for Derby Draft, the ball was picked up by Derby Draft before Sam Clarke could reach it.

Derby Draft got the float cross in from the wing, Woodrow Merricks couldn't cut it.

Deforrest Freecream challenged Shaun Tracey for a heading, then headed the ball clear.

38'

Woodrow Gardians played a great ball for Wendell Martell, Wendell Martell took it in his stride before Sam Clarke could intercept.

Wendell Martell jinked confidently past Woodrow Merricks.

Wendell Martell hit a fierce shot but Deforrest Freecream hoofed the ball clear.

39'

Johnny Edison picked up Ward Hart's superb pass, Deacon Murray couldn't cut out the pass.

Johnny Edison went by the challenge of Guy Counter.

Johnny Edison tried to jink past Deacon Murray but Deacon Murray cleanly tackled the ball.

40'

Blaine Butts stepped away from Bruce Quincy and curled the ball in at goal from 30 yards.

But Blaine Butts scooped it well over the crossbar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

41'

Oli Putnam tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but William Newell got to the ball first.

42'

Sam Clarke laid it forward to Woodrow Merricks, Woodrow Merricks picked up on the ball before Josh Faughton could reach it.

Woodrow Merricks dribbled past Wendell Martell.

Woodrow Merricks dribbled past Josh Faughton.

Woodrow Merricks was in a dangerous position !.

Woodrow Merricks was clean through with just Darrell Freeman to beat, sidestepped the keeper, and had the goal at his mercy. Woodrow Merricks finished a fine move !!!

Timaru county 0 - 1 Takapuna county

44'

Deacon Murray hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards. Johnny Edison approached too late to tackle him.

But it was well wide of the goal ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Takapuna county took the lead.Timaru county maintained 50% of possession and 50% for Takapuna county. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

William Newell was outmuscled by Oli Putnam.

Oli Putnam tried to cross into the box but The ball cannoned off Blaine Butts.

48'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Josh Faughton.

Johnny Edison made an attempt to move the ball forward but it was intercepted by William Newell.

49'

William Newell went in with a successful block tackle on Oli Putnam before Oli Putnam attempted to fire off a shot from long range.

51'

William Newell tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

52'

Ward Hart had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip but Deacon Murray got himself between the ball and goal.

53'

Johnny Edison went across and took the corner.

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

Chad Godfrey did well to turn the ball round the post.

54'

Oli Putnam tried to dribble past William Newell but William Newell nicked the ball from the toes of Oli Putnam.

56'

Johnny Edison fired in the freekick. Saved by Chad Godfrey .

58'

Woodrow Gardians passed the ball perfectly to Ward Hart, Deacon Murray missed his interception.

Woodrow Gardians picked up Ward Hart's superb pass, Guy Counter stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Woodrow Gardians got free in the penalty area and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Richard Royston approached too late to tackle him.

But Woodrow Gardians put it high and wide ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

59'

Bruce Quincy lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

Josh Faughton climbed above Deforrest Freecream, then headed the ball forward.

Wendell Martell shot with a bicycle kick but Richard Royston made the clearance.

62'

Josh Faughton lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

64'

Sam Clarke attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Josh Faughton cut it out easily.

65'

Deacon Murray took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

66'

Deacon Murray directed the ball to Guy Counter, Guy Counter trapped the ball nicely before Johnny Edison could reach it.

Guy Counter played a great ball for Alex Counter, Alex Counter picked up on the ball before Ward Hart could cut it out.

Alex Counter was able to make space and tried to lob the ball at goal. Woodrow Gardians approached too late to clear the danger.

Darrell Freeman did well to tip it round the post.

67'

Deacon Murray stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Johnny Edison.

68'

Deforrest Freecream looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Lucius Edison had the beating in the air of Brian Jepson, then flicked the ball forward.

Alex Counter found himself in some space and drove the ball at goal. Woodrow Gardians approached too late to block it.

Darrell Freeman gathered the ball safely.

72'

Deacon Murray flighted the ball into the opposing half of the field,Johnny Edison missed his interception.

Richard Royston got above Brian Jepson to win the ball, then attempted a looping header at goal.

Darrell Freeman made an acrobatic save.

73'

Ward Hart tried to feed the high ball but it was well intercepted by Deacon Murray.

74'

Sam Clarke tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball came off Josh Faughton.

75'

Guy Counter shielded the ball from Johnny Edison and shot a hopeful chance from long-range.

Darrell Freeman turned the ball behind.

76'

William Newell made an attempt to move the ball forward but Bruce Quincy intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

79'

Ward Hart got past Guy Counter.

Ward Hart tried to dart past Deacon Murray but Deacon Murray took the ball away from Ward Hart.

80'

Josh Faughton received the red card for his professional foul.

Deacon Murray tried to sprint past Ward Hart but Ward Hart took the ball away from Deacon Murray.

83'

Wendell Martell tried to hit it long to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Woodrow Merricks.

84'

Oli Putnam directed the ball to Bruce Quincy, Bruce Quincy trapped the ball nicely before William Newell could intercept.

Bruce Quincy tried to swing in a float cross but The ball struck Blaine Butts.

86'

William Newell tried to lift the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Bruce Quincy.

91'

Deacon Murray tried to get past Johnny Edison but Johnny Edison nicked the ball from the toes of Deacon Murray.

92'

Lucius Edison gave the corner straight to the opposition.

End Match Timaru county 0 - 1 Takapuna county