Welcome to the match between Takapuna county and Wairoa wanderers

1'

Diggory Readdie moved the ball forward for Tyrone Babcoke , Tyrone Babcoke took it in his stride before Guy Counter could reach it.

From medium range, Tyrone Babcoke bent the ball past Deacon Murray towards goal.

Chad Godfrey saved and held the ball.

2'

Deacon Murray made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Tyrone Babcoke found himself in the way of the ball.

3'

William Newell sprinted past Boyce Waters .

The float cross came in from William Newell on the wing, Amery Spears couldn't cut it.

Alex Counter got to the ball before Boyce Waters , then headed the ball forward.

William Newell stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball came off Monty Firmin .

4'

William Newell sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

5'

Connor Marchand stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Woodrow Merricks made a great interception.

6'

Deacon Murray stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Diggory Readdie .

7'

Richard Royston tried to skip past Tyrone Babcoke but Richard Royston lost the ball to Tyrone Babcoke .

10'

Connor Marchand tried to jink past Woodrow Merricks but his possession is lost through a tackle by Woodrow Merricks.

12'

Chase Curtis skipped easily past William Newell.

Chase Curtis tried to dribble past Blaine Butts but Blaine Butts blocked Chase Curtis in a good, clean tackle.

13'

Connor Marchand made a pass to Gore Ashley , Gore Ashley took it in his stride before Woodrow Merricks could reach it.

Gore Ashley directed the ball to Connor Marchand , Connor Marchand picked up on the ball before Sam Clarke could reach it.

Connor Marchand delivered a low cross, Woodrow Merricks couldn't cut it.

Manley Odell moved onto the ball and hurriedly hit a shot, Deforrest Freecream failed to charge down the shot.

But Manley Odell effort went inches wide ... It looked a certain goal, he really should have hit the back of the net.

14'

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

15'

Blaine Butts swung the corner into the box.

Monty Firmin out-jumped Guy Counter, then headed the ball clear.

20'

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

22'

Sam Clarke tried to pass the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Gore Ashley .

23'

Tyrone Babcoke took the ball past Guy Counter.

Manley Odell received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Tyrone Babcoke , Manley Odell latched onto the ball before Deacon Murray could reach it.

Chipped goalwards by Manley Odell but Deforrest Freecream hoofed the ball clear.

25'

Sam Clarke looked destined to score from long range but Gore Ashley blocked him.

26'

Don Merricks had a crack at goal from the freekick. But Don Merricks blazed it over the bar.

27'

Sam Clarke dribbled past Gore Ashley .

Sam Clarke dribbled confidently past Connor Marchand .

Sam Clarke tried an optimistic effort at goal but Boyce Waters blocked the shot.

28'

Amery Spears played the ball long looking for a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Deforrest Freecream.

30'

Diggory Readdie tried to get onto the pass but Deacon Murray made a great interception.

31'

Alex Counter sent over the freekick. But the ball went flying over the bar.

35'

Sam Clarke delivered the ball to Woodrow Merricks, Woodrow Merricks latched onto the ball before Don Merricks could reach it.

Woodrow Merricks played the ball into the area,Gore Ashley failed to reach the ball.

Monty Firmin got up above Guy Counter and headed the ball clear.

37'

Diggory Readdie tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Deacon Murray had no problem in intercepting the ball.

38'

Guy Counter played a wonderful ball for Deacon Murray, Deacon Murray latched onto the ball before Diggory Readdie could reach it.

Deacon Murray stepped away from Tyrone Babcoke and hit a crashing drive from 25 yards.

Boyce Spears failed to save the ball ... Deacon Murray scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Takapuna county 1 - 0 Wairoa wanderers

39'

Manley Odell swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

40'

Sam Clarke tried to dribble past Gore Ashley but Gore Ashley didn't allow.

41'

Connor Marchand stepped up and struck the freekick. But Connor Marchand put it wide of the goal.

44'

William Newell had the strength to hold off Amery Spears .

William Newell tried to chip the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Chase Curtis .

45'

Connor Marchand tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Sam Clarke.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Wairoa wanderers were unfortunate to go in behind.Takapuna county had 49% possession in the match, while Wairoa wanderers had 51%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Deacon Murray tried to get past Amery Spears but Amery Spears blocked Deacon Murray in a good, clean tackle.

50'

Deacon Murray went across and took the corner.

Richard Royston rose bravely above Monty Firmin to win the ball, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

But Richard Royston's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

51'

Deacon Murray blocked Diggory Readdie before Diggory Readdie could pass the ball.

54'

Blaine Butts shielded the ball from Amery Spears and hit a speculative long-range shot.

Blaine Butts got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... It was a shocking miss.

55'

Connor Marchand sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

56'

Connor Marchand played it confidently past Woodrow Merricks.

Connor Marchand crossed the ball low into the box, Sam Clarke stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Boyce Waters moved onto the ball and immediately fired in a curving shot at goal but Deforrest Freecream got himself between the ball and goal.

58'

Sam Clarke tried to dribble past Gore Ashley but his possession is lost through a tackle by Gore Ashley .

59'

Amery Spears executed a block tackle on Blaine Butts before Blaine Butts attempted to pass the ball.

61'

Corner taken by William Newell.

Richard Royston hit the ball with his head toward the goal but Boyce Waters headed the ball clear.

63'

Deacon Murray had shrugged off the challenge of Tyrone Babcoke and struck the ball with fury from 30 yards.

But Deacon Murray put it high and wide ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

64'

Gore Ashley attempted to feed the high ball but Lucius Edison did well to spot and intercept the pass.

65'

Chase Curtis hit the ball forward to Amery Spears , William Newell failed to intercept the pass.

Amery Spears fired off a medium-ranged shot. Blaine Butts wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Chad Godfrey was caught out of position ... Amery Spears scored. Super finish !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Takapuna county 1 - 1 Wairoa wanderers

66'

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

67'

Deacon Murray attempted to play a long ball but The ball came off Diggory Readdie .

68'

Gore Ashley sprinted to escape from Woodrow Merricks.

Gore Ashley tried to get the cross in but Sam Clarke had no problem in intercepting the ball.

69'

Diggory Readdie tried to chip the ball forward but Guy Counter made it first to the ball and intercepted.

71'

Don Merricks fed the ball forward to Amery Spears , the ball was picked up by Amery Spears before William Newell could intercept.

Amery Spears passed the ball to Chase Curtis , Blaine Butts failed to intercept the pass.

Chase Curtis went by the challenge of William Newell.

Chase Curtis smashed the ball towards the top corner. Richard Royston didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Chase Curtis put it wide of the goal ... It was a shocking miss.

72'

Blaine Butts dribbled past Amery Spears .

Blaine Butts played it confidently past Chase Curtis .

Blaine Butts was able to make space and shot on the ball. Monty Firmin failed to block the shot.

Boyce Spears failed to stop the ball ... A great goal from a fine move by Blaine Butts !!! ... He slided on his knees !

Takapuna county 2 - 1 Wairoa wanderers

73'

Chase Curtis hit the ball forward to Connor Marchand , Connor Marchand picked up on the ball before William Newell could reach it.

Connor Marchand tried to get the ball across but Blaine Butts came close and blocked it.

76'

Deacon Murray tried to chip the ball forward but Tyrone Babcoke cut it out easily.

77'

Sam Clarke used his skill to go past Gore Ashley .

Sam Clarke whipped in a float cross, Connor Marchand couldn't reach it.

Boyce Waters beat Deacon Murray to the ball, then used his head to clear the ball.

81'

Boyce Waters 's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

84'

Blaine Butts was outpaced by Chase Curtis .

The float cross came in from Chase Curtis on the wing, William Newell failed to reach the ball.

Don Merricks headed it across the goal but Deforrest Freecream headed the ball to safety.

85'

Diggory Readdie turned on the ball to leave Guy Counter standing.

Diggory Readdie span past Deacon Murray.

Pass by Diggory Readdie to Don Merricks , Don Merricks latched onto the ball before Guy Counter could reach it.

Don Merricks found an opportunity to score but Richard Royston made the last ditch tackle.

86'

Tyrone Babcoke went in with a successful block tackle on Lucius Edison before Lucius Edison could pass the ball.

87'

Tyrone Babcoke skipped easily past Guy Counter.

Tyrone Babcoke held up the ball, evading the challenge of Deacon Murray and shot for the top corner from 20 yards.

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

88'

Guy Counter played a great ball for Deacon Murray, Deacon Murray took it in his stride before Tyrone Babcoke could cut it out.

Deacon Murray made an attempt to move the ball forward but Diggory Readdie intercepted but couldn't control.

90'

Sam Clarke found a chance to score from long range but Connor Marchand made an crucial challenge!.

91'

Diggory Readdie flicked the ball over Guy Counter's head !.

Diggory Readdie hit towards goal from 25 yards out. Deacon Murray approached too late to block it.

Chad Godfrey did his best yet he couldn't save it ... Diggory Readdie finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He wheeled away in jubilation !

Takapuna county 2 - 2 Wairoa wanderers

End Match Takapuna county 2 - 2 Wairoa wanderers