Welcome to the match between Takapuna county and Albany forest

2'

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

4'

Monty Aistein skipped easily past the challenge of Blaine Butts.

A float cross was delivered by Monty Aistein, William Newell tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Richard Royston got well above Ron Grant to win the ball, then headed clear the danger.

5'

Ron Grant tried for goal from the freekick. Ron Grant got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar.

6'

Evelyn Jepson sprinted to escape from Guy Counter.

Ron Grant received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Evelyn Jepson, Deacon Murray failed to reach the ball.

Ron Grant played a perfect pass for Monty Aistein, Deforrest Freecream tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Monty Aistein found a gap and struck the ball with fury. Richard Royston couldn't reach it.

Chad Godfrey wan't fast enough to make the save ... A goal was scored by Monty Aistein !!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Takapuna county 0 - 1 Albany forest

7'

Blaine Butts could not stop a confident Monty Aistein going past him.

Monty Aistein tried to sprint past William Newell but William Newell nicked the ball from the toes of Monty Aistein.

8'

Blaine Butts sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

10'

Blaine Butts lifted the ball ahead of Lucius Edison, Lucius Edison controlled the ball when bringing it down before Darrell Counter could intercept.

Lucius Edison found a perfect spot and had a crack at goal. Steve McDonald wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

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

11'

Evelyn Jepson attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Deacon Murray.

12'

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

Pass by Deacon Murray to Blaine Butts, Blaine Butts trapped the ball nicely before Evelyn Jepson could cut it out.

Blaine Butts stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Alan Rigby.

13'

Deacon Murray looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but The ball came off Josh Albert.

15'

Blaine Butts fed the ball forward to William Newell, Darrell Counter stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

William Newell got the float cross in from the wing, Monty Aistein couldn't cut it.

Lucius Edison got up above Steve McDonald, then headed the ball upfield.

From out wide, Deforrest Freecream fired in a curving shot at goal but Alan Rigby hoofed the ball clear.

18'

Guy Counter tried to knock a long ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Josh Albert.

19'

Poor corner kick delivered by Deforrest Freecream that went straight to the opposition.

21'

Josh Albert delivered the ball to Evelyn Jepson, Guy Counter couldn't cut out the pass.

Evelyn Jepson took the ball past Deacon Murray.

Evelyn Jepson hit towards goal from 25 yards out. Guy Counter didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Good save by Chad Godfrey who held the ball well.

22'

William Newell dribbled past Monty Aistein.

William Newell tried to take the ball past Darrell Counter but failed.

23'

Mick Thomson went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

24'

Monty Aistein made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Alex Counter.

25'

Monty Aistein dribbled past William Newell.

Monty Aistein crossed the ball low , Blaine Butts failed to intercept the pass.

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

But Mick Thomson sent the ball well over the bar ... It was an unbelievable miss.

26'

Blaine Butts tried to take the ball past Darrell Counter but Darrell Counter blocked Blaine Butts.

27'

Josh Albert turned on the ball to leave Woodrow Merricks standing.

Josh Albert tried to dribble past Guy Counter but Josh Albert lost the ball to Guy Counter's block tackle.

28'

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

Guy Counter played a lovely ball for Lucius Edison, the ball was picked up by Lucius Edison before Evelyn Jepson could intercept.

Lucius Edison found himself in some space and tried to lob the ball at goal. Steve McDonald failed to block the shot.

Saved in style by Braxton Jordan !.

32'

Deacon Murray was shown a yellow card.

35'

Irvin Deadman fired in the freekick into the back of the net. Chad Godfrey shouldn't have been beaten from that angle. ...

Takapuna county 0 - 2 Albany forest

37'

Pass by Darrell Counter to Evelyn Jepson, William Newell couldn't reach it.

Evelyn Jepson was pressed by Blaine Butts but he evaded the challenge and bent the ball towards goal from 20 yards.

But Evelyn Jepson blazed it over the bar ... He should have hit the target at least.

38'

Deacon Murray tried to play a long ball but Josh Albert cut it out easily.

39'

Irvin Deadman held up the ball, evading the challenge of Woodrow Merricks and hit it high and hard towards goal from 35 yards.

But Irvin Deadman didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

40'

Deacon Murray looked for the head of Lucius Edison, Lucius Edison brought the ball under control superbly before Josh Albert could intercept.

From out wide, Lucius Edison fired in a curving shot at goal but Steve McDonald charged down the shot.

41'

Deacon Murray played a pinpoint pass to Guy Counter, the ball was picked up by Guy Counter before Evelyn Jepson could reach it.

Guy Counter moved the ball forward for William Newell, William Newell picked up on the ball before Josh Albert could intercept.

William Newell found a gap and hit a fierce shot. Alan Rigby failed to charge down the shot.

Braxton Jordan tipped the ball round the post.

43'

William Newell made good use of the scissors dribble. As Darrell Counter lost his balance, William Newell dribbled past Darrell Counter.

William Newell took the ball confidently past Monty Aistein.

Pass by William Newell to Richard Royston, Richard Royston trapped the ball nicely before Alan Rigby could cut it out.

Richard Royston shot! but Steve McDonald threw himself in front of the shot.

45'

William Newell found an opportunity to score from long range but Darrell Counter made an crucial challenge!.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Albany forest took the lead.Takapuna county had 50% possession in the match, while Albany forest had 50%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Blaine Butts played a wonderful ball for William Newell, Darrell Counter tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

William Newell got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick. Monty Aistein approached too late to block it.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... He held his head in his hands.

49'

Deacon Murray was outmuscled by Josh Albert.

Josh Albert tried to dribble past Guy Counter but Guy Counter block tackled Josh Albert.

50'

Blaine Butts fed the ball forward to William Newell, William Newell trapped the ball nicely before Darrell Counter could intercept.

William Newell tried to whip in a float cross but The ball cannoned off Monty Aistein.

51'

Irvin Deadman sprinted to escape from Sam Clarke.

Irvin Deadman tried to swing in a float cross but he misjudged the cross as he was under too much pressure from Woodrow Merricks.

52'

Blaine Butts made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Darrell Counter intercepted but couldn't control.

53'

Deacon Murray dribbled confidently past Evelyn Jepson.

Deacon Murray hit towards goal from 25 yards out. Josh Albert approached too late to clear the danger.

Denied by Braxton Jordan.

54'

Deacon Murray sprinted to escape from Evelyn Jepson.

Deacon Murray tried to pass it high to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Josh Albert.

56'

Monty Aistein dribbled past Alex Counter.

Monty Aistein tried to play a long ball but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by William Newell.

57'

Poor corner kick delivered by Evelyn Jepson that went straight to the opposition.

59'

Deacon Murray stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Josh Albert closed in and intercepted the ball.

60'

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

61'

Yellow card shown to Nat Abram.

Sam Clarke sent the ball into the area for Alex Counter, Alex Counter took an excellent first touch before Nat Abram could intercept.

Alex Counter made an attempt to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Alan Rigby.

62'

Richard Royston stepped away from Darrell Counter and hit a fierce shot from 35 yards.

Braxton Jordan watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was a poor miss from Richard Royston. He looked like he was short of match practice.

64'

Evelyn Jepson tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Guy Counter came close and blocked it.

65'

Deacon Murray passed the ball to Guy Counter, Josh Albert missed his interception.

Guy Counter evaded the challenge of Evelyn Jepson and hit the ball from long range.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Guy Counter ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

66'

Deacon Murray tried to lift the ball forward but Josh Albert blocked it.

68'

Guy Counter picked up Deacon Murray's excellent ball, Josh Albert stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Guy Counter tried to curl one in from medium range. Evelyn Jepson couldn't reach it.

Guy Counter got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Guy Counter. He looked like he was short of match practice.

69'

Darrell Counter could not stop a confident Blaine Butts going past him.

Blaine Butts stepped away from Monty Aistein and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 40 yards.

Braxton Jordan used his fists to clear the ball.

71'

Corner taken by Alan Rigby and cut out by the opposition.

72'

Monty Aistein tried to lob the ball forward but The ball cannoned off William Newell.

73'

Yellow card shown to Steve McDonald.

74'

Deacon Murray tried to play a long ball but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Josh Albert.

76'

Blaine Butts played a great ball for William Newell, William Newell picked up on the ball before Monty Aistein could cut it out.

William Newell tried to whip in a float cross but Darrell Counter closed in and intercepted the ball.

78'

Monty Aistein tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Sam Clarke coolly intercepted the pass.

80'

Sam Clarke attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Nat Abram.

82'

Monty Aistein shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards but William Newell got himself between the ball and goal.

84'

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

85'

Woodrow Merricks dribbled past Darrell Counter.

A low cross was delivered by Woodrow Merricks, Nat Abram failed to reach the ball.

Alex Counter hit the ball on the volley but Steve McDonald cleared the ball to safety.

86'

Blaine Butts dribbled past Darrell Counter.

Blaine Butts sent in a float cross over Monty Aistein.

Steve McDonald got well above Sam Clarke to win the ball, then headed the ball clear.

End Match Takapuna county 0 - 2 Albany forest