Welcome to the match between Rotorua city and Ashburton town

1'

Jimmy Bald struck a long range piledriver! but Blaine Witherspoon hoofed the ball clear.

3'

Ryan Beckham tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Clifford Davis.

5'

Jammy Samuel skipped past the challenge of Blaine Witherspoon.

Jammy Samuel tried to dart past Clifford Davis but Jammy Samuel lost the ball to Clifford Davis's block tackle.

7'

Jimmy Bald picked up Jammy Samuel's excellent ball, Abel Dyer couldn't cut out the pass.

Jimmy Bald tried to skip past the challenge of Blaine Witherspoon but Blaine Witherspoon dispossessed Jimmy Bald.

9'

Esmund Helence went in with a successful block tackle on Dylan Babby before Dylan Babby attempted to deliver the ball.

10'

Abel Dyer received a yellow card.

Clifford Davis played it confidently past Jimmy Bald.

Clifford Davis blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance. Jammy Samuel wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Clifford Davis scooped it over the bar ... He should have hit the target at least.

11'

Yellow card shown to Wilburn Jackingham.

Clifford Davis played the ball to Blaine Witherspoon's feet, Jimmy Bald failed to reach the ball.

Blaine Witherspoon tried to supply a float cross but he overhit the cross as he was under too much pressure from Jammy Samuel.

12'

Gabriel Marchand turned with the ball past Obi Pound.

Gabriel Marchand tried to centre the ball but Rylan Acker closed in and intercepted the ball.

13'

Pearce Rogerson tried to get past Dan Petit but Pearce Rogerson lost the ball to Dan Petit.

15'

Woodrow Hyland surged past Esmund Helence!.

Woodrow Hyland tried to dart past Dan Petit but Dan Petit blocked Woodrow Hyland in a good, clean tackle.

16'

Wilburn Jackingham took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

17'

Vince Blake fired in the freekick. Duke Jobber got himself in front of the shot.

18'

Clifford Davis dribbled past Jimmy Bald.

Clifford Davis took the ball past Jammy Samuel.

Shot by Clifford Davis. Ryan Beckham approached too late to clear the danger.

Clifford Davis sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... It was an epic miss.

20'

Rylan Acker made a good pass to Jammy Samuel, Blaine Witherspoon tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Jammy Samuel tried to play it past Clifford Davis but Clifford Davis dispossessed Jammy Samuel.

21'

Woodrow Hyland dribbled past Dan Petit.

Woodrow Hyland made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Esmund Helence.

22'

Dan Petit played a perfect pass for Esmund Helence, Esmund Helence picked up on the ball before Woodrow Hyland could cut it out.

Esmund Helence played a wonderful ball for Fronk Rowbottom, Fronk Rowbottom trapped the ball nicely before Pearce Rogerson could cut it out.

Fronk Rowbottom fed the ball forward to Gabriel Marchand, Vince Blake failed to reach the ball.

Gabriel Marchand passed along the floor for Blaine Witherspoon to pick it up, Blaine Witherspoon took possession of the ball before Ryan Beckham could reach it.

Blaine Witherspoon tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Vince Blake.

23'

Gabriel Marchand tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Jimmy Bald cut it out.

24'

Jimmy Bald was outpaced by Dan Petit.

Dan Petit tried to use his skill to go past Pearce Rogerson but Pearce Rogerson block tackled Dan Petit.

25'

Rylan Acker made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball struck Fronk Rowbottom.

26'

Rylan Acker tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Wilburn Jackingham.

28'

Fronk Rowbottom took the corner.

Blaine Witherspoon jumped above Ryan Beckham, then headed the ball upfield.

Gabriel Marchand got free in the penalty area and drove the ball at goal. Vince Blake couldn't reach it.

Deacon Allsopp was well positioned and untroubled by the shot.

30'

Abel Dyer dispatched the freekick goalwards.. Deacon Allsopp tried to save but he fumbled the ball!. ... GOAL!!!

Rotorua city 0 - 1 Ashburton town

32'

Gabriel Marchand played a pinpoint pass to Dan Petit, Dan Petit took it in his stride before Rylan Acker could cut it out.

Dan Petit tried to swing in a float cross but The ball bounced off Obi Pound.

34'

Dan Petit sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

38'

Pearce Rogerson flighted the ball into the opposing half of the field,Esmund Helence failed to intercept the pass.

Dylan Babby forced the ball goalwards with a header but Camden Black headed the ball clear.

39'

Block tackle from Blaine Witherspoon, easily dispossessing Jammy Samuel before Jammy Samuel attempted to pass the ball.

41'

Vince Blake attempted to lift the ball forward but The ball struck Camden Black.

42'

Esmund Helence swiftly put in the freekick. The wall blocked the shot.

43'

Jammy Samuel took the ball past Blaine Witherspoon.

Jammy Samuel tried to play it past Clifford Davis but Clifford Davis blocked Jammy Samuel.

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47'

Dan Petit had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip. Pearce Rogerson approached too late to block it.

Dan Petit's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... He dropped to his knees.

49'

Woodrow Hyland took the play over the halfway line,Dan Petit failed to intercept the pass.

Camden Black got ahead of Jammy Samuel to win the ball, then headed the ball to safety.

52'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Dan Petit.

Blaine Witherspoon passed the ball to Clifford Davis, Clifford Davis trapped the ball nicely before Jimmy Bald could reach it.

Jammy Samuel was outpaced by Clifford Davis.

Clifford Davis evaded the challenge of Vince Blake and had a crack at goal.

But Clifford Davis's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... It was an unbelievable miss.

53'

Woodrow Hyland tried to dribble past Nat Wakefield but Nat Wakefield robbed Woodrow Hyland.

54'

Esmund Helence passed along the floor for Blaine Witherspoon to pick it up, Pearce Rogerson failed to intercept the pass.

Blaine Witherspoon took the ball past Woodrow Hyland.

Blaine Witherspoon twisted past Pearce Rogerson.

Blaine Witherspoon found himself with plenty of time and struck the ball with fury. Ryan Beckham wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Deacon Allsopp chose to punch the ball away.

58'

Esmund Helence looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Fronk Rowbottom climbed above Vince Blake, then had a header for a goal.

Deacon Allsopp got up and punched the ball out of danger.

59'

Clifford Davis stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Jimmy Bald.

60'

Woodrow Hyland dribbled past Esmund Helence.

Woodrow Hyland tried to pass the ball forward but Dan Petit closed in and intercepted the ball.

61'

Obi Pound picked up Rylan Acker's excellent ball, Gabriel Marchand couldn't cut it.

Obi Pound hit a long pass upfield,Wilburn Jackingham couldn't cut out the pass.

Fitzroy Tinker beat Camden Black to the ball, then cushioned a headed pass.

Jammy Samuel made a good pass to Dylan Babby, Dylan Babby latched onto the ball before Nat Wakefield could cut it out.

Dylan Babby shot for the top corner but Camden Black managed to block the shot.

64'

Jimmy Bald tried to lift the ball forward but Blaine Witherspoon intercepted but couldn't control.

65'

Woodrow Hyland played a pinpoint pass to Pearce Rogerson, Esmund Helence missed his interception.

Pearce Rogerson tried to score from medium range but he couldn't escape the attentions of Dan Petit.

67'

Pearce Rogerson struck the freekick. Duke Jobber tipped the ball acrobatically over the bar.

68'

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

69'

Fitzroy Tinker tried to get past Clifford Davis but Clifford Davis won the ball from Fitzroy Tinker.

70'

Blaine Witherspoon swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

72'

Woodrow Hyland made a good pass to Pearce Rogerson, Dan Petit couldn't reach it.

Pearce Rogerson played a pinpoint pass to Fitzroy Tinker, Fitzroy Tinker picked up on the ball before Esmund Helence could reach it.

Good play by Fitzroy Tinker in making himself some space and struck it at goal. Nat Wakefield approached too late to block it.

Duke Jobber made a save.

73'

Woodrow Hyland tried to play a long ball forward but it was intercepted by Clifford Davis.

74'

Vince Blake took the corner.

Obi Pound got to the ball ahead of Camden Black, then made an attacking header.

Duke Jobber saved superbly and held the ball.

75'

Poor corner kick by Jammy Samuel. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

76'

Esmund Helence played the ball long looking for a team-mate but The ball bounced off Pearce Rogerson.

77'

Woodrow Hyland tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Esmund Helence intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

78'

Pearce Rogerson chipped it through to Dylan Babby, Dan Petit failed to reach the ball.

Dylan Babby made an attempt to move the ball forward but The ball struck Camden Black.

79'

The referee showed Pearce Rogerson a yellow card.

Rylan Acker hit a crashing drive from 40 yards. Wilburn Jackingham failed to charge down the shot.

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

80'

The corner was taken by Fitzroy Tinker towards the edge of the area.

Ryan Beckham beat Nat Wakefield to the ball, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

Duke Jobber failed to stop the ball ... Ryan Beckham scored !!! ... The fans chanted Ryan Beckham's name !

Rotorua city 1 - 1 Ashburton town

81'

Camden Black had the strength to hold off Rylan Acker.

Camden Black shot a hopeful chance from medium-range but Obi Pound charged down the shot.

82'

Woodrow Hyland surged past Esmund Helence!.

Woodrow Hyland passed the ball to Fitzroy Tinker, Fitzroy Tinker latched onto the ball before Dan Petit could cut it out.

Fitzroy Tinker lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and attempted a thunderous drive. Camden Black wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

You would have needed two keepers to save that one!! ... Fitzroy Tinker scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Rotorua city 2 - 1 Ashburton town

83'

The referee showed Abel Dyer the red card.

84'

Gabriel Marchand tried to test the keeper from the freekick. But he hit it not high enough to get over the wall.

85'

Jammy Samuel tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but Blaine Witherspoon intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

86'

Pass by Rylan Acker to Obi Pound, the ball was picked up by Obi Pound before Wilburn Jackingham could cut it out.

Obi Pound directed the ball past Gabriel Marchand to Rylan Acker.

Rylan Acker got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick but Wilburn Jackingham cleared the ball from danger.

87'

Rylan Acker attempted to feed the high ball but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Wilburn Jackingham.

89'

Ryan Beckham attempted to play a long ball but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Esmund Helence.

90'

Jammy Samuel played a long ball to Dylan Babby, Blaine Witherspoon failed to intercept the pass.

Dylan Babby struck it! but the shot was charged down by Nat Wakefield.

91'

Jimmy Bald lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

92'

Fronk Rowbottom swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

93'

Jammy Samuel laid it forward to Jimmy Bald, Jimmy Bald took possession of the ball before Blaine Witherspoon could intercept.

Jimmy Bald tried to swing in a float cross but The ball struck Clifford Davis.

End Match Rotorua city 2 - 1 Ashburton town