Welcome to the match between Rotorua city and Waitakere wanderers

1'

Jammy Samuel tried to use his skill to go past Horatio Kitchen but Horatio Kitchen succesfully won the ball from Jammy Samuel.

4'

Woodrow Hyland tried to skip past the challenge of Josh Hart but Woodrow Hyland lost the ball to Josh Hart 's block tackle.

5'

Jammy Samuel hit a speculative effort from 30 yards but the shot clattered off Horatio Kitchen .

6'

Usual Cowden spotted Isiah Howland in the area and chipped the ball in, Isiah Howland took an excellent first touch before Ryan Beckham could intercept.

Isiah Howland made space for himself and hit a fierce shot. Vince Blake failed to block the shot.

But Isiah Howland 's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... He held his head in his hands.

7'

Wilton Odell tried to feed the high ball but The ball struck Obi Pound.

8'

Pearce Pound tried his luck with a long range chip. Jimmy Bald failed to charge down the shot.

Good goalkeeping by Deacon Allsopp to block the shot with his body.

9'

Wilton Odell hit the ball high towards Isiah Howland in the area, Isiah Howland brought the ball under control superbly before Jimmy Bald could intercept.

Isiah Howland hit the ball forward to Christopher Jackson , the ball was picked up by Christopher Jackson before Ryan Beckham could intercept.

Block tackle from Vince Blake, easily dispossessing Christopher Jackson before Christopher Jackson attempted to shoot at goal.

10'

Vince Blake tried to get past Horatio Kitchen but Horatio Kitchen robbed Vince Blake.

11'

Josh Hart curled the ball in at goal from long range but Pearce Rogerson made the clearance.

14'

Wilton Odell held up the ball, evading the challenge of Rylan Acker and hit a crashing drive from 40 yards.

Deacon Allsopp did well to tip it round the post.

18'

Pearce Rogerson's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

19'

Long pass by Christopher Odell to Devereux Jepson , Jimmy Bald failed to intercept the pass.

Devereux Jepson tried to get onto the pass but Vince Blake closed in and intercepted the ball.

20'

Farran Newell directed the ball to Josh Hart , Pearce Rogerson failed to reach the ball.

From medium range, Josh Hart bent the ball towards goal but Woodrow Hyland scrambled the ball away.

21'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Vince Blake.

Pearce Rogerson stepped up to take the freekick. But he hit it too low as the wall blocked the shot.

22'

Christopher Odell made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Jimmy Bald.

23'

Christopher Jackson made a pass to Wilton Odell , Wilton Odell latched onto the ball before Rylan Acker could cut it out.

Wilton Odell tried to deliver the ball in from wide but he misjudged the cross as he had been pressured by Obi Pound.

25'

Wilton Odell made good use of the scissors dribble. As Rylan Acker lost his balance, Wilton Odell dribbled past Rylan Acker.

Wilton Odell failed in his attempt to twist past Obi Pound.

30'

Pearce Pound got past Woodrow Hyland with ease.

Pearce Pound shielded the ball from Pearce Rogerson and curled the ball in at goal from distance.

Good goalkeeping by Deacon Allsopp to block the shot with his body.

32'

Christopher Odell played a pinpoint pass to Horatio Kitchen , Horatio Kitchen trapped the ball nicely before Jimmy Bald could cut it out.

Horatio Kitchen tried to cross the ball low but The ball cannoned off Jammy Samuel.

33'

Vince Blake fed the ball forward to Woodrow Hyland, Josh Hart failed to intercept the pass.

Woodrow Hyland directed the ball nicely to Obi Pound, Obi Pound took possession of the ball before Farran Newell could cut it out.

Obi Pound found himself with plenty of time and fired in a curving shot at goal. Devereux Jepson approached too late to block it.

But Obi Pound sent the ball wide of the mark ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

34'

Woodrow Hyland passed along the floor for Pearce Rogerson to pick it up, Josh Hart stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Pearce Rogerson played a lovely ball for Woodrow Hyland, Woodrow Hyland took possession of the ball before Farran Newell could cut it out.

Woodrow Hyland tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Josh Hart .

35'

Josh Hart tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Pearce Rogerson.

36'

Obi Pound was outpaced by Wilton Odell .

Wilton Odell tried to cross the halfway line with the ball but he misjudged the cross as he had been pressured by Rylan Acker.

38'

Pass by Pearce Pound to Farran Newell , Farran Newell picked up on the ball before Pearce Rogerson could intercept.

Farran Newell shot from 30 yards. Woodrow Hyland wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Deacon Allsopp gathered the ball safely.

41'

Woodrow Hyland delivered the ball to Obi Pound, Josh Hart couldn't reach it.

Obi Pound turned with the ball past Farran Newell .

Obi Pound had a go on goal. Devereux Jepson approached too late to block it.

Titus Foss blocked the shot.

43'

Rylan Acker moved the ball forward for Obi Pound, Obi Pound took it in his stride before Isiah Howland could reach it.

Obi Pound tried to send in a float cross but Christopher Jackson intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

44'

Usual Cowden laid it forward to Farran Newell , Farran Newell took it in his stride before Woodrow Hyland could cut it out.

Farran Newell played a great ball for Christopher Odell , Christopher Odell trapped the ball nicely before Pearce Rogerson could reach it.

Christopher Odell found himself in some space and aimed for the top corner. Vince Blake approached too late to block it.

Saved in style by Deacon Allsopp !.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Rotorua city maintained 43% of possession and 57% for Waitakere wanderers. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Woodrow Hyland attempted to chip the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Christopher Odell .

51'

Josh Hart had a crack from the freekick. But he hit it too low as the wall blocked the shot.

52'

Farran Newell tried to move the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Woodrow Hyland.

54'

Obi Pound tried to curl one in from long range but the shot clattered off Christopher Jackson .

55'

Farran Newell tried to play it past Pearce Rogerson but Pearce Rogerson succesfully won the ball from Farran Newell .

56'

Rylan Acker delivered the ball to Vince Blake, Wilton Odell couldn't cut it.

Vince Blake put some curve on the shot from long range but Christopher Jackson got himself between the ball and goal.

57'

Horatio Kitchen picked up Christopher Odell 's excellent ball, Jimmy Bald missed his interception.

Jammy Samuel blocked Horatio Kitchen before Horatio Kitchen attempted to shoot at goal from medium range.

58'

Christopher Odell played the ball long looking for a team-mate but Jimmy Bald found himself in the way of the ball.

59'

Josh Hart was shown a yellow card.

Christopher Odell escaped from the challenge of Pearce Rogerson and struck the ball with fury from 30 yards.

But Christopher Odell struck the ball wide ... He held his head in his hands.

61'

Pass by Horatio Kitchen to Christopher Odell , Jimmy Bald couldn't cut it.

Christopher Odell tried to pass the ball forward but Jammy Samuel blocked it.

62'

Wilton Odell tried to knock a long ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Obi Pound.

63'

Wilton Odell attempted to feed the high ball but Obi Pound intercepted the pass.

64'

The referee showed Devereux Jepson a yellow card.

Obi Pound played the ball to Rylan Acker's feet, Rylan Acker took possession of the ball before Christopher Jackson could intercept.

Rylan Acker centred the ball, Wilton Odell tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Pearce Rogerson passed instantly to his left but it was a poor ball.

65'

Jammy Samuel tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Horatio Kitchen did well to spot and intercept the pass.

67'

Jammy Samuel got past Horatio Kitchen with ease.

Jammy Samuel stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Christopher Odell .

69'

Horatio Kitchen made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball struck Jimmy Bald.

70'

Woodrow Hyland tried to play it past Josh Hart but Woodrow Hyland lost the ball to Josh Hart 's block tackle.

72'

Christopher Jackson made a pass to Wilton Odell , Obi Pound failed to reach the ball.

Wilton Odell sprinted past Rylan Acker.

Wilton Odell was through on goal.

Wilton Odell got into a one on one situation with Deacon Allsopp and tried to dribble past the keeper but he failed.

73'

Farran Newell skipped easily past the challenge of Woodrow Hyland.

Farran Newell tried to jink past Pearce Rogerson but Pearce Rogerson blocked Farran Newell in a good, clean tackle.

74'

Horatio Kitchen received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Christopher Odell , Horatio Kitchen latched onto the ball before Ryan Beckham could cut it out.

Horatio Kitchen flighted the ball to Pearce Pound , Jimmy Bald couldn't cut it.

Pearce Pound got free in the penalty area and tried to lob the ball at goal. Ryan Beckham didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Deacon Allsopp used his fists to clear the ball.

75'

Horatio Kitchen blocked Jammy Samuel before Jammy Samuel tried to get onto the pass.

76'

Christopher Jackson tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Obi Pound.

77'

Dylan Babby gave the corner straight to the opposition.

81'

Wilton Odell hit a fierce shot from 40 yards but Pearce Rogerson got himself between the ball and goal.

82'

Jammy Samuel tried to take the ball past Horatio Kitchen but Horatio Kitchen blocked Jammy Samuel in a good, clean tackle.

83'

Christopher Odell flicked the ball over Jimmy Bald's head !.

Christopher Odell tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Jammy Samuel.

85'

Christopher Odell played a perfect pass for Horatio Kitchen , Horatio Kitchen took possession of the ball before Jammy Samuel could reach it.

Horatio Kitchen directed the ball to Christopher Odell , Christopher Odell picked up on the ball before Jimmy Bald could reach it.

Christopher Odell squared the ball, Jammy Samuel failed to intercept the pass.

Isiah Howland ran onto the ball and quickly struck it towards the goal but Ryan Beckham got himself between the ball and goal.

86'

Farran Newell looked to play the ball high to Christopher Odell , Christopher Odell brought the ball under control superbly before Pearce Rogerson could reach it.

Christopher Odell made a pass to Horatio Kitchen , the ball was picked up by Horatio Kitchen before Vince Blake could reach it.

Horatio Kitchen found a gap and flicked it goalwards. Ryan Beckham didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Deacon Allsopp had no chance ... Vintage strike from Horatio Kitchen !!! GOAL!!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Rotorua city 0 - 1 Waitakere wanderers

88'

Farran Newell tried to get onto the pass but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Woodrow Hyland.

89'

Obi Pound blocked Christopher Odell in a good, clean tackle before Christopher Odell tried to get onto the pass.

92'

From long range, Rylan Acker bent the ball towards goal but the shot was blocked by Horatio Kitchen .

End Match Rotorua city 0 - 1 Waitakere wanderers