Welcome to the match between Takapuna rangers and Rotorua city

2'

Owen Godfrey made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Jimmy Bald found himself in the way of the ball.

3'

Owen Godfrey delivered the ball to Iain Harton, Jimmy Bald failed to intercept the pass.

Iain Harton shot for the top corner from 20 yards. Jammy Samuel approached too late to clear the danger.

But it was well wide from Iain Harton ... It was a wasted opportunity.

4'

Woodrow Hyland hit a long ball towards Fitzroy Tinker in the area, Fitzroy Tinker picked up on the ball before Robbie Greening could cut it out.

Fitzroy Tinker found a perfect spot and fired in a curving shot at goal. Tommy McDonald wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Fitzroy Tinker put it wide ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

5'

Nack Abram passed along the floor for Chase Jardine to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Chase Jardine before Woodrow Hyland could intercept.

Chase Jardine had a great opportunity to score from medium range but Pearce Rogerson had done enough to put him off.

9'

Robbie Greening chipped the ball toward Owen Godfrey, Jimmy Bald couldn't reach it.

Good play by Owen Godfrey in making himself some space and fired in a curving shot at goal. Vince Blake couldn't reach it.

The ball went past Deacon Allsopp in the back of the net ... Owen Godfrey scored an excellent goal !!! ... The fans chanted Owen Godfrey's name !

Takapuna rangers 1 - 0 Rotorua city

10'

Owen Godfrey tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but Jimmy Bald found himself in the way of the ball.

11'

Vince Blake had a crack from the freekick. But it went over the bar.

17'

Iain Harton jinked past Jimmy Bald.

Iain Harton evaded the challenge of Jammy Samuel and blasted a banana shot from outside of the area.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

18'

Vince Blake played the ball long looking for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Frederic Cartwright.

19'

Rylan Acker played a lovely ball for Obi Pound, the ball was picked up by Obi Pound before Gale Graham could reach it.

Obi Pound tried to take the ball past Nack Abram but Nack Abram took the ball away from Obi Pound.

21'

Woodrow Hyland was outpaced by Chase Jardine.

Chase Jardine knocked a lovely ball for Justin Bald, Justin Bald latched onto the ball before Pearce Rogerson could reach it.

Justin Bald hit a hopeful looking shot but Vince Blake cleared the ball.

22'

Gale Graham laid it forward to Chase Jardine, Obi Pound couldn't cut it.

Chase Jardine got past Rylan Acker.

Chase Jardine tried to jink past Obi Pound but Chase Jardine lost the ball to Obi Pound.

23'

Chase Jardine stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball bounced off Jimmy Bald.

24'

Gale Graham attempted to chip the ball forward but Obi Pound got in the way of the ball.

25'

Chase Jardine made an attempt to move the ball forward but it was intercepted by Pearce Rogerson.

26'

Gale Graham made a good pass to Nack Abram, Nack Abram latched onto the ball before Rylan Acker could reach it.

Nack Abram whipped in a low cross, Obi Pound couldn't reach it.

Kim Carton played the ball forward right away. Ryan Beckham stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

27'

Woodrow Hyland tried to skip past the challenge of Robbie Greening but it failed.

28'

Jammy Samuel tried to dribble past Iain Harton but Jammy Samuel lost the ball to Iain Harton.

29'

Nack Abram received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Gale Graham, the ball was picked up by Nack Abram before Obi Pound could intercept.

Nack Abram tried his luck from a distance. Rylan Acker wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

The ball went clean over the bar ... It was a poor effort from Nack Abram. He was lacking match sharpness.

30'

Vince Blake took the ball past Robbie Greening.

Vince Blake put some curve on the shot from distance but Chase Jardine threw himself in front of the shot.

31'

Owen Godfrey moved the ball forward for Iain Harton, Iain Harton took it in his stride before Jimmy Bald could intercept.

Iain Harton twisted past Jammy Samuel.

Iain Harton tried to put the ball across but Jimmy Bald came close and blocked it.

32'

Robbie Greening was pressed by Woodrow Hyland but he evaded the challenge and hit it high and hard towards goal from 35 yards.

However, Robbie Greening put it well over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

33'

Rylan Acker tried to play a long ball but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Nack Abram.

34'

Gale Graham made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Rylan Acker.

37'

Obi Pound stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Nack Abram.

38'

Rylan Acker twisted past Nack Abram.

Rylan Acker tried to send in a low cross but Gale Graham blocked it.

39'

Jammy Samuel tried to skip past Iain Harton but Iain Harton block tackled Jammy Samuel.

41'

Jimmy Bald spotted Dylan Babby in the area and lobbed the ball in, Dylan Babby brought the ball under control superbly before Iain Harton could cut it out.

Dylan Babby tried to move the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Tommy McDonald.

43'

Nack Abram attempted to feed the high ball but Obi Pound came close and blocked it.

45'

Owen Godfrey played a wonderful ball for Gale Graham, the ball was picked up by Gale Graham before Jimmy Bald could reach it.

Gale Graham turned with the ball past Jammy Samuel.

Gale Graham lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and shot on the ball. Ryan Beckham couldn't reach it.

Gale Graham left Deacon Allsopp with a simple save.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Takapuna rangers took the lead.Takapuna rangers had 55% possession in the match, while Rotorua city had 45%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Owen Godfrey stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Obi Pound came close and blocked it.

47'

Jimmy Bald played a perfect pass for Jammy Samuel, Jammy Samuel trapped the ball nicely before Owen Godfrey could cut it out.

Jammy Samuel powered past Iain Harton!.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Frederic Cartwright before Jammy Samuel attempted to fire off a shot.

48'

Chase Jardine took the play over the halfway line,Pearce Rogerson couldn't reach it.

Iain Harton met the ball with a diving header at goal but Ryan Beckham headed the ball clear.

49'

Jammy Samuel tried to play a long ball forward but Robbie Greening closed in and intercepted the ball.

50'

Gale Graham tried to hit a long ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Obi Pound.

51'

Kim Carton sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

52'

Iain Harton fired in the freekick. But Iain Harton sent the ball high into the stands.

55'

Chase Jardine hit the ball forward to Robbie Greening, the ball was picked up by Robbie Greening before Pearce Rogerson could intercept.

Robbie Greening escaped from the challenge of Woodrow Hyland and fired off a medium-ranged shot.

It went close from Robbie Greening ... He will have kicked himself for missing that chance.

58'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Rylan Acker before Kim Carton attempted to deliver the ball.

59'

Chase Jardine was outpaced by Woodrow Hyland.

Woodrow Hyland powered past Robbie Greening!.

Woodrow Hyland hit it high and hard towards goal but Tommy McDonald scrambled the ball away.

60'

Block tackle from Rylan Acker, easily dispossessing Nack Abram before Nack Abram attempted to deliver the ball.

61'

Jammy Samuel attempted to lift the ball forward but The ball struck Iain Harton.

62'

Chase Jardine attempted to feed the high ball but The ball struck Pearce Rogerson.

65'

Poor corner kick delivered by Owen Godfrey that went straight to the opposition.

66'

Vince Blake tried to use his skill to go past Iain Harton but Iain Harton blocked Vince Blake.

67'

Gale Graham tried to sprint past Obi Pound but Obi Pound block tackled Gale Graham.

68'

Jammy Samuel tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but Iain Harton intercepted but couldn't control.

70'

Dylan Babby gave the corner straight to the opposition.

71'

Iain Harton attempted to play a long ball but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Jammy Samuel.

73'

Iain Harton hit a long ball towards Justin Bald in the area, the ball was picked up by Justin Bald before Jimmy Bald could cut it out.

Justin Bald made space for himself and struck it at goal. Ryan Beckham approached too late to block it.

Deacon Allsopp blocked the shot.

76'

Woodrow Hyland hit a fierce shot from 40 yards. Robbie Greening couldn't reach it.

Lewis Pound made a stunning save !.

78'

Nack Abram fired in the freekick into the back of the net. Deacon Allsopp was very disappointed to be beaten at his near post. ... GOAL!!!

Takapuna rangers 2 - 0 Rotorua city

79'

Jammy Samuel took the ball past Iain Harton.

Jammy Samuel crossed the ball high and hard, Owen Godfrey tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Tommy McDonald got up above Vince Blake, then headed clear the danger.

80'

Robbie Greening lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

81'

Kim Carton aimed the corner at the far post.

Tommy McDonald had the beating in the air of Vince Blake, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Deacon Allsopp had no chance ... Tommy McDonald scored a superb effort !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Takapuna rangers 3 - 0 Rotorua city

82'

Jammy Samuel made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Iain Harton.

83'

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

85'

Jammy Samuel played the ball long looking for a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Iain Harton.

86'

Rylan Acker tried to lift the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Nack Abram.

87'

Pearce Rogerson block tackled Justin Bald before Justin Bald could pass the ball.

88'

Woodrow Hyland hit a crashing drive from 40 yards. Nack Abram failed to charge down the shot.

Lewis Pound did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

89'

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

92'

Kim Carton stepped up and drifted the corner in.

Vince Blake got to the ball ahead of Nack Abram, then used his head to clear the ball.

End Match Takapuna rangers 3 - 0 Rotorua city