Welcome to the match between Whangarei villa and Blenheim albion

1'

Phil Haden made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Cade Fully got in the way of the ball.

2'

Deforrest Rogerson tried to move the ball forward but Herman Blake got in the way of the ball.

4'

Elvis Freedom powered past Deforrest Rogerson!.

Elvis Freedom tried his luck from a distance. Chad Merricks didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Elvis Freedom sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... It was an epic miss.

9'

Herman Blake made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Chad Merricks.

10'

Bill Slater tried to get onto the pass but Roder Bardelen got to the ball first.

11'

Deforrest Rogerson attempted to chip the ball forward but Herman Blake found himself in the way of the ball.

12'

Jacob Hodson tried to play it past Roder Bardelen but Roder Bardelen took the ball away from Jacob Hodson.

14'

Chad Merricks swiftly put in the freekick. Chad Merricks got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar.

16'

Bill Slater aimed the corner for the near post.

Gresham Jokerson got up above Edison Hepburn, then made an attacking header.

But Gresham Jokerson didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... It was a wasted opportunity.

18'

Bill Slater hit it long to Tyler Murray, the ball was picked up by Tyler Murray before Roder Bardelen could intercept.

Tyler Murray evaded the challenge of Edison Hepburn and tried an audacious shot on goal.

Craig Graham tried to save but he couldn ... Tyler Murray scored an excellent goal !!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Whangarei villa 0 - 1 Blenheim albion

19'

Bill Slater attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Roder Bardelen intercepted the pass.

20'

Gresham Jokerson made an attempt to move the ball forward but Cade Fully coolly intercepted the pass.

22'

Leighton Byle blocked Rodolph Evans in a good, clean tackle before Rodolph Evans tried to get onto the pass.

25'

Elvis Freedom laid it forward to Herman Blake, Herman Blake took it in his stride before Deforrest Rogerson could intercept.

Herman Blake tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards but Chad Merricks removed the danger.

26'

Phil Haden tried to get past Lanford Bruna but it failed.

27'

Lanford Bruna tried to pass the ball forward but Tyler Murray cut it out.

30'

Lanford Bruna dribbled past Phil Haden.

Lanford Bruna laid it forward to Cade Fully, Rodolph Evans stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Phil Haden went in with a successful block tackle on Cade Fully before Cade Fully tried to pass the ball.

31'

A long ball was hit up field by Elvis Freedom,Chad Merricks couldn't cut it.

Vinnie Rigby jumped above Jacob Hodson, then made an attacking header.

Rob Clarke made a save.

34'

Phil Haden made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Cade Fully got in the way of the ball.

35'

Lanford Bruna tried to lift the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Rodolph Evans.

37'

Cade Fully blocked Phil Haden before Phil Haden attempted to pass the ball.

38'

Phil Haden had the strength to hold off Cade Fully.

Phil Haden held up the ball, evading the challenge of Lanford Bruna and smashed the ball towards the top corner from distance.

Craig Graham did well to save and hold onto the ball.

40'

Tyler Murray tried his luck from the freekick. Unfortunately it was just over the bar.

43'

Leighton Byle evaded the challenge of Deforrest Rogerson and hit a fierce shot from 35 yards.

Rob Clarke saved and deflected the ball clear.

44'

Deforrest Rogerson tried to pass it high to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Herman Blake.

45'

Herman Blake moved the ball forward for Elvis Freedom, the ball was picked up by Elvis Freedom before Chad Merricks could reach it.

Deforrest Rogerson went in with a successful block tackle on Elvis Freedom before Elvis Freedom tried to fire in a shot at goal from medium range.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Blenheim albion took the lead.Whangarei villa had 42% possession in the match, while Blenheim albion had 58%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Deforrest Rogerson struck the freekick. But Deforrest Rogerson sent the ball high into the stands.

47'

Cade Fully played it confidently past Gresham Jokerson.

Cade Fully sent the ball flying towards goal from distance. Bill Slater approached too late to block it.

But Cade Fully didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... It was a poor effort from Cade Fully. He was lacking match sharpness.

49'

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

50'

Herman Blake tried to chip the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Chad Merricks.

51'

Rodolph Evans was pressed by Cade Fully but he evaded the challenge and hit a fierce shot from 35 yards.

Rodolph Evans put it horribly wide ... It was a poor effort from Rodolph Evans. He was lacking match sharpness.

52'

Herman Blake tried to skip past the challenge of Deforrest Rogerson but Deforrest Rogerson blocked Herman Blake.

53'

Phil Haden made an attempt to move the ball forward but Cade Fully made a great interception.

54'

Deforrest Rogerson delivered the ball to Chad Merricks, Herman Blake missed his interception.

Chad Merricks whipped in a low cross, Elvis Freedom couldn't cut it.

Richard Readdie passed instantly to his left. Edison Hepburn failed to intercept the pass.

Phil Haden played a perfect pass for Richard Readdie, Ash Kendrick couldn't reach it.

Richard Readdie held up the ball, evading the challenge of Edison Hepburn and blasted the ball towards the top corner.

Craig Graham did well to parry it.

55'

Chad Merricks was shown a yellow card.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Elvis Freedom before Deforrest Rogerson tried to pass the ball.

56'

Deforrest Rogerson got past Herman Blake with ease.

Deforrest Rogerson hit it hard with the outside of his foot from distance. Elvis Freedom couldn't reach it.

Craig Graham wan't fast enough to make the save ... Deforrest Rogerson finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He slided on his knees !

Whangarei villa 0 - 2 Blenheim albion

57'

Leighton Byle lobbed it forward to Vinnie Rigby, Gresham Jokerson couldn't reach it.

Shot by Vinnie Rigby but Jacob Hodson cleared the ball from danger.

58'

Richard Readdie whipped in the freekick. But Richard Readdie put it high and wide.

60'

Richard Readdie played a pinpoint pass to Jacob Hodson, Cade Fully couldn't cut it.

Pass by Jacob Hodson to Chad Merricks, Chad Merricks trapped the ball nicely before Lanford Bruna could reach it.

Chad Merricks made space for himself and flicked it goalwards. Edison Hepburn approached too late to clear the danger.

Craig Graham turned the ball behind.

61'

Elvis Freedom tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Chad Merricks.

62'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Leighton Byle.

64'

Leighton Byle passed the ball to Roder Bardelen, Roder Bardelen took it in his stride before Bill Slater could cut it out.

Roder Bardelen shielded the ball from Gresham Jokerson and tried his luck with a medium range chip.

Rob Clarke managed to turn it behind.

65'

Deforrest Rogerson passed the ball to Jacob Hodson, Jacob Hodson took possession of the ball before Elvis Freedom could intercept.

Jacob Hodson tried to dart past Herman Blake but Herman Blake block tackled Jacob Hodson.

66'

Phil Haden made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Cade Fully.

68'

Roder Bardelen tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Bill Slater showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

70'

Cade Fully was shown a yellow card.

71'

Brian Pocock stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Herman Blake.

72'

Herman Blake tried to dribble past Gresham Jokerson but Gresham Jokerson succesfully won the ball from Herman Blake.

73'

Lanford Bruna attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Phil Haden.

74'

Roder Bardelen passed along the floor for Leighton Byle to pick it up, Leighton Byle took it in his stride before Gresham Jokerson could reach it.

Leighton Byle dribbled past Bill Slater.

Swerving shot by Leighton Byle from 20 yards. Gresham Jokerson approached too late to tackle him.

You would have needed two keepers to save that one!! ... Leighton Byle scored a fantastic goal !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Whangarei villa 1 - 2 Blenheim albion

75'

Herman Blake delivered the ball to Elvis Freedom, Elvis Freedom trapped the ball nicely before Chad Merricks could cut it out.

Elvis Freedom attempted to lob the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Deforrest Rogerson.

78'

Ash Kendrick swiftly put in the freekick. The wall deflected the shot and the ball went wide.

79'

Elvis Freedom found a chance to score from long range but Tyler Murray closed down the space.

80'

Lanford Bruna attempted to play a long ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Rodolph Evans.

82'

Phil Haden tried to sprint past Cade Fully but Cade Fully blocked Phil Haden in a good, clean tackle.

83'

Phil Haden dribbled confidently past Cade Fully.

Phil Haden curled the ball in at goal from distance. Lanford Bruna didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Phil Haden's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... He buckled under the pressure.

87'

Lanford Bruna made a good pass to Cade Fully, Rodolph Evans couldn't cut it.

Cade Fully hit the ball forward to Vinnie Rigby, Vinnie Rigby picked up on the ball before Phil Haden could intercept.

Vinnie Rigby was able to make space and drove the ball at goal. Jacob Hodson failed to block the shot.

Rob Clarke had no chance ... A fine goal all round by Vinnie Rigby !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Whangarei villa 2 - 2 Blenheim albion

88'

Richard Readdie had a crack from the freekick. The wall blocked the shot.

89'

Chad Merricks tried to dribble past Herman Blake but Chad Merricks lost the ball to Herman Blake.

90'

Brian Pocock made an attempt to move the ball forward but Cade Fully coolly intercepted the pass.

End Match Whangarei villa 2 - 2 Blenheim albion