Welcome to the match between Takapuna county and Takapuna town

1'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Alex Counter.

Blaine Butts took the ball past Nack Jokerson.

Blaine Butts rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards but Sutter Henessy cleared the ball.

2'

Teagan Benton tried to sprint past Sam Clarke but Teagan Benton lost out to Sam Clarke.

3'

Sutter Henessy tried to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Blaine Butts.

4'

Sam Clarke took the corner to the edge of the area.

Lucius Edison got to the ball before Casey Kendrick, then headed it across the goal.

Lucius Rowbottom tipped the ball over the bar.

6'

Sutter Henessy attempted to lob the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Blaine Butts.

7'

Deacon Murray tried to move the ball forward but The ball struck Rupert Tuft.

8'

Oliver Banister attempted to chip the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Guy Counter.

9'

Oliver Banister tried to dart past Deacon Murray but Deacon Murray blocked Oliver Banister in a good, clean tackle.

11'

Oliver Banister looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but Guy Counter blocked it.

12'

Guy Counter lofted the ball over Nack Jokerson.

Casey Kendrick climbed above Lucius Edison, then used his head to clear the ball.

13'

Deacon Murray tried to play a long ball but Oliver Banister cut it out easily.

17'

Deacon Murray hit it high over Oliver Banister.

Lucius Edison had the beating in the air of Victor Brommer, then headed the ball forward.

Lobbed goalwards by Sam Clarke. Casey Kendrick didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... It was a shocking miss.

18'

Pass by William Newell to Blaine Butts, Sutter Henessy couldn't reach it.

Blaine Butts swung in a float cross, Nack Jokerson tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Alex Counter got up above Casey Kendrick, then cushioned a headed pass.

Woodrow Merricks struck from a narrow angle but Victor Brommer cleared the ball from danger.

22'

Woodrow Merricks sent in the freekick. But a defender jumped to block the freekick.

23'

Deacon Murray played the ball to Guy Counter's feet, Guy Counter picked up on the ball before Rupert Tuft could reach it.

Guy Counter knocked a lovely ball for Deforrest Freecream, Deforrest Freecream took possession of the ball before Oliver Banister could cut it out.

Deforrest Freecream tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Casey Kendrick cut it out.

25'

Pass by Sutter Henessy to Nack Jokerson, Nack Jokerson took possession of the ball before Blaine Butts could cut it out.

Nack Jokerson played a great ball for Sutter Henessy, Sutter Henessy took possession of the ball before William Newell could reach it.

Sutter Henessy delivered the ball in from wide, Blaine Butts missed his interception.

Will Cowden won the ball in the air from Deforrest Freecream, then flicked the ball forward.

Manley Parsons was able to make space and tried an optimistic effort at goal. Richard Royston approached too late to block it.

Held by Chad Godfrey.

26'

Teagan Benton attempted to lift the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Woodrow Merricks.

27'

Sam Clarke tried to knock a long ball forward but The ball was touched on by Nathan Freeman.

28'

Teagan Benton fired off a long shot but Richard Royston charged down the shot.

30'

Deacon Murray tried to pass it high to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Casey Kendrick.

31'

Alex Counter tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Nathan Freeman blocked it.

32'

Sam Clarke went by the challenge of Nathan Freeman.

Teagan Benton was outmuscled by Sam Clarke.

Sam Clarke was free of the last defender.

Sam Clarke had only Lucius Rowbottom to beat and shot the ball but Lucius Rowbottom saved and deflected the ball clear.

33'

Deforrest Freecream fed the ball forward to Richard Royston, the ball was picked up by Richard Royston before Rupert Tuft could cut it out.

Richard Royston tried to sprint past Oliver Banister but Richard Royston lost the ball to Oliver Banister's block tackle.

34'

Teagan Benton took the ball past Woodrow Merricks.

Teagan Benton played a wonderful ball for Nathan Freeman, Nathan Freeman picked up on the ball before Sam Clarke could intercept.

Nathan Freeman hit the ball past Woodrow Merricks from medium range.

Chad Godfrey made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

35'

Deacon Murray dribbled past Rupert Tuft.

Deacon Murray made an attempt to move the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Oliver Banister.

36'

Sutter Henessy tried to play a long ball but William Newell had no problem in intercepting the ball.

37'

Nathan Freeman went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

39'

Sam Clarke tried to lift the ball forward but Nathan Freeman cut it out.

42'

Sam Clarke hit the ball forward to Woodrow Merricks, Woodrow Merricks took possession of the ball before Nathan Freeman could cut it out.

Woodrow Merricks tried to get the ball across but he misjudged the cross as he had been pressured by Teagan Benton.

43'

Deforrest Freecream sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

44'

Deacon Murray delivered the ball to Guy Counter, the ball was picked up by Guy Counter before Rupert Tuft could intercept.

Guy Counter stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Oliver Banister read the game well to intercept the ball.

45'

Deacon Murray fed the ball forward to Guy Counter, the ball was picked up by Guy Counter before Rupert Tuft could cut it out.

Guy Counter faked a pass then cut Oliver Banister in a different direction.

Rupert Tuft could not stop a confident Guy Counter going past him.

Guy Counter tried to lob the ball at goal but Casey Kendrick cleared the ball to safety.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which and we are all square. .Takapuna county maintained 56% of possession and 44% for Takapuna town. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Deacon Murray took the ball past Rupert Tuft.

Deacon Murray tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Oliver Banister.

48'

Teagan Benton tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but Woodrow Merricks came close and blocked it.

49'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Woodrow Merricks.

Sutter Henessy tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but William Newell coolly intercepted the pass.

50'

Teagan Benton directed the ball to Sutter Henessy, Sutter Henessy took it in his stride before Richard Royston could reach it.

Sutter Henessy delivered the ball in from wide, Woodrow Merricks tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Will Cowden got to the ball before Richard Royston, then flicked the ball forward.

Casey Kendrick curled a shot from an angle but Deforrest Freecream cleared the ball from danger.

53'

Teagan Benton played a perfect pass for Nathan Freeman, the ball was picked up by Nathan Freeman before Woodrow Merricks could reach it.

Nathan Freeman crossed the ball high into the box, Sam Clarke couldn't cut out the pass.

Manley Parsons won the aerial challenge against Richard Royston, then nodded the ball forward.

Oliver Banister had the chance to score but Deforrest Freecream made an important challenge!.

54'

Sam Clarke played a lovely ball for Woodrow Merricks, Woodrow Merricks trapped the ball nicely before Teagan Benton could reach it.

Woodrow Merricks tried to cross the ball low but The ball was touched on by Nathan Freeman.

55'

Nack Jokerson went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

56'

Manley Parsons fired in the freekick. Chad Godfrey got back in time to make the save.

57'

Deacon Murray made an attempt to move the ball forward but Rupert Tuft cut it out.

59'

Oliver Banister was forced to come off through injury.

Floyd Marchand replaced the injured Oliver Banister.

60'

Will Cowden was shown a yellow card.

Deacon Murray bent it from long range but Sutter Henessy got in and cleared the danger.

61'

Teagan Benton tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Woodrow Merricks got to the ball first.

62'

Floyd Marchand gave the corner straight to the opposition.

66'

Alex Counter tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Rupert Tuft intercepted the pass.

67'

Deacon Murray played it past Floyd Marchand.

Deacon Murray held up the ball, evading the challenge of Rupert Tuft and shot for the top corner from 20 yards.

Brilliant saved by Lucius Rowbottom.

68'

Blaine Butts played a perfect pass for William Newell, William Newell took it in his stride before Nack Jokerson could reach it.

William Newell tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Sutter Henessy.

69'

Floyd Marchand took the corner to the edge of the area.

Richard Royston got to the ball before Teagan Benton, then headed the ball clear.

70'

The corner was taken by Nack Jokerson towards the edge of the area.

Deforrest Freecream got up above Sutter Henessy, then headed the ball to safety.

71'

Nathan Freeman tried to play a long ball but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Guy Counter.

72'

Lucius Edison looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Guy Counter headed it to the goal but Casey Kendrick used his head to clear the ball.

73'

Sam Clarke sprinted past Nathan Freeman.

Sam Clarke crossed into the box from the wing, Teagan Benton failed to reach the ball.

Victor Brommer got up above Lucius Edison, then headed the ball clear.

75'

Rupert Tuft gave the corner straight to the opposition.

76'

Sutter Henessy shot a knuckle shot over Blaine Butts from 30 yards.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... It was a poor effort from Sutter Henessy. He was lacking match sharpness.

77'

Nathan Freeman sprinted past Woodrow Merricks.

Pass by Nathan Freeman to Teagan Benton, Teagan Benton took possession of the ball before Sam Clarke could reach it.

Teagan Benton tried to deliver a float cross but Woodrow Merricks showed great composure in intercepted the ball.

78'

Sutter Henessy made a pass to Nack Jokerson, William Newell tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Nack Jokerson delivered the ball to Teagan Benton, Blaine Butts stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Teagan Benton swung in a float cross, William Newell failed to intercept the pass.

Richard Royston had the beating in the air of Will Cowden, then headed clear the danger.

79'

Sam Clarke tried to knock a long ball forward but Rupert Tuft found himself in the way of the ball.

81'

Nack Jokerson could not stop Blaine Butts going past him.

Blaine Butts made good use of the scissors dribble. As Sutter Henessy lost his balance, Blaine Butts dribbled past Sutter Henessy.

William Newell received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Blaine Butts, Casey Kendrick missed his interception.

Good play by William Newell in making himself some space and fired off a shot. Victor Brommer wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But William Newell effort went inches wide ... He should have done a lot better with that chance.

82'

Deacon Murray tried to dribble past Floyd Marchand but Deacon Murray lost the ball to Floyd Marchand's block tackle.

83'

Sutter Henessy tried to use his skill to go past William Newell but Sutter Henessy lost the ball to William Newell's block tackle.

84'

Sam Clarke moved the ball forward for Woodrow Merricks, the ball was picked up by Woodrow Merricks before Nathan Freeman could reach it.

Woodrow Merricks attempted to feed the high ball but Teagan Benton found himself in the way of the ball.

85'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Nathan Freeman.

87'

Richard Royston received a yellow card.

88'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Rupert Tuft.

Teagan Benton gave the corner straight to the opposition.

89'

Rupert Tuft tried to get past Guy Counter but his possession is lost through a tackle by Guy Counter.

91'

Rupert Tuft fed the ball forward to Floyd Marchand, Floyd Marchand picked up on the ball before Guy Counter could cut it out.

Floyd Marchand played a perfect pass for Manley Parsons, Manley Parsons picked up on the ball before Deacon Murray could cut it out.

Good play by Manley Parsons in making himself some space and took a shot. Deforrest Freecream approached too late to tackle him.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

92'

Floyd Marchand found an opportunity to score from long range but Guy Counter went in with a successful block tackle on him.

End Match Takapuna county 0 - 0 Takapuna town