Welcome to the match between Albany forest and Takapuna town

4'

Monty Aistein passed along the floor for Darrell Counter to pick it up, Darrell Counter latched onto the ball before Nathan Freeman could cut it out.

Darrell Counter had little in the way of options and elected to try a medium-range chip but Teagan Benton made the clearance.

6'

Nack Jokerson received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Sutter Henessy, Nack Jokerson took it in his stride before Davey Ryeley could cut it out.

The float cross came in from Nack Jokerson on the wing, Irvin Deadman stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Diving header at goal from Manley Parsons but Steve McDonald headed clear the danger.

7'

Sutter Henessy tried to play it past Davey Ryeley but Davey Ryeley blocked Sutter Henessy in a good, clean tackle.

10'

Nathan Freeman whipped in the freekick. But Nathan Freeman didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide.

11'

Oliver Banister hit the ball forward to Rupert Tuft, Rupert Tuft picked up on the ball before Josh Albert could reach it.

Rupert Tuft jinked past Evelyn Jepson.

Rupert Tuft found himself with plenty of time and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Alan Rigby wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Rupert Tuft ... It was a poor miss from Rupert Tuft. He looked like he was short of match practice.

13'

Nathan Freeman played the ball to Victor Brommer's feet, Victor Brommer picked up on the ball before Darrell Counter could reach it.

Victor Brommer tried to swing in a float cross but he overhit the cross as he was under too much pressure from Monty Aistein.

14'

Oliver Banister sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards. Josh Albert approached too late to tackle him.

But Oliver Banister's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

15'

Irvin Deadman tried to use his skill to go past Nathan Freeman but Nathan Freeman won the ball from Irvin Deadman.

17'

Monty Aistein knocked a lovely ball for Darrell Counter, Victor Brommer missed his interception.

Darrell Counter tried to chip the ball forward but Nathan Freeman came close and blocked it.

20'

Monty Aistein tried to jink past Nathan Freeman but his possession is lost through a tackle by Nathan Freeman.

22'

Teagan Benton tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Darrell Counter coolly intercepted the pass.

23'

Teagan Benton tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Josh Albert.

28'

Evelyn Jepson attempted to lift the ball forward but Nathan Freeman intercepted the pass.

30'

Irvin Deadman tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Nack Jokerson.

31'

Davey Ryeley played a perfect pass for Alan Rigby, Alan Rigby latched onto the ball before Nack Jokerson could cut it out.

Alan Rigby whipped in a float cross, Sutter Henessy couldn't reach it.

Josh Albert got to the ball ahead of Casey Kendrick, then headed it across the goal.

Lucius Rowbottom tried to save but he couldn ... A great goal from a fine move by Josh Albert !!! ... The fans chanted Josh Albert's name !

Albany forest 1 - 0 Takapuna town

32'

Monty Aistein went by the challenge of Nack Jokerson.

Monty Aistein tried to supply a float cross but Sutter Henessy showed great composure in intercepted the ball.

33'

Sutter Henessy struck the ball with fury from 30 yards. Darrell Counter wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Braxton Jordan got himself in front of the shot.

36'

Oliver Banister tried to use his skill to go past Josh Albert but Josh Albert denied.

37'

Irvin Deadman had shrugged off the challenge of Sutter Henessy and attempted a thunderous drive from 40 yards.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Irvin Deadman ... It was a terrible miss.

38'

Oliver Banister hit the ball forward to Casey Kendrick, the ball was picked up by Casey Kendrick before Josh Albert could cut it out.

Casey Kendrick laid it forward to Sutter Henessy, Evelyn Jepson tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Sutter Henessy played a perfect pass for Nack Jokerson, Nack Jokerson picked up on the ball before Steve McDonald could intercept.

Nack Jokerson directed the ball nicely to Oliver Banister, the ball was picked up by Oliver Banister before Alan Rigby could intercept.

Oliver Banister found the room to squeeze a chip at goal but Steve McDonald managed to block the shot.

39'

Teagan Benton was shown a yellow card.

40'

Rupert Tuft played a pinpoint pass to Sutter Henessy, the ball was picked up by Sutter Henessy before Davey Ryeley could reach it.

Sutter Henessy tried to get past Irvin Deadman but Irvin Deadman took the ball away from Sutter Henessy.

42'

Pass by Evelyn Jepson to Josh Albert, Rupert Tuft missed his interception.

Josh Albert made a good pass to Ron Grant, Ron Grant latched onto the ball before Oliver Banister could intercept.

Ron Grant played a perfect pass for Evelyn Jepson, the ball was picked up by Evelyn Jepson before Casey Kendrick could intercept.

Evelyn Jepson chipped the ball goalwards but the shot was charged down by Victor Brommer.

45'

Sutter Henessy laid it forward to Nack Jokerson, Irvin Deadman failed to intercept the pass.

Nack Jokerson tried to supply a float cross but he misjudged the cross as he was under pressure from Davey Ryeley.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Takapuna town were unfortunate to go in behind.Albany forest maintained 46% of possession and 54% for Takapuna town. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Oliver Banister played the ball long looking for a team-mate but Josh Albert came close and blocked it.

47'

Monty Aistein played a wonderful ball for Steve McDonald, Steve McDonald picked up on the ball before Teagan Benton could intercept.

Steve McDonald tried to feed the high ball but his possession was lost through a tackle by Nathan Freeman.

52'

Sutter Henessy played a perfect pass for Teagan Benton, Teagan Benton latched onto the ball before Darrell Counter could intercept.

Teagan Benton did his best to get the ball into the area but The ball struck Monty Aistein.

53'

Teagan Benton dribbled past Darrell Counter.

Teagan Benton tried to cross the ball low but he overhit the cross as he was under pressure from Monty Aistein.

54'

Monty Aistein hit a fierce shot from 40 yards but the shot cannoned off Nack Jokerson.

55'

Irvin Deadman tried to get past Nack Jokerson but Nack Jokerson nicked the ball from the toes of Irvin Deadman.

56'

Monty Aistein directed the ball to Darrell Counter, Darrell Counter trapped the ball nicely before Nathan Freeman could reach it.

Darrell Counter tried to send in a float cross but The ball was touched on by Teagan Benton.

57'

Alan Rigby aimed the corner for the near post.

Davey Ryeley got above Victor Brommer to win the ball, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Lucius Rowbottom did well to save and hold onto the ball.

58'

Steve McDonald took the ball past Will Cowden.

Steve McDonald got the float cross in from the wing, Nathan Freeman couldn't cut it.

Monty Aistein got to the ball before Casey Kendrick, then had a header for a goal.

Lucius Rowbottom saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

59'

Monty Aistein dribbled past Rupert Tuft.

Monty Aistein whipped in a low cross, Nathan Freeman tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Steve McDonald ran onto the ball and quickly blasted the ball towards the goal but Casey Kendrick cleared the ball from danger.

63'

Nathan Freeman tried to feed the high ball but his possession was lost through a tackle by Darrell Counter.

67'

Ron Grant gave the corner straight to the opposition.

68'

Sutter Henessy faked a shot before cutting Davey Ryeley in a different direction.

Sutter Henessy had little in the way of options and elected to try a medium-range chip. Irvin Deadman approached too late to tackle him.

Braxton Jordan tried to save but he spilled the ball! ... Sutter Henessy scored a goal !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Albany forest 1 - 1 Takapuna town

70'

Monty Aistein shielded the ball from Nathan Freeman and struck the ball with fury from 30 yards.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... It was an epic miss.

71'

Sutter Henessy looked for the head of Nathan Freeman, Nathan Freeman brought the ball down well before Davey Ryeley could reach it.

Nathan Freeman lost the ball to Steve McDonald's block tackle before Nathan Freeman attempted to fire off a shot.

73'

The referee showed Nack Jokerson a yellow card.

74'

Josh Albert tried to feed the high ball but Oliver Banister showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

75'

Irvin Deadman made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Nack Jokerson.

77'

Monty Aistein passed the ball to Josh Albert, the ball was picked up by Josh Albert before Nack Jokerson could reach it.

Josh Albert supplied a low cross, Sutter Henessy missed his interception.

Ron Grant ran onto the ball and quickly blasted the ball towards the goal but Casey Kendrick cleared the ball.

80'

Irvin Deadman tried his luck with a long range chip. Sutter Henessy failed to block the shot.

But Irvin Deadman sent it far too high ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

83'

Teagan Benton fed the ball forward to Nathan Freeman, Darrell Counter couldn't cut out the pass.

Nathan Freeman stepped away from Monty Aistein and blasted a banana shot from outside of the area.

Braxton Jordan had no chance to stop the ball ... A goal was scored by Nathan Freeman !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Albany forest 1 - 2 Takapuna town

85'

Nack Jokerson made a good pass to Nathan Freeman, Davey Ryeley failed to reach the ball.

Nathan Freeman sent in a low cross, Irvin Deadman failed to reach the ball.

Will Cowden moved onto the ball and attempted a half volley, Steve McDonald approached too late to tackle him.

Braxton Jordan fisted the ball away.

86'

Teagan Benton tried to skip past the challenge of Monty Aistein but his possession is lost through a tackle by Monty Aistein.

88'

Irvin Deadman hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards. Nack Jokerson failed to block the shot.

Irvin Deadman put it clean over the bar ... It was a shocking miss.

90'

Darrell Counter tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Rupert Tuft blocked it.

91'

Evelyn Jepson stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Rupert Tuft cut it out easily.

93'

Evelyn Jepson tried to lift the ball forward but Rupert Tuft got in the way of the ball.

End Match Albany forest 1 - 2 Takapuna town