Welcome to the match between Christchurch town and Takapuna town

1'

Ozzy Blake had the strength to hold off Sutter Henessy.

Whilst still some way from goal, Ozzy Blake tried to lob the keeper. Nathan Freeman approached too late to clear the danger.

Brilliantly saved by Lucius Rowbottom!.

5'

Randy Dexter tried to get past Rupert Tuft but Rupert Tuft won the ball from Randy Dexter .

7'

Sutter Henessy passed the ball to Nack Jokerson, Nack Jokerson trapped the ball nicely before Amery Jackson could cut it out.

Nack Jokerson tried to get the cross in but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Maynerd Chapman .

8'

Randy Dexter evaded the challenge of Rupert Tuft and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards.

Randy Dexter 's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... He should never have missed that one.

10'

Davey Edison tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

12'

Maynerd Chapman fired in the freekick. Unfortunately it was just over the bar.

13'

Maynerd Beckham failed in his attempt to jink past Nathan Freeman.

14'

Amery Jackson made a pass to Maynerd Chapman , Maynerd Chapman latched onto the ball before Nack Jokerson could intercept.

Maynerd Chapman held up the ball, evading the challenge of Sutter Henessy and tried an audacious lob from 30 yards.

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

16'

Ozzy Blake curled the ball in at goal from long range but the shot was charged down by Quater Martell.

17'

Nathan Freeman executed a block tackle on Maynerd Beckham before Maynerd Beckham could pass the ball.

18'

Randy Dexter failed in his attempt to dribble past Oliver Banister.

19'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Rupert Tuft before Randy Dexter tried to get onto the pass.

21'

Oliver Banister tried to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Randy Dexter .

24'

Quater Martell chipped the ball into the penalty area towards Manley Parsons, Manley Parsons took an excellent first touch before Dennis Wakefield could reach it.

Manley Parsons made space for himself and flicked it goalwards. Davey Edison failed to charge down the shot.

Aydan Coel did not get back in time to reach it ... Manley Parsons capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... The fans chanted Manley Parsons's name !

Christchurch town 0 - 1 Takapuna town

25'

Maynerd Chapman played a lovely ball for Amery Jackson , Amery Jackson took possession of the ball before Nack Jokerson could cut it out.

Amery Jackson tried to cross the ball low but Sutter Henessy had no problem in intercepting the ball.

26'

Nack Jokerson hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards but Maynerd Chapman made the clearance.

29'

Fitzroy Christison went by the challenge of Rupert Tuft.

Fitzroy Christison hit it hard with the outside of his foot from distance. Oliver Banister failed to block the shot.

Lucius Rowbottom tipped the ball round the post.

31'

Ozzy Blake darted past Quater Martell.

Ozzy Blake fed the ball forward to Maynerd Beckham , Nathan Freeman failed to reach the ball.

Maynerd Beckham squared the ball from the wing, Quater Martell failed to intercept the pass.

Dennis Wakefield passed the ball instantly to his left. Casey Kendrick tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Fitzroy Christison made a good pass to Randy Dexter , Victor Brommer couldn't cut it.

Randy Dexter was able to make space and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Casey Kendrick couldn't reach it.

It went in the back of the net ... A goal was scored by Randy Dexter !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Christchurch town 1 - 1 Takapuna town

32'

Randy Dexter shot a hopeful chance from long-range but Rupert Tuft cleared the ball to safety.

33'

Amery Jackson tried to jink past Nack Jokerson but Nack Jokerson dispossessed Amery Jackson .

35'

Fitzroy Christison sent in the freekick. It went just wide by Fitzroy Christison .

36'

The referee showed Maynerd Beckham a yellow card.

Amery Jackson directed the ball nicely to Randy Dexter , Randy Dexter took it in his stride before Rupert Tuft could reach it.

Swerving shot by Randy Dexter from 20 yards but Oliver Banister cleared the ball to safety.

38'

Poor corner kick delivered by Ozzy Blake that went straight to the opposition.

39'

Randy Dexter jinked past Oliver Banister.

Randy Dexter played a great ball for Davey Edison , Davey Edison trapped the ball nicely before Rupert Tuft could cut it out.

Chipped goalwards by Davey Edison but Casey Kendrick removed the danger.

40'

Oliver Banister played a great ball for Rupert Tuft, Rupert Tuft took possession of the ball before Fitzroy Christison could intercept.

Rupert Tuft knocked a lovely ball for Oliver Banister, Oliver Banister took possession of the ball before Randy Dexter could intercept.

Oliver Banister shot for the top corner from 20 yards. Fitzroy Christison approached too late to tackle him.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

42'

Oliver Banister tried to get past Fitzroy Christison but Fitzroy Christison succesfully won the ball from Oliver Banister.

43'

Oliver Banister delivered the ball to Nathan Freeman, Nathan Freeman picked up on the ball before Fitzroy Christison could intercept.

Nathan Freeman passed the ball to Manley Parsons, Randy Dexter couldn't cut out the pass.

Manley Parsons made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Bertram Eads .

44'

Oliver Banister hit a fierce shot from 40 yards but Randy Dexter got in and cleared the danger.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Christchurch town had 60% possession in the match, while Takapuna town had 40%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

49'

Randy Dexter attempted to play a long ball but The ball came off Rupert Tuft.

50'

Maynerd Beckham received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Ozzy Blake , Maynerd Beckham picked up on the ball before Quater Martell could intercept.

Maynerd Beckham tried to sprint past Nathan Freeman but Nathan Freeman dispossessed Maynerd Beckham .

51'

Sheldon Kitchen laid it forward to Amery Jackson , Amery Jackson trapped the ball nicely before Manley Parsons could intercept.

Amery Jackson tried to dribble past Nack Jokerson but failed.

52'

Randy Dexter played a lovely ball for Fitzroy Christison , Fitzroy Christison latched onto the ball before Rupert Tuft could cut it out.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Oliver Banister before Fitzroy Christison attempted to deliver the ball.

55'

Ozzy Blake made an attempt to move the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Nathan Freeman.

56'

Sutter Henessy tried to dribble past Amery Jackson but Amery Jackson robbed Sutter Henessy.

58'

Amery Jackson tried to feed the high ball but Sutter Henessy read the game well to intercept the ball.

60'

Fitzroy Christison tried an in-swinging corner.

Sheldon Kitchen had the beating in the air of Victor Brommer, then made an attacking header.

Lucius Rowbottom made a save.

61'

Oliver Banister attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Fitzroy Christison had no problem in intercepting the ball.

63'

Quater Martell tried to twist past Maynerd Beckham but Maynerd Beckham won the ball from Quater Martell.

64'

Maynerd Chapman received a yellow card.

Randy Dexter tried to skip past the challenge of Oliver Banister but Oliver Banister didn't allow.

66'

Oliver Banister lost the ball to Fitzroy Christison 's block tackle before Oliver Banister tried to get onto the pass.

67'

Oliver Banister played the ball to Rupert Tuft's feet, Fitzroy Christison couldn't reach it.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Randy Dexter before Rupert Tuft attempted to shoot at goal from medium range.

68'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a red card for Maynerd Chapman .

Randy Dexter shot from 30 yards but Rupert Tuft charged down the shot.

69'

Ozzy Blake tried to pass it high to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Nathan Freeman.

70'

Randy Dexter escaped from the challenge of Oliver Banister and hit towards goal from 30 yards out.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... It was a shocking miss.

73'

Oliver Banister made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Fitzroy Christison .

75'

Sheldon Kitchen swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

76'

Oliver Banister tried to pass the ball forward but Randy Dexter cut it out easily.

78'

Rupert Tuft received a yellow card.

Sutter Henessy passed it long to Manley Parsons, Fitzroy Christison failed to intercept the pass.

Manley Parsons moved the ball forward for Victor Brommer, Victor Brommer took it in his stride before Bertram Eads could intercept.

Lobbed goalwards by Victor Brommer but Davey Edison cleared the ball.

81'

The referee showed Maynerd Beckham the red card.

Quater Martell dribbled past Ozzy Blake .

Quater Martell held up the ball, evading the challenge of Fitzroy Christison and smashed the ball towards the top corner from distance.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

85'

Casey Kendrick attempted to lob the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Amery Jackson .

87'

Quater Martell stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Dennis Wakefield .

90'

Amery Jackson could not stop a confident Quater Martell going past him.

Quater Martell crossed the halfway line with the ball , Fitzroy Christison tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

The ball was expertly converted via a side-foot volley by Will Cowden, Bertram Eads approached too late to clear the danger.

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

92'

Nack Jokerson turned on the ball to leave Amery Jackson standing.

Nack Jokerson tried a banana shot from distance!. Fitzroy Christison couldn't reach it.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Nack Jokerson. He looked like he was short of match practice.

93'

Sutter Henessy used his skill to go past Ozzy Blake .

Sutter Henessy got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick. Fitzroy Christison wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Sutter Henessy put it wide of the goal ... It was an epic miss.

End Match Christchurch town 1 - 1 Takapuna town