Welcome to the match between Redragon Emperor and Auckland athletic

1'

Kenneth Frye bent it from long range but the shot cannoned off Guy Banister.

2'

Guy Banister dribbled past Quater Blake.

Guy Banister tried to sprint past Eric Brighton but Eric Brighton dispossessed Guy Banister.

5'

Mick Bass attempted to play a long ball but Bentley Merricks came close and blocked it.

6'

Graham Coel lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

Bentley Merricks beat Alan Morce to the ball, then cushioned a headed pass.

Graham Coel was able to make space and struck the ball with fury. Kenneth Frye failed to block the shot.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... He should have hit the target at least.

7'

Nigel Carton got past Addy Spears.

Nigel Carton tried to play it past Theo Commoner but Theo Commoner cleanly tackled the ball.

8'

Guy Banister directed the ball nicely to Cornelius Merricks, the ball was picked up by Cornelius Merricks before Quater Blake could cut it out.

Cornelius Merricks moved the ball forward for Bentley Merricks, Eric Brighton couldn't cut out the pass.

From a tight angle, Bentley Merricks still managed to get a shot in but Kenneth Frye cleared the ball.

9'

Xzavier Stainthorpe tried to jink past Gavin Ashley but Gavin Ashley took the ball away from Xzavier Stainthorpe.

10'

Marlowe Garrod played a great ball for Nigel Carton, Addy Spears couldn't cut it.

Nigel Carton jinked confidently past Theo Commoner.

Nigel Carton delivered the ball to Marlowe Garrod, Alan Morce stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Marlowe Garrod played a wonderful ball for Xzavier Stainthorpe, Xzavier Stainthorpe took it in his stride before Kenneth Frye could reach it.

Xzavier Stainthorpe tried to score but he was under too much pressure from Alan Morce .

12'

Addy Spears tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Marlowe Garrod.

13'

Carol Bond passed the ball through Mick Bass'legs to Xzavier Stainthorpe !!!

Xzavier Stainthorpe crossed into the box from the wing, Gavin Ashley missed his interception.

Marlowe Garrod got to the ball ahead of Kenneth Frye, then headed it across the goal.

The ball went past Alex Leach in the back of the net ... Marlowe Garrod scored an excellent goal !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Redragon Emperor 0 - 1 Auckland athletic

14'

Mick Bass tried to jink past Xzavier Stainthorpe but Xzavier Stainthorpe robbed Mick Bass.

18'

Guy Banister darted past Quater Blake.

Cornelius Merricks picked up Guy Banister's excellent ball, Eric Brighton couldn't reach it.

Cornelius Merricks moved the ball forward for Graham Coel, Quater Blake failed to intercept the pass.

Graham Coel played a great ball for Xzavier Stainthorpe, the ball was picked up by Xzavier Stainthorpe before Alan Morce could cut it out.

Xzavier Stainthorpe knocked a lovely ball for Nat Kitchen, Nat Kitchen trapped the ball nicely before Kenneth Frye could reach it.

Nat Kitchen chipped the ball goalwards but Alan Morce removed the danger.

19'

Eric Brighton tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Cornelius Merricks blocked it.

20'

Graham Coel was shown a yellow card.

Mick Bass tried to get onto the pass but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Xzavier Stainthorpe.

22'

Alan Morce had a crack from the freekick. The shot was blocked by the wall.

23'

Mick Bass laid it forward to Gavin Ashley, Gavin Ashley took it in his stride before Xzavier Stainthorpe could intercept.

Gavin Ashley played a perfect pass for Mick Bass, Carol Bond missed his interception.

Mick Bass put a float cross , Xzavier Stainthorpe couldn't reach it.

Theo Commoner performed a glancing header for the goal but Nat Kitchen used his head to clear the ball.

24'

Nigel Carton played a lovely ball for Marlowe Garrod, Addy Spears couldn't reach it.

Marlowe Garrod got the float cross in from the wing, Theo Commoner couldn't cut it.

Kenneth Frye out-jumped Bentley Merricks, then headed the ball to safety.

27'

Xzavier Stainthorpe was shown a yellow card.

Eric Brighton failed in his attempt to dart past Guy Banister.

28'

Poor corner kick by Bentley Merricks. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

29'

Carol Bond tried to play it past Gavin Ashley but Gavin Ashley won the ball from Carol Bond.

30'

Guy Banister moved the ball forward for Graham Coel, Eric Brighton couldn't cut it.

Graham Coel tried his luck from 30 yards but Quater Blake blocked the shot.

31'

Carol Bond directed the ball nicely to Cornelius Merricks, Cornelius Merricks took possession of the ball before Gavin Ashley could intercept.

Cornelius Merricks powered past Mick Bass!.

Cornelius Merricks tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Kenneth Frye.

32'

Quater Blake fed the ball forward to Gavin Ashley, Gavin Ashley picked up on the ball before Cornelius Merricks could reach it.

Gavin Ashley knocked a lovely ball for Elvis Clawson, Elvis Clawson latched onto the ball before Guy Banister could reach it.

Elvis Clawson made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Nat Kitchen.

33'

Marlowe Garrod's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

34'

Nigel Carton received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Marlowe Garrod, Addy Spears couldn't reach it.

Nigel Carton fed the ball forward to Marlowe Garrod, Marlowe Garrod took it in his stride before Theo Commoner could cut it out.

Marlowe Garrod hit a crashing drive from a distance. Addy Spears approached too late to clear the danger.

But Marlowe Garrod put it well wide ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

35'

Nigel Carton tried to get onto the pass but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Addy Spears.

36'

Carol Bond attempted to chip the ball forward but Mick Bass intercepted but couldn't control.

37'

The freekick was quickly taken by Cornelius Merricks. But the ball went flying over the bar.

38'

Xzavier Stainthorpe twisted past Mick Bass.

Xzavier Stainthorpe crossed the ball high and hard, Gavin Ashley couldn't cut out the pass.

Bentley Merricks connected with a diving header for a goal, Alan Morce approached too late to head the ball clear.

Alex Leach did his best yet he couldn't save it ... Bentley Merricks capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Redragon Emperor 0 - 2 Auckland athletic

39'

Guy Banister hit a long ball forward, Bentley Merricks latched onto the ball before Quater Blake could intercept.

Bentley Merricks held up the ball, evading the challenge of Alan Morce and took a shot.

Alex Leach had no chance to stop the ball ... Bentley Merricks capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He slided on his knees !

Redragon Emperor 0 - 3 Auckland athletic

40'

Nigel Carton went by the challenge of Addy Spears.

Nigel Carton tried a medium range effort but Theo Commoner hoofed the ball clear.

41'

Addy Spears tried to lift the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Guy Banister.

42'

Quater Blake tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Guy Banister.

44'

Guy Banister faked a pass then cut Quater Blake in a different direction.

Guy Banister made an attempt to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Eric Brighton.

45'

Guy Banister took the ball past Eric Brighton.

Guy Banister dribbled past Quater Blake.

Guy Banister played a great ball for Marlowe Garrod, Alan Morce couldn't cut it.

Marlowe Garrod knocked a lovely ball for Graham Coel, Kenneth Frye failed to intercept the pass.

Graham Coel span past Alan Morce.

Graham Coel played a wonderful ball for Marlowe Garrod, Kenneth Frye couldn't cut it.

Marlowe Garrod made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Alan Morce.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Auckland athletic took the lead.Redragon Emperor had 42% possession in the match, while Auckland athletic had 58%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Xzavier Stainthorpe shielded the ball from Gavin Ashley and fired off a long shot.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

49'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Quater Blake.

Eric Brighton played a pinpoint pass to Quater Blake, Quater Blake picked up on the ball before Cornelius Merricks could reach it.

Quater Blake made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Guy Banister.

50'

Cornelius Merricks attempted to lift the ball forward but Quater Blake intercepted the pass.

52'

Cornelius Merricks attempted to lift the ball forward but Quater Blake cut it out.

53'

Kenneth Frye attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Nat Kitchen found himself in the way of the ball.

54'

Carol Bond made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Gavin Ashley.

55'

Mick Bass tried to get onto the pass but Xzavier Stainthorpe cut it out.

57'

Addy Spears played a perfect pass for Theo Commoner, Theo Commoner latched onto the ball before Xzavier Stainthorpe could intercept.

Theo Commoner tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Marlowe Garrod.

58'

Eric Brighton tried to dribble past Marlowe Garrod but Marlowe Garrod won the ball from Eric Brighton.

59'

Kenneth Frye lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

60'

Erle Beckham hit the freekick. Erle Beckham was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar.

62'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Cornelius Merricks.

Guy Banister was pressed by Quater Blake but he evaded the challenge and shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

63'

Mick Bass tried to get onto the pass but Carol Bond intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

64'

Eric Brighton tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Cornelius Merricks came close and blocked it.

66'

Nigel Carton held up the ball, evading the challenge of Theo Commoner and hit the ball from long range.

But Nigel Carton put it wide ... He held his head in his hands.

68'

Carol Bond had a great opportunity to score from long range but he lost the ball to Gavin Ashley.

70'

Eric Brighton hit the freekick. Eric Brighton was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar.

76'

Marlowe Garrod tried to play a long ball but Addy Spears had no problem in intercepting the ball.

77'

Carol Bond tried to lift the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Gavin Ashley.

78'

Gavin Ashley played the ball to Mick Bass's feet, Mick Bass trapped the ball nicely before Xzavier Stainthorpe could intercept.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Carol Bond before Mick Bass tried to get onto the pass.

79'

Xzavier Stainthorpe attempted to lob the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Gavin Ashley.

80'

Eric Brighton made an attempt to move the ball forward but Cornelius Merricks closed in and intercepted the ball.

81'

Cornelius Merricks tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Eric Brighton.

82'

Theo Commoner hit a fierce shot from 40 yards. Nigel Carton failed to block the shot.

The ball went past John Haden in the back of the net ... Theo Commoner scored a fantastic goal !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Redragon Emperor 1 - 3 Auckland athletic

83'

Quater Blake blocked Guy Banister in a good, clean tackle before Guy Banister could pass the ball.

84'

The referee showed Graham Coel the red card.

85'

Carol Bond dribbled past Kenneth Frye.

Carol Bond bent it from medium range but the shot was charged down by Gavin Ashley.

86'

Eric Brighton's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

87'

Bentley Merricks brought the play over the halfway line,Mick Bass failed to intercept the pass.

Guy Banister got to the ball before Kenneth Frye, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

Alex Leach tried to save but he spilled the ball! ... Guy Banister scored !!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Redragon Emperor 1 - 4 Auckland athletic

88'

Cornelius Merricks played a long ball looking for the head of Carol Bond, Carol Bond brought the ball under control superbly before Eric Brighton could intercept.

Carol Bond passed the ball to Erle Beckham, Erle Beckham trapped the ball nicely before Alan Morce could cut it out.

Erle Beckham played a wonderful ball for Guy Banister, Kenneth Frye failed to intercept the pass.

Guy Banister had shrugged off the challenge of Alan Morce and struck it at goal.

Guy Banister sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

90'

Carol Bond span past Gavin Ashley.

Carol Bond played a wonderful ball for Xzavier Stainthorpe, Xzavier Stainthorpe latched onto the ball before Mick Bass could reach it.

Xzavier Stainthorpe tried to skip past the challenge of Gavin Ashley but Gavin Ashley blocked Xzavier Stainthorpe in a good, clean tackle.

92'

Nigel Carton tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Theo Commoner.

End Match Redragon Emperor 1 - 4 Auckland athletic