Welcome to the match between Auckland athletic and FC Maori All Whites

1'

Cornelius Merricks tried to play a long ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Isiah Hull.

2'

Carol Bond picked up Cornelius Merricks's superb pass, James Walterson couldn't cut out the pass.

Carol Bond tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Clayton Breddy.

3'

Wendell Barnet made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Guy Banister.

5'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Guy Banister.

7'

Marlowe Garrod took the corner to the edge of the area.

Frankkie Abel beat Don Grey to the ball, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

Harroll Walterson tried to save but he fumbled the ball! ... Frankkie Abel scored !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Auckland athletic 1 - 0 FC Maori All Whites

8'

Clayton Breddy hit the ball forward to James Walterson, James Walterson picked up on the ball before Carol Bond could cut it out.

James Walterson tried to twist past Bret Bruna but his possession is lost through a tackle by Bret Bruna.

9'

Carol Bond tried to dart past Wendell Barnet but Wendell Barnet dispossessed Carol Bond.

10'

Guy Banister tried a long range effort. Yank Beckham didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Guy Banister blazed it over the bar ... It was a shocking miss.

11'

Guy Banister delivered the ball to Cornelius Merricks, Cornelius Merricks took it in his stride before Yank Beckham could cut it out.

Cornelius Merricks tried to curl one in from long range. Isiah Hull approached too late to block it.

However, Cornelius Merricks put it well over the bar ... He should have hit the target at least.

12'

Nigel Carton took the ball past Albert Elastic.

Nigel Carton had the strength to hold off Graham Draft.

Nigel Carton tried an optimistic effort at goal but the shot was charged down by Rhett Helence.

13'

Frankkie Abel directed the ball nicely to Bentley Merricks, Isiah Hull failed to reach the ball.

Bentley Merricks tried to lob the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Yank Beckham.

14'

Carol Bond delivered a long ball for Bentley Merricks, Bentley Merricks picked up on the ball before Clayton Breddy could cut it out.

Bentley Merricks took a shot!. Rhett Helence wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

The ball hit the net after Harroll Walterson failed to save ... Bentley Merricks finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Auckland athletic 2 - 0 FC Maori All Whites

15'

Cornelius Merricks laid it forward to Guy Banister, Guy Banister took it in his stride before Isiah Hull could intercept.

Guy Banister tried to dribble past Yank Beckham but it failed.

16'

Guy Banister played the ball to Cornelius Merricks's feet, Yank Beckham tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Cornelius Merricks used his skill to go past Isiah Hull.

Good play by Cornelius Merricks in making himself some space and fired in a shot at goal. Rhett Helence failed to charge down the shot.

Harroll Walterson tried to save but he fumbled the ball! ... Cornelius Merricks found the net !!! ... He wheeled away in jubilation !

Auckland athletic 3 - 0 FC Maori All Whites

17'

Guy Banister made a pass to Cornelius Merricks, Cornelius Merricks took possession of the ball before Yank Beckham could intercept.

Cornelius Merricks tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Isiah Hull.

18'

Yellow card shown to Yank Beckham.

Clayton Breddy tried to dribble past Bret Bruna but Clayton Breddy lost the ball to Bret Bruna's block tackle.

19'

Carol Bond aimed the corner for the near post.

Nat Kitchen tried to flick the ball to a team-mate but Fred Chapman blocked the header.

20'

Nat Kitchen blocked Rhett Helence in a good, clean tackle before Rhett Helence attempted to deliver the ball.

21'

James Walterson tried to dribble past Marlowe Garrod but Marlowe Garrod block tackled James Walterson.

22'

That was truly an unstoppable freekick from Erle Beckham. Harroll Walterson was very disappointed to be beaten at his near post. ...

Auckland athletic 4 - 0 FC Maori All Whites

24'

Marlowe Garrod tried to feed the high ball but Albert Elastic made a great interception.

25'

Carol Bond attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards. James Walterson approached too late to block it.

Harroll Walterson fisted the ball away.

26'

Guy Banister took the ball past Yank Beckham.

Guy Banister directed the ball to Bentley Merricks, Bentley Merricks trapped the ball nicely before Isiah Hull could reach it.

Bentley Merricks looked destined to score but he lost the ball to Rhett Helence.

27'

Guy Banister tried to play a long ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Yank Beckham.

29'

Frankkie Abel brought the play over the halfway line,Albert Elastic stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Bentley Merricks got to the ball ahead of Rhett Helence, then made an attacking header.

Harroll Walterson was rooted to the spot ... Bentley Merricks scored !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Auckland athletic 5 - 0 FC Maori All Whites

34'

Erle Beckham delivered the ball past Yank Beckham to Guy Banister.

Guy Banister rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards but Isiah Hull cleared the ball from danger.

45'

Graham Draft tried to play it past Bret Bruna but Bret Bruna didn't allow.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Auckland athletic took the lead.Auckland athletic maintained 65% of possession and 35% for FC Maori All Whites. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Erle Beckham turned with the ball past Albert Elastic.

Swerving shot by Erle Beckham from long range but Graham Draft managed to block the shot.

47'

Isiah Hull received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Wendell Barnet, Isiah Hull picked up on the ball before Cornelius Merricks could cut it out.

Isiah Hull played a perfect pass for Fred Chapman, Fred Chapman took possession of the ball before Guy Banister could cut it out.

Fred Chapman shot with a bicycle kick but Erle Beckham blocked the shot.

50'

Nigel Carton evaded the challenge of Isiah Hull and curled the ball in at goal from 30 yards.

But Nigel Carton put it wide of the goal ... It was a poor miss from Nigel Carton. He looked like he was short of match practice.

57'

Graham Draft tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Marlowe Garrod.

58'

Carol Bond hit a long ball upfield,James Walterson missed his interception.

Rhett Helence beat Frankkie Abel to the ball, then used his head to clear the ball.

60'

Nat Kitchen sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

62'

Graham Draft attempted to feed the high ball but Cornelius Merricks got to the ball first.

65'

Wendell Barnet hit a speculative effort from 30 yards. Bentley Merricks failed to block the shot.

But it was well wide from Wendell Barnet ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

76'

Nigel Carton played the ball to Guy Banister's feet, Guy Banister latched onto the ball before Isiah Hull could cut it out.

Guy Banister tried to play it past Yank Beckham but Guy Banister lost the ball to Yank Beckham.

77'

Cornelius Merricks tried to hit it long to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Yank Beckham.

80'

Guy Banister tried to knock a long ball forward but Wendell Barnet intercepted but couldn't control.

82'

Frankkie Abel sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

88'

Albert Elastic directed the ball nicely to Graham Draft, the ball was picked up by Graham Draft before Marlowe Garrod could intercept.

Graham Draft crossed the halfway line with the ball , Nigel Carton couldn't cut it.

Fred Chapman played the ball forward right away. Nat Kitchen tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

92'

Guy Banister tried to hit a long ball forward but The ball was touched on by Yank Beckham.

End Match Auckland athletic 5 - 0 FC Maori All Whites