Welcome to the match between New Plymouth rangers and Takapuna county

1'

Joe Dexter jinked confidently past Guy Counter.

Joe Dexter twisted past Deacon Murray.

Joe Dexter lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and shot. Dre Woods couldn't reach it.

Chad Godfrey did well to tip it round the post.

2'

Bret Fairburn tried to take the ball past Woodrow Merricks but Woodrow Merricks cleanly tackled the ball.

3'

Deforrest Freecream had a go from the freekick. Deforrest Freecream got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar.

4'

Zander Jordan blocked Sam Clarke before Sam Clarke attempted to pass the ball.

6'

Hewie Linwood passed along the floor for Joe Dexter to pick it up, Guy Counter failed to intercept the pass.

Joe Dexter tried to dart past Deacon Murray but Deacon Murray won the ball from Joe Dexter.

7'

Sam Clarke tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Bret Fairburn.

8'

Deacon Murray lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

9'

Bret Fairburn played a pinpoint pass to Henry Freeman, Sam Clarke failed to intercept the pass.

Henry Freeman played a great ball for Bret Fairburn, Bret Fairburn trapped the ball nicely before Woodrow Merricks could intercept.

Bret Fairburn took a medium-ranged shot but the shot was charged down by Sam Clarke.

10'

Joe Dexter tried to move the ball forward but The ball struck Guy Counter.

11'

William Newell executed a block tackle on Francis Counter before Francis Counter tried to get onto the pass.

12'

Blaine Butts passed the ball to William Newell, William Newell picked up on the ball before Mathew Auteberry could cut it out.

The ball was curled in from William Newell, Francis Counter failed to intercept the pass.

Lucius Edison got to the ball before Chistopher Milton, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Lucius Edison sent the ball past Ivan Elliston to back of the net ... Lucius Edison scored a fabulous goal !!! ... The fans chanted Lucius Edison's name !

New Plymouth rangers 0 - 1 Takapuna county

13'

The referee showed Alex Counter a yellow card.

Deacon Murray hit the ball forward to Guy Counter, Guy Counter took possession of the ball before Joe Dexter could reach it.

Guy Counter tried to twist past Hewie Linwood but his possession is lost through a tackle by Hewie Linwood.

14'

Henry Freeman swung the corner into the box.

Joe Dexter tried to head the ball upfield but Dre Woods threw himself in front of the header.

16'

Blaine Butts was pressed by Mathew Auteberry but he evaded the challenge and put some curve on the shot from long range.

It went close from Blaine Butts ... That should have been a goal.

17'

Bret Fairburn tried to twist past Sam Clarke but his possession is lost through a tackle by Sam Clarke.

21'

Joe Dexter played a great ball for Hewie Linwood, Hewie Linwood took it in his stride before Guy Counter could reach it.

Hewie Linwood delivered the ball to Joe Dexter, Joe Dexter took possession of the ball before Deacon Murray could intercept.

Joe Dexter had shrugged off the challenge of Deforrest Freecream and tried an audacious shot on goal.

Chad Godfrey did his best yet he couldn't save it ... Joe Dexter scored a goal !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

New Plymouth rangers 1 - 1 Takapuna county

23'

Deforrest Freecream failed in his attempt to dribble past Mathew Auteberry.

25'

Bret Fairburn had a great opportunity to score from long range but Woodrow Merricks gave him no space to manoeuvre.

28'

Bret Fairburn tried to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Woodrow Merricks.

30'

Bret Fairburn delivered the ball past Woodrow Merricks to Henry Freeman.

Henry Freeman dribbled confidently past Sam Clarke.

Henry Freeman attempted to lob the ball goalwards but Deforrest Freecream charged down the shot.

31'

Bret Fairburn made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Sam Clarke.

32'

Hewie Linwood tried to dart past Guy Counter but Guy Counter cleanly tackled the ball.

34'

Joe Dexter delivered the ball to Hewie Linwood, Hewie Linwood took it in his stride before Guy Counter could intercept.

Hewie Linwood tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Deacon Murray.

35'

Rigby Beastty played the ball long looking for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Woodrow Merricks.

36'

Deacon Murray received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Guy Counter, Deacon Murray picked up on the ball before Hewie Linwood could intercept.

Deacon Murray played a perfect pass for Alex Counter, Alex Counter took possession of the ball before Joe Dexter could cut it out.

Alex Counter hit a fierce shot but Zander Jordan removed the danger.

38'

Joe Dexter tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by William Newell.

39'

Woodrow Merricks knocked a lovely ball for Deacon Murray, Hewie Linwood failed to intercept the pass.

Deacon Murray tried to curl one in from long range but Joe Dexter cleared the ball from danger.

43'

Guy Counter tried to chip the ball forward but The ball bounced off Hewie Linwood.

44'

Joe Dexter knocked a lovely ball for Hewie Linwood, Hewie Linwood picked up on the ball before Guy Counter could intercept.

Hewie Linwood hit the ball forward to Francis Counter, Deacon Murray missed his interception.

Francis Counter found himself in some space and tried an optimistic effort at goal. Deforrest Freecream failed to block the shot.

Chad Godfrey failed to clear the ball away ... Francis Counter capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He was delighted !

New Plymouth rangers 2 - 1 Takapuna county

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which New Plymouth rangers took the lead.New Plymouth rangers had 56% possession in the match, while Takapuna county had 44%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Guy Counter whipped in the corner.

Sam Clarke out-jumped Zander Jordan, then headed it across the goal.

But it went over the bar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

47'

Blaine Butts played a wonderful ball for Deacon Murray, Mathew Auteberry failed to intercept the pass.

Deacon Murray went by the challenge of Francis Counter.

Deacon Murray played it past Mathew Auteberry.

From a tight angle, Deacon Murray still managed to get a shot in. Zander Jordan approached too late to tackle him.

Ivan Elliston did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it wide.

48'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Chistopher Milton.

Mathew Auteberry played a pinpoint pass to Zander Jordan, Zander Jordan latched onto the ball before William Newell could intercept.

Zander Jordan made an attempt to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Blaine Butts.

49'

Bret Fairburn played it past Woodrow Merricks.

Bret Fairburn sent the ball over from the wing, Sam Clarke stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Dre Woods beat Rigby Babby to the ball, then headed the ball clear.

50'

Henry Freeman darted past Woodrow Merricks.

Henry Freeman turned with the ball past Sam Clarke.

Henry Freeman found himself with plenty of time and drove the ball at goal. Dre Woods failed to block the shot.

Chad Godfrey was in a good position and saved it.

51'

Joe Dexter tried to play a long ball forward but it was well intercepted by Guy Counter.

52'

Francis Counter stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball bounced off William Newell.

55'

Chistopher Milton made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by William Newell.

57'

Francis Counter made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Blaine Butts.

58'

Joe Dexter played a great ball for Hewie Linwood, Deacon Murray failed to reach the ball.

Hewie Linwood tried to use his skill to go past Guy Counter but his possession is lost through a tackle by Guy Counter.

61'

Francis Counter dribbled past Deacon Murray.

Francis Counter got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick. Guy Counter failed to block the shot.

Chad Godfrey shouldn't have been beaten from that angle ... A great goal from a fine move by Francis Counter !!! ... He slided on his knees !

New Plymouth rangers 3 - 1 Takapuna county

63'

Joe Dexter lost the ball to Guy Counter's block tackle before Joe Dexter tried to pass the ball.

65'

Francis Counter made an attempt to pass the ball forward but William Newell intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

66'

Joe Dexter received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Bret Fairburn, Joe Dexter took it in his stride before Woodrow Merricks could intercept.

Sam Clarke was outmuscled by Joe Dexter.

Joe Dexter made space for himself and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Dre Woods failed to charge down the shot.

Chad Godfrey watched it sail harmlessly over ... He should have hit the target at least.

67'

Joe Dexter took the ball past Guy Counter.

Joe Dexter blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance but the shot was blocked by Deacon Murray.

68'

Sam Clarke fired off a long shot past Bret Fairburn.

Ivan Elliston failed to clear the ball away ... Vintage strike from Sam Clarke !!! GOAL!!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

New Plymouth rangers 3 - 2 Takapuna county

70'

Henry Freeman had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip. Sam Clarke approached too late to block it.

Chad Godfrey denied Henry Freeman.

74'

William Newell made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Mathew Auteberry.

75'

Mathew Auteberry stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Guy Counter.

76'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Rigby Beastty.

77'

Francis Counter searched out Mathew Auteberry, the ball was picked up by Mathew Auteberry before Blaine Butts could reach it.

Mathew Auteberry found an opportunity to score but Dre Woods made an excellent last ditch tackle!.

78'

Henry Freeman failed in his attempt to dribble past Sam Clarke.

79'

Blaine Butts received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Deforrest Freecream, Blaine Butts took it in his stride before Henry Freeman could cut it out.

Blaine Butts took the ball past Bret Fairburn.

Blaine Butts held up the ball, evading the challenge of Henry Freeman and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 20 yards.

Blaine Butts was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar ... That should have been a goal.

80'

Sam Clarke powered past Henry Freeman!.

Sam Clarke skipped easily past the challenge of Bret Fairburn.

Sam Clarke was in the clear.

Sam Clarke was clean through with just Ivan Elliston to beat and fired it in low but Ivan Elliston managed to get himself between the ball and the goal.

83'

Joe Dexter hit a speculative long-range shot. Deacon Murray approached too late to tackle him.

But Joe Dexter put it high and wide ... It was an unbelievable miss.

84'

Deacon Murray made a good pass to Guy Counter, Chistopher Milton failed to intercept the pass.

Guy Counter hit the ball forward to Lucius Edison, the ball was picked up by Lucius Edison before Hewie Linwood could intercept.

Lucius Edison was able to make space and hit it high and hard towards goal. Zander Jordan wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Lucius Edison's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... He dropped to his knees.

86'

Woodrow Merricks tried to skip past Francis Counter but Francis Counter blocked Woodrow Merricks.

88'

Rigby Babby tried to dart past Sam Clarke but Sam Clarke cleanly tackled the ball.

89'

Francis Counter tried to play it past Blaine Butts but his possession is lost through a tackle by Blaine Butts.

End Match New Plymouth rangers 3 - 2 Takapuna county