Welcome to the match between Ashburton F.C. and Blenheim albion

1'

Mathew Adams took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

4'

Mattie Comstock attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Jacob Hodson.

5'

Rodolph Evans played it past Christopher Abrem.

Rodolph Evans tried to dart past Mattie Comstock but Mattie Comstock dispossessed Rodolph Evans.

6'

Phil Haden took the ball past Jack Carton.

Phil Haden directed the ball to Jacob Hodson, Jacob Hodson took it in his stride before Liam Hughes could reach it.

Jacob Hodson hit a fierce shot but Maddox Comstock blocked the shot.

8'

Liam Hughes played a perfect pass for Jack Carton, the ball was picked up by Jack Carton before Deforrest Rogerson could reach it.

Jack Carton bent it from medium range. Rodolph Evans approached too late to clear the danger.

But Jack Carton put it just over ... He buried his face in his hands.

9'

Bruce Bulkton played a wonderful ball for Liam Hughes, Liam Hughes took it in his stride before Rodolph Evans could cut it out.

Phil Haden blocked Liam Hughes before Liam Hughes attempted to fire off a shot from medium range.

11'

Bill Slater tried to dribble past Christopher Abrem but his possession is lost through a tackle by Christopher Abrem.

12'

Liam Hughes held up the ball, evading the challenge of Rodolph Evans and fired off a long shot.

But Liam Hughes effort went inches wide ... He buried his face in his hands.

13'

Mathew Adams dispatched the freekick goalwards. The shot had taken a deflection off the wall and went wide.

16'

Mattie Comstock passed the ball perfectly to Christopher Abrem, Bill Slater couldn't cut it.

Christopher Abrem crossed the ball low and hard, Gresham Jokerson missed his interception.

Mathew Adams unleashed a volley past Brian Pocock towards goal.

Rob Clarke elected to fist the ball to safety.

17'

Woodrow Clarke tried to use his skill to go past Deforrest Rogerson but Deforrest Rogerson dispossessed Woodrow Clarke.

19'

Liam Hughes made a good pass to Jack Carton, Jack Carton trapped the ball nicely before Rodolph Evans could reach it.

Jack Carton played the ball long looking for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Phil Haden.

20'

Bruce Bulkton took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

21'

Liam Hughes tried to dribble past Rodolph Evans but it failed.

22'

Chad Merricks took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

23'

Woodrow Clarke laid it forward to Bruce Bulkton, Bruce Bulkton took it in his stride before Chad Merricks could intercept.

Bruce Bulkton crossed the ball low into the box, Deforrest Rogerson couldn't reach it.

Erle Germen moved onto the ball and quickly struck it at goal , Brian Pocock failed to charge down the shot.

But Erle Germen sent it far too high ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

24'

Liam Hughes took the ball past Chad Merricks.

Whilst still some way from goal, Liam Hughes tried to lob the keeper. Rodolph Evans failed to block the shot.

Rob Clarke got up to tip it over.

25'

Bill Slater surged past Christopher Abrem!.

Bill Slater hit towards goal from 25 yards out but Mattie Comstock got himself between the ball and goal.

26'

Jack Carton made a pass to Liam Hughes, Liam Hughes took it in his stride before Rodolph Evans could intercept.

Liam Hughes played the ball to Erle Germen's feet, Erle Germen trapped the ball nicely before Phil Haden could cut it out.

Erle Germen tried to score but Brian Pocock blocked him.

27'

Erle Germen made a pass to Liam Hughes, the ball was picked up by Liam Hughes before Rodolph Evans could intercept.

Liam Hughes played a great ball for Erle Germen, the ball was picked up by Erle Germen before Phil Haden could cut it out.

Erle Germen made a pass to Bruce Bulkton, Rodolph Evans tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Bruce Bulkton played the ball to Maddox Comstock's feet, Maddox Comstock latched onto the ball before Jacob Hodson could reach it.

Bruce Bulkton received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Maddox Comstock, Bruce Bulkton latched onto the ball before Brian Pocock could reach it.

Bruce Bulkton hit the ball forward to Christopher Abrem, the ball was picked up by Christopher Abrem before Jacob Hodson could cut it out.

Christopher Abrem blasted the ball towards the top corner but Brian Pocock made the clearance.

28'

Deforrest Rogerson got past Christopher Abrem with ease.

Deforrest Rogerson skipped easily past Bruce Bulkton.

Deforrest Rogerson tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Maddox Comstock.

29'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Mattie Comstock.

Jack Carton attempted to feed the high ball but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Gresham Jokerson.

31'

Christopher Abrem tried to twist past Rodolph Evans but Rodolph Evans robbed Christopher Abrem.

32'

Liam Hughes moved the ball forward for Jack Carton, Jack Carton latched onto the ball before Phil Haden could reach it.

Jack Carton shot from distance but Rodolph Evans threw himself in front of the shot.

34'

Eric Newell went across and took the corner.

Maddox Comstock rose bravely above Brian Pocock to win the ball, then headed the ball forward.

Eric Newell stepped away from Jacob Hodson and tried to lob the ball at goal.

the ball went into the net despite of Rob Clarke's attempts to clear the ball away. ... Eric Newell scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... He wheeled away in jubilation !

Ashburton F.C. 1 - 0 Blenheim albion

36'

Phil Haden sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

37'

Chad Merricks blocked Woodrow Clarke before Woodrow Clarke could pass the ball.

38'

Mattie Comstock passed the ball to Christopher Abrem, Bill Slater failed to intercept the pass.

Christopher Abrem was pressed by Gresham Jokerson but he evaded the challenge and bent the ball towards goal from 20 yards.

Denied by Rob Clarke.

40'

Mattie Comstock's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

42'

Bruce Bulkton attempted to play a long ball but The ball was touched on by Phil Haden.

44'

Mattie Comstock hit a long ball over Gresham Jokerson.

Jacob Hodson had the beating in the air of Woodrow Clarke and the ball was cleared.

45'

Jacob Hodson went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Ashburton F.C. took the lead.Ashburton F.C. maintained 62% of possession and 38% for Blenheim albion. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Liam Hughes tried to feed the high ball but Rodolph Evans intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

48'

Woodrow Clarke played a wonderful ball for Bruce Bulkton, Bruce Bulkton trapped the ball nicely before Chad Merricks could intercept.

Bruce Bulkton dribbled confidently past Deforrest Rogerson.

Bruce Bulkton had a great opportunity to score from medium range but Chad Merricks did well to close down the space.

49'

Woodrow Clarke played a high ball looking for Mathew Adams to run onto it, Mathew Adams brought the ball under control superbly before Chad Merricks could cut it out.

Mathew Adams made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Brian Pocock.

50'

Pass by Jack Carton to Liam Hughes, Liam Hughes took possession of the ball before Rodolph Evans could intercept.

Liam Hughes attempted to feed the high ball but Phil Haden got to the ball first.

52'

Jack Carton received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Liam Hughes, Jack Carton latched onto the ball before Rodolph Evans could reach it.

Jack Carton made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Phil Haden.

53'

Tyler Murray hit the freekick toward the goal. Bill Beckham didn't move!. ...

Ashburton F.C. 1 - 1 Blenheim albion

55'

Liam Hughes played a long ball looking for the head of Mattie Comstock, Mattie Comstock brought the ball under control superbly before Brian Pocock could intercept.

Mattie Comstock shot on the ball. Jacob Hodson didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Rob Clarke was caught in no man's land ... Mattie Comstock finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He was delighted !

Ashburton F.C. 2 - 1 Blenheim albion

56'

Bruce Bulkton directed the ball nicely to Mattie Comstock, Mattie Comstock picked up on the ball before Richard Readdie could cut it out.

Mattie Comstock hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards but Chad Merricks hoofed the ball clear.

57'

Woodrow Clarke had the pace to beat Chad Merricks.

Woodrow Clarke had the strength to hold off Deforrest Rogerson.

Woodrow Clarke played a wonderful ball for Maddox Comstock, the ball was picked up by Maddox Comstock before Brian Pocock could intercept.

Maddox Comstock knocked a lovely ball for Mattie Comstock, the ball was picked up by Mattie Comstock before Jacob Hodson could reach it.

Mattie Comstock found himself in some space and struck it at goal. Brian Pocock couldn't reach it.

Rob Clarke made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

58'

Phil Haden got past Jack Carton.

Phil Haden sent the ball flying towards goal from distance. Liam Hughes approached too late to clear the danger.

Bill Beckham did well to tip it wide.

59'

Deforrest Rogerson tried to lift the ball forward but Erle Germen closed in and intercepted the ball.

60'

Liam Hughes made an attempt to move the ball forward but Phil Haden read the game well to intercept the ball.

67'

Mathew Adams made a good pass to Christopher Abrem, Christopher Abrem picked up on the ball before Rodolph Evans could reach it.

Christopher Abrem stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Phil Haden.

70'

Bill Slater faked a shot before cutting Christopher Abrem in a different direction.

Bill Slater played a perfect pass for Deforrest Rogerson, Deforrest Rogerson took possession of the ball before Mattie Comstock could intercept.

Deforrest Rogerson sent the ball flying towards goal from distance but Christopher Abrem hoofed the ball clear.

71'

Richard Readdie tried to lift the ball forward but The ball bounced off Christopher Abrem.

73'

Phil Haden stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball came off Jack Carton.

74'

Liam Hughes directed the ball to Jack Carton, the ball was picked up by Jack Carton before Bill Slater could reach it.

Jack Carton took a medium-ranged shot but Rodolph Evans threw himself in front of the shot.

75'

Deforrest Rogerson flicked the ball over Bruce Bulkton's head !.

Deforrest Rogerson tried to knock a long ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Woodrow Clarke.

77'

Woodrow Clarke tried to skip past Deforrest Rogerson but Deforrest Rogerson cleanly tackled the ball.

81'

Woodrow Clarke played a pinpoint pass to Bruce Bulkton, Chad Merricks missed his interception.

Bruce Bulkton tried to dart past Deforrest Rogerson but Deforrest Rogerson dispossessed Bruce Bulkton.

82'

Mattie Comstock passed along the floor for Christopher Abrem to pick it up, Gresham Jokerson failed to intercept the pass.

Christopher Abrem failed in his attempt to dribble past Bill Slater.

83'

Bill Slater tried to get onto the pass but The ball cannoned off Christopher Abrem.

84'

Woodrow Clarke swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

85'

Phil Haden tried to lift the ball forward but it was well intercepted by Jack Carton.

87'

Liam Hughes tried to get onto the pass but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Phil Haden.

88'

Deforrest Rogerson tried for goal from the freekick. Unfortunately it was just over the bar.

89'

Mattie Comstock chipped it out of his own half,Bill Slater failed to intercept the pass.

Erle Germen got up above Jacob Hodson, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

Rob Clarke got back in time to make the save.

90'

Woodrow Clarke attempted to feed the high ball but Deforrest Rogerson made it first to the ball and intercepted.

92'

Woodrow Clarke shielded the ball from Chad Merricks and hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards.

But Woodrow Clarke didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... It was an epic miss.

93'

Mattie Comstock tried to skip past the challenge of Gresham Jokerson but Gresham Jokerson took the ball away from Mattie Comstock.

End Match Ashburton F.C. 2 - 1 Blenheim albion