League

Corella
Spectators: 8125 (Terracing: 6095, Seating: 1869, VIP seats: 161) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Peter Orr made the kick off which started today's match. Brannan Stevens made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Berry Pustak in the 4th minute of play. Stewart Soekirno kicked well hit freekick during the 7th minute of the match. Eden Forrest in the 9thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Nash Watson, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After 13 minutes, Eden Forrest made it 1-0 with a short kick to the right side. Auckland FC's Nash Watson tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. The crowd rose to their feet as Eden Forrest kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Nash Watson. That made the score 2-0 in the 18 minute of play. After having played for 22 minutes, Eden Forrest managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Corella's supporters crossed their fingers, but Eden Forrest was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Nash Watson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Brent Moran in the 23rd minute of the match. In the 24th minute, Brock Tenser hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience thought a goal was coming when Eden Forrest got free with Nash Watson in the 26th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 28th minute, Stewart Soekirno hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Corella's Neale Pound got a good chance for a goal in the 31st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Nash Watson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Brent Moran in the 33rd minute of play. 36 minutes into the match, Corella's goal looked a bit too open when Berry Pustak came free, but Brannan Stevens reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Peter Orr might have been able to make a better finish in the 37th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Brannan Stevens. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Peter Orr ran back to his position shaking his head. If Eden Forrest had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 40th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Corella booed when Auckland FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Stewart Soekirno didn't get a good kick on the ball. Eden Forrest in the 45thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Nash Watson, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Nash Watson made an important save on a dangerous shot by Eden Forrest in the 47th minute. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Eden Forrest stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Ren Hinwood's late challenge caught a Corella's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ren Hinwood helped the player get up and apologised. In the 55th match minute, Auckland FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ren Hinwood to maneuver through the defense. Eden Forrest fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nash Watson having to interfere. When Eden Forrest, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 67 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Nash Watson was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eden Forrest in the 69th minute of play forced Auckland FC's goalkeeper Nash Watson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 71st minute the ball was on its way in behind Auckland FC's goalkeeper Nash Watson, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Eden Forrest in the 73rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nash Watson saved Auckland FC from getting behind. Eden Forrest took the ball and in the 75 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Nash Watson. Nash Watson dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-0. When Eden Forrest, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 78 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Nash Watson was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. Nash Watson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Brent Moran, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. When Corella's Eden Forrest in the 84th minute got a chance for a shot 84th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Auckland FC's goalie prevented a goal. Corbett Rennie fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 89th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nash Watson having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Eden Forrest in the 90th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nash Watson prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Nash Watson stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Eden Forrest's shot from short distance in the 92nd minute. In the 93rdth minute of the game Eden Forrest who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Auckland FC's Nash Watson was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The Corella fans' excitement grew in the 93rd match minute when Corella's Eden Forrest looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 4-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene.