September 12th 2009
Whakatane Town 0, Plains Rangers 0.
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| Whakatane were strong in the air defensively. Coach Muggsy said "Don't play it down the middle!" | Keeper Jono Whitaker had a few anxious moments in the first half, but he was solid. |
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| The ball is coming down Whakatane's left wing, but looks like Kirk and Bazza have it covered. | Ref Giovanni Armenti and Joel Ogilvy are keeping an eye on the ball. Whakatane captain Lee Barton has more pressing matters. |
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| Here's Chris Johnston running the ball at Lee. | Joel and Grunter had a good battle in the centre midfield. |
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| They're picking on you Lee. Now it's Johnny Noblett having a go. | Muggsy lays down the plans for the second half. It would be nice if the boys would play to plan.... |
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| Dan reinforces the message. Johnny has now got the keeper's gear on. | While the refs finish their cups of tea, Jordan talks over plans with Jono, or are they just saying how nicely Jono's hair matches Jordan's boots?! |
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| Jimmy Krause keeps good control of the ball, under pressure from Gavin Rothwell. | Looks like Bazza has cleared this corner away from harm. |
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| It was always a willing battle. Here's Chris monstering one of the Whakatane defenders. | It's all over. 0 - 0 !!! Ex-Whakatane player Jason Pullar gives ex-Rangers player George Dalgity a pat on the back. |
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| A team shot of the Rangers boys before the game. Click here to see a larger version and names. |