Gary Fowell Builders Plains Rangers
August 13 Plains Rangers men 2 Whakatane Town
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The vocal crowd at Awakeri on Saturday was well entertained
by the local derby between Gary Fowell Builders Plains Rangers and Whakatane
Town. The visitors laid down the gauntlet first, getting the ball in the
back of the net, but it was ruled out for off side. Next Rangers won a
free kick, 25 metres from goal. While the Whakatane defence was getting
organised, Tom Davison took the kick quickly and smacked it into the net.
Rangers ahead. The half turned into a great battle, attacks and counter
attacks at both ends. After 30 minutes, the visitors had some luck, a
well struck cross from their right winger sailed into the top corner of
the Rangers goal. Good movement up front from Rangers capitalised on the
strong midfield play of Christian Wetting and James Krause, and the home
team won a series of corners. At half time the scores were locked at 1
- 1.
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