Match Report
The table gap was wide: 51 points between Birkenhead United (1st, 58 pts) and Manukau United (12th, 7 pts). In league terms the two rates read 2.64/0.59 for Birkenhead United and 0.64/3.55 for Manukau United (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.79.
Birkenhead United entered with three wins in a row. Manukau United entered with seven losses in a row. Recent form was uneven: 13/15 points for Birkenhead United, 0/15 for Manukau United.
On the scoreboard, Birkenhead United led 4-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 6-1.
Goal scorers
Birkenhead United: Robert Dymond (9'), Joshua Redfearn (19'), Zachary Newman (32'), M. Patterson (37'), Dino Botica (53'), Joshua Redfearn (74') · Manukau United: Dylan Horgan (55')
Key stats
Possession: Birkenhead United 52% · Manukau United 48% · Total shots: 13-2 · On target: 12-2 · Corners: 9-1