Match Report
Tauranga City United entered with seven losses in a row. Birkenhead United entered with four wins in a row, having scored in 6 consecutive games. Over the last five, Tauranga City United had taken 0 of 15 points to Birkenhead United's 13.
5 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Tauranga City United 2, draws 1, Birkenhead United 2, at 3.4 goals per meeting. Only 40% of these meetings ended in a home win. History points to goals: 60% of the meetings had three or more, and both sides scored in 60%.
Half-time and full-time told different stories: Birkenhead United led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 0-3.
Goal scorers
Birkenhead United: Roman Engle (39'), Rayhan Carlson-Du Toit (66'), Dino Botica (90')
Key stats
Possession: Tauranga City United 48% · Birkenhead United 52% · Total shots: 3-11 · On target: 0-3 · Corners: 2-6