Match Report
Team Wellington went into the game 1st in the table on 9 points; Henderson Eels sat 2nd on 6 — a 3-point gap. Henderson Eels's recent output lagged their position: 6th on form over five rounds while 2nd in the table. Against a league average of 2.97 goals per team per game, Team Wellington ran at 6 scored and 0 conceded, Henderson Eels at 5 and 2.67.
Team Wellington entered with three wins in a row.
The venue was David Farrington Park, with room for 5,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Team Wellington led 2-1 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 6-1.
Goal scorers
Team Wellington: Ross Allen (56'), J. Sinclair (46'), Ross Allen (18'), Ross Allen (59'), J. Sinclair (71'), A. Dennison Kilkolly (29') · Henderson Eels: T. Tanito (43')
Key stats
Possession: Team Wellington 54% · Henderson Eels 46% · On target: 14-4 · Corners: 9-6