Match Report
22 points for Island Bay United (6th), 11 for Wellington Phoenix Res (9th): an 11-point gap. On recent form Wellington Phoenix Res sat only 18th league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 9th overall. Per game in the league, Island Bay United were scoring 1.56 and conceding 2.06, Wellington Phoenix Res 0.94 and 1.44, against a competition average of 1.84 goals per team per game.
9 games without a win framed Wellington Phoenix Res's arrival.
Across 5 recorded meetings, Island Bay United have 0 wins to Wellington Phoenix Res's 5, with 0 draws, at 4.4 goals per meeting. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 100% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 100%.
Wellington Phoenix Res led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 2-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Island Bay United: Giovanni Darroch (48'), Giovanni Darroch (52') · Wellington Phoenix Res: Luke Mitchell (31')
Key stats
Possession: Island Bay United 36% · Wellington Phoenix Res 64% · Total shots: 10-7 · On target: 7-1 · Corners: 3-5