Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Wellington Olympic 2nd with 38 points, Petone 8th with 12, 26 apart. Petone ranked just 17th in the league on five-round form despite their 8th table position.
Wellington Olympic had won five straight. Petone arrived off three straight defeats. Over the last five, Wellington Olympic had taken 15 of 15 points to Petone's 6.
Across 7 recorded meetings, Wellington Olympic have 6 wins to Petone's 1, with 0 draws, at 5.29 goals per meeting. 100% of the meetings finished with three goals or more, and both sides scored in 71%.
Goal scorers
Wellington Olympic: Sebastian Barton-Ginger (18'), Sebastian Barton-Ginger (27'), Justin Gulley (45'), Gavin Hoy (90'), Gavin Hoy (86')
Key stats
Possession: Wellington Olympic 42% · Petone 58% · Total shots: 19-8 · On target: 10-3 · Corners: 2-6