The latest round of football results from New Zealand highlighted key victories in both the men’s and women’s leagues. Auckland City secured a significant win, while Wellington Phoenix had a mixed performance in their opening match.
Saturday’s Results: Winners, Scorers, and Updated League Standings
Men’s National League Overview
In a thrilling match, Auckland City triumphed over Auckland United with a score of 4-2. This victory propelled Auckland City into third place on the National League table. The goals for Auckland City came from:
- Haris Zeb – 19′
- Gerard Garriga – 35′
- Riley Dalziell – 39′
- Ryan de Vries – 61′
Auckland United scored through two penalties from:
- Daniel Olaoye – 32′
- Hideto Takahashi – 90′
Men’s A-League Results
Auckland FC emerged victorious in the first men’s A-League Kiwi derby, defeating Wellington Phoenix 2-1. Despite being reduced to nine players by the end of the match, Auckland FC secured crucial points. The goals were scored by:
- Sam Cosgrove – 1′, 34′
Wellington Phoenix managed to score through Ifeanyi Eze, who found the net at the 9-minute mark.
Men’s A-League Standings
| Position | Club | Played (MP) | Wins (W) | Draws (D) | Losses (L) | Goals For (GF) | Goals Against (GA) | Goal Difference (GD) | Points (Pts) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auckland FC | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 10 |
| 2 | Central Coast Mariners | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 7 |
| 6 | Wellington Phoenix | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
Women’s A-League Summary
In the women’s A-League, Wellington Phoenix played a hard-fought game against Canberra United, resulting in a 1-1 draw. Goals were scored by:
- Marisa van der Meer (Wellington Phoenix) – 39′
- Josie Aulicino (Canberra United) – 18′
Women’s A-League Standings
| Position | Club | Played (MP) | Wins (W) | Draws (D) | Losses (L) | Goals For (GF) | Goals Against (GA) | Goal Difference (GD) | Points (Pts) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brisbane Roar | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 6 |
| 7 | Wellington Phoenix | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
As the season progresses, both leagues continue to showcase competitive matches, making for an exciting football landscape in New Zealand.
