4 : 0
  • 29 June 2025, Napier City Rovers vs Wellington Phoenix NZ, 1-1, Draw
  • 21 June 2025, Wellington Phoenix NZ vs Island Bay United AFC, 4-1, Win
  • 07 June 2025, Upper Hutt City AFC vs Wellington Phoenix NZ, 0-6, Win
  • 24 May 2025, Wellington Phoenix NZ vs Waterside Karori, 2-2, Draw
  • 17 May 2025, North Wellington AFC vs Wellington Phoenix NZ, 2-3, Win
Wellington Phoenix NZ
Home
  • 28 June 2025, Island Bay United AFC vs Upper Hutt City AFC, 1-2, Win
  • 20 June 2025, Upper Hutt City AFC vs Waterside Karori, 3-3, Draw
  • 07 June 2025, Upper Hutt City AFC vs Wellington Phoenix NZ, 0-6, Lose
  • 24 May 2025, Upper Hutt City AFC vs North Wellington AFC, 4-3, Win
  • 17 May 2025, Western Suburbs FC Porirua vs Upper Hutt City AFC, 5-0, Lose
Upper Hutt City AFC
Away
Central League
Central League, New Zealand

In a decisive match, Wellington Phoenix NZ emerged victorious over Upper Hutt City AFC with a 4-0 win, signifying a dominant second-half performance. The home team's ability to convert their opportunities into goals played a crucial role, with all four goals scored after the break at 48:51, 70:53, 77:08, and 87:19. This highlights their effective attacking strategy and clinical finishing, especially in the latter stages of the game. The substantial margin underscores Phoenix's offensive prowess and strategic execution.

Possession and offensive momentum were clearly in Wellington's favor, as evidenced by their eight corner kicks compared to Upper Hutt's five. This indicates a more aggressive approach by the home team in their attack, while their ability to reset and maintain pressure through set-pieces was key. Moreover, their discipline in the final third allowed them to secure goals despite five offsides. In contrast, Upper Hutt City's inability to catch the Phoenix defense off guard, with zero offsides, points to a lack of threat or cohesion in advancing plays.

Defensively, Phoenix maintained composure, managing to sustain pressure from Upper Hutt without conceding any yellow cards despite one issued at 59:59. The lack of bookings for Upper Hutt implies a less physical approach which may have lacked the intensity needed to disrupt Wellington's flow. By maintaining discipline and controlling tempo through strategic fouls and positioning, Wellington effectively neutralized the attacking attempts of their opposition. The absence of red cards for both teams speaks to a relatively clean game, although the one yellow card could suggest moments where Wellington needed to curb Upper Hutt's rare incursions.

Ultimately, Wellington Phoenix's adaptation in the second half, maximizing their attacking potential while adequately supporting their defensive unit, showcased their superior teamwork and performance consistency. Upper Hutt City AFC's inability to adjust defensively or offensively, against Wellington's dynamic shifts in strategy, left them unable to mount a substantial challenge.

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Form Guide

Draw1-1Napier City Rovers vs Wellington Phoenix NZ
Win4-1Wellington Phoenix NZ vs Island Bay United AFC
Win0-6Upper Hutt City AFC vs Wellington Phoenix NZ
Draw2-2Wellington Phoenix NZ vs Waterside Karori
Win2-3North Wellington AFC vs Wellington Phoenix NZ
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
16:6
GOALS / MATCH
3.2
  • Wellington Phoenix NZ has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 16:6, scoring 3.2 goals average
Win1-2Island Bay United AFC vs Upper Hutt City AFC
Draw3-3Upper Hutt City AFC vs Waterside Karori
Lose0-6Upper Hutt City AFC vs Wellington Phoenix NZ
Win4-3Upper Hutt City AFC vs North Wellington AFC
Lose5-0Western Suburbs FC Porirua vs Upper Hutt City AFC
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
9:18
GOALS / MATCH
1.8
  • Upper Hutt City AFC has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 9:18, scoring 1.8 goals average

Wellington Phoenix NZ H2H Upper Hutt City AFC

Away gameWellington Phoenix NZ60Upper Hutt City AFCHome gameCentral League
Home gameWellington Phoenix NZ40Upper Hutt City AFCAway gameCentral League
PLAYED
2
WINS
2
GOALS
10:0
GOALS / MATCH
5.00
  • In the last two matches that these two sides meet, Wellington Phoenix NZ overtook Upper Hutt City AFC twice
  • Wellington Phoenix NZ won twice
  • Teams played two times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 10:0; average goals per match – 5.00
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