The Wellington Phoenix academy have continued their strong start to the season, with three wins out of four during the weekend\u2019s action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the Dettol Central League, the Phoenix men\u2019s reserves went top of the table with a comfortable 5-1 win away to Island Bay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ryan Watson, Luke Mitchell, and Jack Perniskie all scored for a second consecutive game, while Luke Flowerdew and Daniel Makowem each bagged their first goals of the season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Phoenix U-18 women\u2019s side also sit in first place in the Women\u2019s Central League after routing Palmerston North United on the road 12-0. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Katie Pugh\u2019s hattrick was the highlight, with Maisy McDonald, Anahera Easton, Eliza Vincent and Phoebe Hawes also grabbing braces and Bridie Christie netting once. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
An early strike from Riley Allison was not enough for the Wellington Phoenix U-18 men to beat Island Bay reserves in the Capital Premier division, as a late goal ensured a 2-1 loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But the U-16 boys\u2019 team were on the right side of a comeback in Capital 1, Ben Law\u2019s 83rd minute winner securing a 3-2 victory over Stop Out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grayson Lunman and Ben Trenberth were the other two Phoenix scorers in that match. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This week, all four academy sides play at home, with the men\u2019s reserves hosting Napier City Rovers, and the U-18 women\u2019s side facing Taradale AFC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The U-18 men also play Western Suburbs and the U-16 boys come up against Stokes Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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