Another perfect weekend for the Wellington Phoenix academy, with all four sides in action enjoying victories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Phoenix men\u2019s reserves made it three wins from three in the Dettol Central League, triumphing 2-0 over Napier City Rovers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Daniel Makowem\u2019s powerful half-volley got the Nix off to a flier before Gabriel Sloane-Rodrigues saw his shot slip through the Napier \u2018keeper\u2019s fingers early in the second half. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The U-18 women\u2019s Nix side also kept their place at the top of the Central League, hammering Taradale AFC 7-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Katie Pugh, Isabella Temple, and Kya Solomon gave the Phoenix a commanding lead at halftime. In the second stanza, Grace Barlett\u2019s brace, plus goals from Holly Robins and captain Mackenzie Bryant ensured another big win. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the Capital Premier division, the U-18 men\u2019s side went one better, beating Western Suburbs 7-0. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A hattrick for Jack Perniskie was the highlight, while Alessandro Marchesse\u2019s double, Fletcher Pratt\u2019s strike and an own goal completed the damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally, the U-16 boys team claimed a dramatic win over Stokes Valley, Ben Trenberth\u2019s last minute penalty securing a 3-2 victory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Earlier, Harry Grosso and Grayson Lunman had scored to put the Nix ahead at halftime before the late drama. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This weekend, both the men\u2019s reserves and the U-18 mens travel to Miramar Rangers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The U-18 women and U-16 boys have a bye. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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