LOWER HUTT, New Zealand (Interstat) — Birkenhead defeated Wellington Phoenix II 1-0 Friday at Fraser Park in Lower Hutt, using Rayhan Carlson Du Toit’s 66th-minute goal to secure the result. The match remained scoreless until the 66th minute. Wellington Phoenix II could not answer before the final whistle. Carlson Du Toit scored the game’s only goal, converting Birkenhead’s decisive attacking moment. The visitors protected the narrow lead through the closing stages and left with the win. Birkenhead’s season record in this competition is now 1 win and 1 loss, matching its record across all competitions. Wellington Phoenix II’s season record in this competition is now 0 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, the same as its record across all competitions. Birkenhead previously lost to Cashmere Technical 4-0 at home. Wellington Phoenix II previously drew with Auckland United 1-1 at home and lost 10-0 at Cashmere Technical.