AUCKLAND (Interstat) — Auckland United W scored four goals and defeated Canterbury United W 4-1 on Saturday at Keith Hay Park F1. Auckland United W was the home team, and Canterbury United W was the visiting team. Canterbury United W’s Ruby Luxton scored in the 69th minute and played 90 minutes. Auckland United W’s Laura Bennett and Jennessa Groves each scored and played 90 minutes. Lawson S. and Halle J. also scored for Auckland United W. Auckland United W led through goals in the 36th, 47th and 58th minutes, then added a 75th-minute goal by Groves after Luxton’s reply. Auckland United W took control early and carried a 3-0 lead into the final stages before Canterbury United W got on the board. Auckland United W’s season record in this competition is now 1-0, and its record across all competitions is also 1-0. Canterbury United W’s season record in this competition is now 0-1, and its record across all competitions is also 0-1.