NAPIER, New Zealand (Interstat) — Napier City defeated visiting Wellington Phoenix II 3-1 on Saturday at Bluewater Stadium. The hosts opened the scoring in the 2nd minute and doubled their lead in the 23rd. Wellington Phoenix II pulled one back in the 29th, but Napier City restored a two-goal cushion in the 47th minute and held on. Napier City’s competition record is now two wins, two losses and one draw, and its overall record is identical. Wellington Phoenix II’s competition record is now no wins, three losses and one draw, and its overall record is also no wins, three losses and one draw. The visitors remained without a victory this season. Napier City was the home side, and Wellington Phoenix II was the visiting team in the match played in Napier. The game was played on Saturday. The final whistle confirmed the home victory.