LOWER HUTT, New Zealand (Interstat) — Auckland United W scored five unanswered goals to defeat home side Wellington Phoenix FC II W 5-0 on Saturday at Fraser Park in Lower Hutt. Jennessa Groves led Auckland United W with two goals, while Olivia Ingham, Alaina Granger and Chloe Bellamy added one goal apiece. Auckland United W opened the scoring in the 41st minute, added goals in the 50th and 65th minutes, struck again in the 85th and closed the scoring in the 90th minute plus three. The result moved Auckland United W to 3-0 in the competition and 3-1 across all competitions. Wellington Phoenix FC II W fell to 1-2 in the competition and 1-2 across all competitions. Auckland United W had previously beaten Eastern Suburbs W and Canterbury United W, while Wellington Phoenix FC II W had beaten Waterside Karori W earlier this season. Groves was Auckland United W’s top performer in the win.