Phoenix reserves retain O’Brien Shield and move into second in Central League

Wellington Phoenix Reserves have retained the O’Brien Shield with a 3-1 come-from-behind win against Miramar Rangers.

The win lifts the Phoenix into second place on the Central League table.

Meanwhile, the Lotto NRFL Men’s Northern Conference match between Franklin United and Bucklands Beach was postponed after heavy traffic congestion on the Southern Motorway, following a serious incident.

Both clubs agreed to call the fixture off and it will be rescheduled.

Match highlights

Results

Games played on Wednesday June 21, 2023

Central League

Wellington Phoenix Reserves 3 (Kaelin Nguyen 25′, Josh Tollervey 40′, 58′)
Miramar Rangers 1 (Joe Harris 4′)

Lotto NRFL Northern Conference

Franklin United P
Bucklands Beach P

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