At a glance

At Sky Stadium, Wellington: Melbourne City 4 (Bryleeh Henry 48’, Maria Jose Rojas 50’, Rhianna Pollicina 65’, 69’) Wellington Phoenix 1 (Kaitlyn Torpey own goal 81’). HT: 0-0

Football Ferns striker Hannah Wilkinson scored the second herself two minutes later, cutting inside and tucking the ball in at the near post after again getting the better of Taylor in a one-on-one situation.

City’s third came from the penalty spot in the 65th minute. Captain Rhianna Pollicina converted the spot-kick after Rojas was bundled over by Zoe McMeeken in the area.

Brianna Edwards guessed the right way and got a glove to it but could not keep the ball out.

Pollicina put the game beyond doubt when she slotted her second and City’s fourth four minutes later, curling a wonderful shot past an outstretched Edwards.

The Phoenix’s late goal gave the crowd something to smile about, but Natalie Lawrence’s side was well beaten.