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Coach Resigns After Wellington's 5-0 A-League Blowout

2/21/2026

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Josh Oluwayemi of Wellington Phoenix made a critical error in the 24th minute, heading a clearance from Jake Girdwood-Reich into his own net during a 5-0 loss to Auckland FC in the A-League Men.
Auckland scored four before halftime.
Jesse Randall netted twice.
Giancarlo Italiano resigned as Wellington coach after the defeat.
Wellington sits 10th in the league.

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Story summary

Josh Oluwayemi of Wellington Phoenix made a critical error in the 24th minute, heading a clearance from Jake Girdwood-Reich into his own net during a 5-0 loss to Auckland FC in the A-League Men.
Auckland scored four before halftime.
Jesse Randall netted twice.
Giancarlo Italiano resigned as Wellington coach after the defeat.
Wellington sits 10th in the league.