Reigning champions the Central Coast Mariners have dented the Wellington Phoenix’s premiership hopes beating the Nix 2-1 in their rescheduled fifth round match in Gosford.

The Central Coast Mariners have caused an upset by defeating the Wellington Phoenix women 2-1 on a day where the wind and rain wreaked havoc at Porirua Park.

The Football Ferns have started the October international window and their North American tour with a 0-1 defeat to Mexico in Mexico City.

Another strong signing for the Wellingt Phoenix with Football Ferns keeper Victoria Esson to play for the club after seven seasons in Europe.