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Phoenix's run to playoffs back on track with win at Eden Park (1 News)

Wellington Phoenix's campaign to play A-League Men finals is back on track after a 1-0 defeat of Western Sydney in Auckland.

To the delight of the Nix fans, ex-boss Mark Rudan was given his marching orders close to full time, the coach performing a sarcastic bow as he left the tunnel. The Wanderers missed a first-half penalty and rattled the crossbar twice in the second half but fell short of a deserved equaliser. Wellington Phoenix's campaign to play A-League Men finals is back on track after a 1-0 defeat of Western Sydney in Auckland.

Wellington Phoenix fans' double delight: A win at Eden Park and ... (Stuff.co.nz)

Their team's win over Western Sydney was topped off with a red card for former coach Mark Rudan, who left in acrimonious circumstances in 2019.

“In the heat of the moment, I want to win. Like elite athletes at their peak, our sports journalists are highly trained in the art of news. So we're asking you to support us with more than your attention. I apologise for that,” Rudan said. It was Ball who set up the Phoenix’s goal in the 22nd minute, combining with Reno Piscopo before crossing from the left to put the ball on a plate for Ben Waine, who was starting for the first time in four matches. The three points the Phoenix picked up at Eden Park on Sunday have put them three away from being sure of a place in the top six and the A-League Men finals series.

Phoenix outlast Western Sydney (RNZ)

The Wellington Phoenix have defeated the Western Sydney Wanderers 1-0 in a slippery A-League match at Eden Park.

The weather did not deter the fans from showing out however, with a healthy crowd of 15'245 cheering the Phoenix to victory. The second half saw consistent pressure from the visitors, hitting the goal posts on multiple occasions, but the Phoenix held on for a gritty victory. Ben Waine scored the lone goal for the Phoenix mid-way through the first half with a sharp tap in from close range.

Phoenix earn big playoff boost with Eden Park victory (New Zealand Herald)

The Wellington Phoenix have taken a giant leap towards the A-League playoffs, with a vital 1-0 win over the Western Sydney Wanderers at Eden Park.

An ambitious Waine shot flashed just wide of the far post, before Ball was foiled by the advancing Daniel Margush, with Waine pleading for a cut back. There was some sympathy for Ugarkovic, with the turf unstable in that area, due to Dan Carter's recent kickathon. Jaushua Sotirio did well across two different positions and the experience of David Ball and Gael Sandoval was vital in a testing encounter.

The Wellington Phoenix' unbeaten run at Eden Park has continued! (NZCity)

The Kiwi club have beaten the Western Sydney Wanderers 1-nil in Auckland. Striker Ben Waine tapped in the lone goal in the 22nd minute, set up by David Ball ...

The Wellington Phoenix' unbeaten run at Eden Park has continued! The Wellington Phoenix' unbeaten run at Eden Park has continued!

Football: Wellington Phoenix eye home A-League playoff match ... (Newshub)

The prospect of an A-League home playoff is still very much alive for Wellington Phoenix, after their crucial 1-0 win over Western Sydney Wanderers at ...

Garden of Eden as Wellington nick three points off Wanderers (Western Sydney Wanderers FC)

Ben Waine's first half tap-in put the injury-hit Phoenix back on the winners' list after they were routed 4-0 on their return to New Zealand last week. Ufuk Talay's Wellington were second best at Eden Park, where Wellington are yet to lose in nine ...

The midfielder then slid through David Ball with a late and ugly tackle, receiving a caution, and headbutted Nicholas Pennington in the nose as he attempted to win a header. To the delight of the Nix fans, ex-boss Mark Rudan was given his marching orders close to full-time, the head coach performing a sarcastic bow as he left the tunnel. Wellington Phoenix’s campaign to play Isuzu UTE A-League finals is back on track after a 1-0 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers in Auckland on Sunday.