Wellington Phoenix

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Wellington Phoenix lose 3-1 to Melbourne Victory in chaotic A ... (Stuff.co.nz)

At AAMI Park, Melbourne: Melbourne Victory 3 (Nick D'Agostino 2', Jake Brimmer pen-68', Marco Rojas 78') Wellington Phoenix 1 (Gael Sandoval pen-26').

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. Sam Sutton smashed the post with a ferocious strike on the cusp of halftime but chances for the Phoenix to take the lead were far and few between in the second half as they sat deep and tried to soak up the pressure in the hope of pinching a point. Kelava was unable to keep out the second penalty awarded to the Phoenix five minutes later when Leigh Broxham led with his elbow during an aerial duel and collected Piscopo in the back of the head. Nick D’Agostino opened the scoring inside two minutes and had a second goal ruled out after referee Shaun Evans went back to two earlier incidents that he had missed following advice from video assistant referee Chris Beath, leading to a lengthy stoppage in play midway through the second half. Wellington Phoenix missed a penalty, scored a penalty and then conceded a penalty – all following VAR intervention – to lose 3-1 to Melbourne Victory in a drama-filled encounter at AAMI Park on Friday.

The Melbourne Victory have denied the Wellington Phoenix a ... (NZCity)

The Aussie outfit beat the Phoenix 3-1 at a waterlogged AAMI Park in Melbourne after the match was level at 1-1 at halftime. The Video Assistant Referee ...

The Melbourne Victory have denied the Wellington Phoenix a valuable point in the race for the A-League footballl finals 30 April 2022 The Melbourne Victory have denied the Wellington Phoenix a valuable point in the race for the A-League footballl finals The Aussie outfit beat the Phoenix 3-1 at a waterlogged AAMI Park in Melbourne after the match was level at 1-1 at halftime.© 2022 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

Isuzu UTE A-League report: Victory 3-1 Phoenix | Melbourne Victory (Melbourne Victory)

Melbourne Victory secured at least a top-three finish in the Isuzu UTE A-League with a 3-1 win over the Wellington Phoenix on Friday night.

Victory climbed into second on the table and has one regular-season game remaining. Rojas was in dazzling form in the rain. Victory made a fine start to the second half and Brimmer forced a save from Phoenix goalkeeper Oli Sail with a long-range strike in the 51st minute. It appeared Victory had retaken the lead through D’Agostino, only for a VAR review to see the goal disallowed and a penalty awarded for handball. Brimmer released Rojas with a good pass and the attacker crossed to D’Agostino, who produced a clinical first-time finish in the second minute. Melbourne Victory secured at least a top-three finish in the Isuzu UTE A-League with a 3-1 win over the Wellington Phoenix on Friday night.

Penalties aplenty as Phoenix lose in Melbourne (New Zealand Herald)

The Wellington Phoenix still require three points to confirm an A-League playoff place.

Gael Sandoval stepped up for the second attempt — Kelava again dived to his right and almost pulled off a second save but the Mexican's penalty but better placed than Piscopo's and nestled in the side netting. Reno Piscopo won a 20th-minute penalty when his ball into the area was handled by Josh Brillante. Piscopo's poor penalty was saved by Ivan Kelava but he won a second spot kick in the aftermath after copping an elbow to the head from Leigh Broxham. The Wellington Phoenix still require three points to confirm an A-League playoff place but have one less game to get them after losing 3-1 to the Victory in Melbourne last night.

Football: Wellington Phoenix playoff hopes suffer blow with defeat to ... (Newshub)

Wellington Phoenix have suffered a blow to their A-League playoff prospects, with a 3-1 loss to Melbourne Victory. Locked 1-1 at halftime, the Melbourne ...

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A win for Fox will boost his chances of making the International Team for the Presidents Cup at the end of the year in the US. The Victory have beaten the Phoenix 3-1 at a waterlogged AAMI Park in Melbourne after the match was level at 1-1 at half-time. Melbourne Victory have denied the Wellington Phoenix a valuable point in the race for the A-League finals.

Melbourne Victory vs Wellington Phoenix: Lineup and Live Broadcast (Surprise Sports)

A-League match betwwen Melbourne Victory vs Wellington Phoenix is taking place. Read to know the time, lineup, team news, TV, live streaming.

Fans can use Sky Sports, BT Sports, Channel 10 and all the other major channels to watch the Melbourne Victory vs Wellington Phoenix match. Wellington Phoenix have managed 11 victories against Melbourne Victory and will need to improve their record in this fixture. Melbourne is currently holding the third position on the scoreboard while Wellington is in the fifth position. In the match against Brisbane, Matt Spiranovic was absent and was taking rest to heal. Melbourne Victory vs Wellington Phoenix is the most anticipated meet in the A-League clash. The rivalry between Victory and Phoenix is very well known as these two are the biggest obstacle for each other to upgrade their rank.

Wellington Phoenix remain in the hunt for the playoffs despite crazy ... (Stuff.co.nz)

Coach Ufuk Talay believes his team is still in a strong position to qualify for the A-League Men finals with just two games remaining.

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. Fingers crossed he will hopefully be [back for the Wanderers].” “We thought that we’d protect him. It’s a game that we’ve lost,” Talay said. They defended well.

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