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Both of the teams' most recent outings at Wellington have ended in draws, as have their previous two encounters. After the international break, ...
Their last four meetings have ended in draws, including a 1-1 tie in October at Wellington. Both of the teamsโ most recent outings at Wellington have ended in draws, as have their previous two encounters. With a 1-1 draw against Brisbane Roar, they ended their three-game winning streak.
Wellington Phoenix welcomes Adelaide United to Sky Stadium in Wellington. The home team was forced to drop points against the visiting Western Sydney ...
Wellington Phoenix welcomes Adelaide United to Sky Stadium in Wellington. Adelaide are currently third in the standings and could move second with a victory on the road. How to watch Wellington Phoenix vs Adelaide United Online
Bozhidar Kraev scored his fourth goal in four games as Wellington beat Adelaide United 2-1 in one of their most assured displays of the A-League season.
There was further bright news for Wellington in the closing stages, when Phoenix captain Alex Rufer entered the game as a substitute, his first appearance for nearly nine months after rehabilitating from a knee ligament injury. A deflected goal to Yan Sasse made the result safe and was a sweet moment for the Brazilian, who was sent off when the teams played out a 1-1 draw in an opening-round match two months ago. His headed goal late in the first half handed the hosts a deserved 2-1 lead and it was an advantage they never looked like relinquishing after Adelaide were reduced to 10 men soon after the interval, following a second yellow card to Ben O'Halloran.
Goals to striker Oskar Zawada and midfielder Bozhidar Kraev gave the hosts a 2-1 lead at halftime. Winger Yan Sasse fired home another in the 61st minute, ...
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