Wellington Phoenix

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Wellington Phoenix return to winning ways with 3-0 rout of Western ... (Stuff.co.nz)

At University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston: Wellington Phoenix 3 (Yan Sasse 18', Bozhidar Kraev 58', Oskar Zawada pen-64') Western United 0. HT: 1-0.

“It was great that Oskar stepped up. “It was a good turnaround from our last three games. Zawada produced a long run-up and then coolly buried the ball into the bottom left corner to become the first Phoenix player to convert a penalty in five attempts, banishing their demons from last weekend. He teed up Sasse for the 19th minute opener, which got the ball rolling in a game the Phoenix dominated. Kraev played a part in all three goals as the Bulgarian midfielder well and truly rediscovered his mojo after a quiet spell, having been one of the best performers in the league in the early rounds. Spectacular goals from Yan Sasse and Bozhidar Kraev in either half gave the Phoenix a comfortable two-goal buffer before Oskar Zawada stepped up to convert a spot-kick to snap a three-game winless run.

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Football: Bozhidar Kraev inspires Wellington Phoenix to impressive ... (New Zealand Herald)

The 25-year-old Bulgarian helped set up the first goal, scored the second and won a penalty for the third as the Phoenix snapped a three-game winless run and ...

Young got a hand to the ball but there was enough power in the Pole’s shot for him to celebrate his ninth goal of the season. In contrast, there was no shortage of chances for Wellington. The second goal, around the hour mark, was all Kraev.

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ALM Match Report: Western United 0-3 Wellington Phoenix (Western United FC)

Western United lost for the first time in Tasmania on Friday night, going down 3-0 to Wellington Phoenix at UTAS Stadium.

There were some flashes of interplay up front for the Green and Black and a few half chances from set pieces before half-time. United continued to push for some joy in the game and Wales drew an acrobatic stop from Oliver Sail in net for Wellington as the visitors sought to hold onto the clean sheet. Both sides were on the front foot early as Botic and Prijovic got to work in the final third for United with Wales and James Troisi looking to feed them.

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Phoenix win on the road (RNZ)

Imports Yan Sasse, Bozhidar Kraev and Oskar Zawada scored Wellington's goals. Head coach Ufuk Talay was "very pleased" with the team's response to back-to-back ...

Zawada stepped up to take the penalty and while Young guessed the right way he was unable to stop the shot, which nestled in the right-hand corner of his goal. Kraev came close with a stretch volley in the 49th minute and Zawada smashed the left stanchion of Western's goal shortly after. Unfortunately for Ugarkovic he sprayed his shot wide after finding some space in the Western penalty area. But Western goalkeeper Jamie Young made a great save, tipping the Brazilian's shot narrowly around his right-hand post. "We can't be up and down. "Tonight we definitely didn't do that.

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Kraev stars as Wellington thrash Western United in ALM (The West Australian)

Bulgarian playmaker Bozhidar Kraev starred as Wellington Phoenix produced their most complete performance of the season in a 3-0 win over Western United.

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A season long 'hoodoo' has been broken by the Wellington Phoenix (NZCity)

A 3-nil victory over Western United in Hobart, has also seen them score their first goal from the penalty spot, thanks to Oskar Zawada.

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Football: Wellington Phoenix snap A-League losing streak in style ... (Newshub)

Wellington Phoenix have returned to winning ways and got their campaign back on track with an emphatic statement victory over reigning A-League champions ...

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Talay hails 'complete performance' after big Phoenix win (1 News)

Stunning strikes from imports Yan Sasse and Bozhidar Kraev have lifted Wellington Phoenix to a 3-0 win over Western United, strengthening their grip on a ...

The goals continued Wellington's run of scoring in every match throughout the campaign and a third clean sheet was the icing on the cake. Kraev was the lead architect of Wellington's dominance at UTAS Stadium in Launceston on Friday night, playing a key role in two goals and scoring another in the rout. Stunning strikes from imports Yan Sasse and Bozhidar Kraev have lifted Wellington Phoenix to a 3-0 win over Western United, strengthening their grip on a spot in the A-League Men top six.

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