A second-half strike from James McGarry wasn't enough to prevent Wellington Phoenix U-20 falling to Team Wellington 3-1 in the derby at Westpac Stadium on Saturday.
It’s the eight days that loom as season-defining for Wellington Phoenix with the chance to super-charge their campaign for a spot in the Hyundai A-League top six.
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Wellington Phoenix produced an excellent first half performance, but were ultimately undone by goals either side of half time and a straight red card to Roy Krishna in a 2-1 defeat to Perth Glory at nib Stadium on Thursday night.
All Whites striker Shane Smeltz’s international transfer has been completed and he will be available for selection in tonight’s Hyundai A-League game against Perth Glory at nib Stadium.
Des Buckingham and Chris Greenacre have been confirmed as the coaches of the Wellington Phoenix for the remainder of the 2016-17 Hyundai A-League season.
Wellington Phoenix created a number of good chances but were denied the three points by Eugene Galekovic's fine performance in a 0-0 draw with Adelaide United at Westpac Stadium on Sunday night.