Wellington Phoenix U-20 scored the opening goal, but ultimately suffered defeat in Saturday’s Stirling Sports Premiership clash against Eastern Suburbs at David Farrington Park.
Turning right when walking through the players entrance at Westpac Stadium may sound inconsequential, but for Phoenix striker Kosta Barbarouses it has major significance.
Wellington Phoenix U-20 Head Coach Andy Hedge is expecting a highly competitive encounter for his side’s Stirling Sports Premiership opener against Eastern Suburbs on Saturday.
Wellington Phoenix were unable to take advantage of the side's excellent start to the round two Hyundai A-League game in Perth, as they fell 2-0 to the Glory after second-half goals from Diego Castro and Nebojsa Marinkovic.
Wellington Phoenix will be bolstered by the return of the four players away on international duty with New Zealand, as well as a fit again Tom Doyle, when they face Perth Glory in the Hyundai A-League on Sunday.
Wellington Phoenix's Italian defender Marco Rossi is still learning the local lingo but that hasn't stop the experienced centre-back from enjoying himself on and off the field.
Wellington Phoenix Head Coach Ernie Merrick has made another foray into Australia’s National Premier Leagues to sign Gold Coast City attacking midfielder Ben Litfin.