Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC: A-League live scores, blog
Roar Guru By Alan Nicolea, 6 Oct 2012 Alan Nicolea is a Roar Guru & Live Blogger
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Former Juventus great Alessandro Del Piero speaks at his first press conference in Sydney on September 17, 2012 as he begins a two-year stint with Sydney FC in Australia's A-League. The signing of Del Piero, who spent 19 years at Juventus, has been hailed as a significant moment for the A-League, which is entering its eighth season but has struggled over the years with patchy crowds and financial troubles. AFP PHOTO / Greg WOOD
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Wellington V Sydney WELLINGTON REGIONAL STADIUM, WELLINGTON, 6 OCTOBER 2012 |
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| Wellington | Match Completed | Sydney |
| 2 | FINAL SCORE | 0 |
| 1 | HALF TIME SCORE | 0 |
| 19 | SHOTS | 8 |
| 10 | SHOTS ON GOAL | 2 |
| 14 | FOULS | 14 |
| 10 | CORNERS | 2 |
| 4 | OFFSIDES | 3 |
| 50 | POSSESSION | 50 |
Alessandro Del Piero begins his A-League career with a tough trip across the Tasman as Sydney FC play a Wellington Phoenix side that has had the wood over the Sky Blues in recent matches. Join us for live scores and commentary from 4:30pm AEST.
Much of the focus on tonight’s match will be on the performance of Italian legend Del Piero and should coach Ian Crook start him, Sydney FC will need their star talisman performing at his best if they are to leave Wellington with all three points.
The Phoenix have won their past four matches against Sydney and will be keen to continue their dominance over the Sky Blues with a strong showing in their first home game of the season.
While Del Piero does represent the biggest threat to Wellington’s chances of victory, the Phoenix should be aware that the former Juventus player may be lacking match fitness heading into tonight’s tussle.
Del Piero’s last competitive match was in the Coppa Italia final in May, where he played 60 minutes for Juventus in a 2-0 loss to Napoli.
Five months without football is a long time in anyone’s book so it may take a little while for Del Piero to click into gear for Sydney FC.
If Del Piero is slow out of the blocks, the onus will be on Brett Emerton to ignite Sydney’s attack against a Phoenix defence that is difficult to break through at the best of times.
Wellington will no doubt be keen to crowd the space in between defence and midfield in a bid to unsettle Del Piero and deny him the space necessary to gather his rhythm and supreme ball control.
If Del Piero is kept quiet, it remains to be seen if Sydney possesses the attacking arsenal necessary to trouble Wellington on the scoreboard given their lack of match practice during the pre-season.
With both teams fairly evenly matched, this could well end up being a grinding affair at the Cake Tin and it wouldn’t surprise to see both teams start their campaign with a score draw.
Prediction: Wellington 1-1 Sydney
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19' YELLOW CARD - Terry Antonis (Sydney)
43' GOAL - Stein Huysegems (Wellington)
47' YELLOW CARD - Terry McFlynn (Sydney)
69' YELLOW CARD - Jeremy Brockie (Wellington)
75' GOAL - Louis Fenton (Wellington)
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10:16pm
jojo said | 10:16pm | Report comment
Check this out, already on the news in the gazzetta: “Del piero Australia quickly sour”
http://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio_Estero/Primo_Piano/06-10-2012/del-piero-australia-subito-amara-sydney-sconfitto-wellington-912823077822.shtml
6:38pm
Stevo said | 6:38pm | Report comment
MV lads can say that they are still getting used to Ange’s style of play and that they haven’t seen it anywhere except when watching Barca play
But what excuse do the BlingFC lads have for their pitiful performance?
6:40pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 6:40pm | Report comment
Not enough games in the preseason would be my favorite.
8:09pm
Nathan of Perth said | 8:09pm | Report comment
We tried to tell them they had marquees, not teams.
3:36am
Nathan of Perth said | 3:36am | Report comment
Man Sydney were a debacle in that match. Midfield put to the sword without mercy. Completely heartless performance outside of del Piero. Abhorrent off-the-ball work. Outworked, outmuscled, outdone.
Jesus, Sydney…
But that aside, hot damn Wellington, great work, great start to the year. Pressing like mad, moving fast, tackling with proficiency and punching straight through lines. Good stuff!
6:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:31pm | Report comment
Wellington have secured their fifth straight win against Sydney dominating the sky blues en route to a 2 nil victory. Fenton and Huysegems were the scorers for Wellington tonight. The Phoenix dominated possession and territory and always looked the more likely to score goals at home. Ifill’s introduction was key for Wellington in the second half because he tormented Sydney’s defence from the moment he was on the pitch and could have easily scored two goals in the second half but was denied well by Necevski on both occasions. Wellington are a settled side and look like solid contenders to take out this championship. They looked switched on and were sharp in possession and deserve this great start to their campaign. Thanks for following tonight and please join us for Western Sydney Wanderers vs Central Coast!
Phoenix 2
Sydney FC 0
6:30pm
Ballymore said | 6:30pm | Report comment
For me, Fabio is the A-League’s worst ever import. He must have been picked up on his passport alone. Disgrace.
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6:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:27pm | Report comment
93′ – Ifill one on one with Necevski but the keeper saves well and Sydney dodge another bullet here near fulltime
FULLTIME:
Phoenix 2
Sydney FC 0
6:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:25pm | Report comment
93′ – Wellington just sitting back now but they clear well yet again and now they go on the counter attack but Clarke is pulled back for offside.
Phoenix 2
Sydney FC 0
6:27pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 6:27pm | Report comment
Solid 2-0 win.
Muscat had a much better game than Emerton.
But it’s not the famous Muscat – its another one the Nix found by hard work and good scouting.
6:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:24pm | Report comment
91′ – Sydney pressing with Abbas. Del Piero with a poor touch though and its a goalkick for Wellington yet again.
Phoenix 2
Sydney FC 0
6:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:23pm | Report comment
89′ – Sydney build from the back yet again as Fabio tries to beat the defender out wide and wins the throw. Wellington however stand firm in defence and clear yet again. They have had Sydney’s measure all evening
Phoenix 2
Sydney FC 0
6:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:22pm | Report comment
SUB PHOENIX – Huysegems out for Clarke. Good game from the Belgian international who scored the opener tonight
Phoenix 2
Sydney FX 0
6:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:21pm | Report comment
88′ – Sydney win a freekick now as Del Piero is fouled and he will take the freekick near the edge of the area…. dangerous moment for Wellington here but Paston punches the ball away well
Phoenix 2
Sydney FX 0
6:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:20pm | Report comment
87′ – Sydney building from the back here but they are struggling for ideas here as Wellington continue to thwart their attack
Phoenix 2
Sydney FX 0
6:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:19pm | Report comment
85′ – Sydney pushing numbers forward here as they aim to claw their way back into the match with just minutes remaining. Another goalkick for Paston and Cook has a lot to work on at Sydney even with Del Piero at the helm
Phoenix 2
Sydney FX 0
6:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:17pm | Report comment
84′ – Del Piero trying to orchestrate something here as he turns well and he finds Emerton out wide who is flagged for offside.
Phoenix 2
Sydney FX 0
6:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:16pm | Report comment
83′ – Paston with the goalkick now as Wellington look to wind the clock down on what has been a really good performance from the home side. Five straight wins looks likely now against Sydney who have never been able to find their rhythem tonight
Phoenix 2
Sydney FX 0
6:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:14pm | Report comment
80′ – Apologies followers bad Internet yet again for me but Wellington have increased their lead deservedly and now lead 2 nil
Phoenix 2
Sydney FX 0
6:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:01pm | Report comment
67′ – Brockie with another cross and Fenton misjudges the ball much to Sydney’s delight because if the controlled that, Fenton may have scored!
Phoenix 1
Sydney FC 0
6:03pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 6:03pm | Report comment
The next Nix goal looks like when, not if.
6:08pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 6:08pm | Report comment
*clap* *clap* *clap* great diving header from an excellent cross.
There it was.
6:08pm
Stevo said | 6:08pm | Report comment
Yes!!!!!
6:22pm
Fussball ist unser leben said | 6:22pm | Report comment
Whilst other sports protect the head & players “duck their head” in fear of getting hit, footballers attack the ball with their head.
People, who haven’t played the game have no idea what incredible courage it takes to attack the ball the way young Fenton did to score NIX’s 2nd goal. Boots flying around, GK charging at him … he dived – head first to score.
If you’re apprehensive about having contact with your head injured, you can’t play football.
6:25pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 6:25pm | Report comment
Fussball,
There is a tiny, minor difference between having your head hit by a person, and having your head hit by a leather bag of air.
But I gave up on you and intellectual honesty a long time ago.
7:08pm
Fussball ist unser leben said | 7:08pm | Report comment
Try having your head kicked by a boot or hit by a knee.
Go down to your local boxing gym & ask the lads there if they’d prefer to be hit in the head or kicked in the head.
By the way, in case you don’t know the LOTG of Football, GK use their hands to punch the ball from attackers, who try to head the ball.
And, unlike the sports that protect the head, in football the attacker will NOT get a free-kick for being whacked in the head by the GK’s fists.
7:35pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 7:35pm | Report comment
Fussball,
As far as brain injuries go, it’s not the spectacular one-offs that leave players unconcious on the paddock.
Its the repeated impacts.
Go read this Grantland article.
http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8218700/neuropathologist-dr-ann-mckee-accused-killing-football-be-sport-only-hope
A review of this could help too.
http://www.sportsconcussions.org/ibaseline/first-soccer-head-impact-study.html‘
Yes, you can use self delusion, and assume without bothering to look for evidence that a given sport cant be affected by brain injury.
But baseline studies would be a really, really good idea.
11:44pm
Nathan of Perth said | 11:44pm | Report comment
So how was the football, then?
10:06pm
Realfootball said | 10:06pm | Report comment
What? Incredible courage? Utter nonsense. Having been undertaken quite a number of diving headers in my career and having been knocked out cold once as a result I can categorically say that as an act of “courage” it is very, very small beer.
10:23pm
Fussball ist unser leben said | 10:23pm | Report comment
@ Realfootball
We know you’re a brilliant footballer & a real “hard man”, so I’m not surprised you went for those diving headers.
We all can’t be as tough or as brilliant as you at football.
PS: Although, from my observation, anyone who uses the expression “small beer” has only ever been a PlayStation footballer. And, I agree, on PlayStation, the diving headers don’t require courage.
10:45pm
Minister for Information for the Democratic People's Republic of Football said | 10:45pm | Report comment
GAWD…..! Seriously, Fussball You clearly are the ueber-dweeb on this site. I’ll frequent this site a little less in the future because I can feel my masculinity melting away by reading your contributions.
Who made you the poster boy for football fans on The Roar again ??
11:38pm
Fussball ist unser leben said | 11:38pm | Report comment
Sore loser? Upset b/c SydneyFC were an embarrassment today? WSW the true football team of Sydney.
5:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:59pm | Report comment
66′ – Wellington looking the more likely to build on their lead here after Sydney’s promising early start in the second half. Ifill causing problems against Sydney. Abbas with possession now but Bertos heads his pass away
Phoenix 1
Sydney FC 0
5:58pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:58pm | Report comment
65′ – Del Piero with possession here as he tries to find Abbas. Phoenix though clear possession and Ifill now has the football and he has looked lively early in the second half.
Phoenix 1
Sydney FC 0
5:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:57pm | Report comment
64′ – Four corners in a row for Wellington here as they press bigtime. Ifill with another pass here but Sydney finally recover possession and can go on the counter attack
Phoenix 1
Sydney FC 0
5:58pm
Stevo said | 5:58pm | Report comment
Ifill ON and Sydney in even more trouble!
5:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:55pm | Report comment
CHANCE PHOENIX – Great save from Necevski here as he denies Ifill’s low drive…..Sydney now concede the corner soon after and Wellington have rediscovered their attacking groove….
Phoenix 1
Sydney FC 0
5:54pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:54pm | Report comment
SUB PHOENIX – Totori comes off for Ifill and now wellington finally have their goalscoring talisman on the park
Phoenix 1
Sydney FC 0
5:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:53pm | Report comment
60′ – Sydney win the throw here as they attack down the right hand side. They are not playing as sharply as Wellington though in the first half as Del Piero tries to find options but Muscat recovers possession well and Abbas now concedes the freekick
Phoenix 1
Sydney FC 0
5:55pm
Stevo said | 5:55pm | Report comment
Great view of ADP shaking off an opponent just by standing still and using his aura only to have Abbas cough it up tooooo easily.
5:55pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 5:55pm | Report comment
No one tried to find space – it was like they just expected ADP to thread a pass to them.
5:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:52pm | Report comment
SUB SYDNEY – Yau comes on for Lovrek and Antonis comes off for Abbas
Phoenix 1
Sydney FC 0
5:50pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:50pm | Report comment
57′ – Sydney trying to string passes together in defence as the subs begin to warm up now for Sydney. Expect changes shortly
Phoenix 1
Sydney FC 0
5:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:49pm | Report comment
They are Stevo but still plenty of time in the second half. Not looking good though….
56′ – Its been a stop start affair in the second half as Emerton looks for options. Now Del Piero has possession but concedes the throw
Phoenix 1
Sydney FC 0
5:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:48pm | Report comment
55′ – Paston clears now for Wellington but both teams are struggling to string passes together early in the second half. Sydney once again build from the back
Phoenix 1
Sydney FC 0
5:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:47pm | Report comment
54′ – Wellington attack here as Fenton’s cross goes long and its a throw for Sydney.
Phoenix 1
Sydney FC 0
5:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:45pm | Report comment
52′ – Muscat goes all the way back to Paston who clears possession and both teams just struggling for rhythem here….
Phoenix 1
Sydney FC 0
5:48pm
Stevo said | 5:48pm | Report comment
Sydney are shocking!
5:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:44pm | Report comment
51′ – Its been a slow start in the second half but Muscat now has space but he produces a bad ball and its a goalkick to Sydney
Phoenix 1
Sydney FC 0
5:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:42pm | Report comment
49′ – Fenton with another good run and he shoots but it goes over the bar yet again but he is playing with confidence and is showing good intent.
Phoenix 1
Sydney FC 0
5:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:41pm | Report comment
47′ – Sydney attacking well here and Wellington now are under a little pressure here despite winning the goalkick
Phoenix 1
Sydney FC 0
5:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:39pm | Report comment
SECOND HALF KICKOFF – Sydney with possession and they attack early as Chianese shoots high and wide but that’s a better start from Sydney there.
Phoenix 1
Sydney FC 0
5:35pm
jamesb said | 5:35pm | Report comment
Totori and Huysegems really causing Sydney FC problems. Tell you what, Wellington have a very useful side. You add that with the likes of Brokie and Bertos, they’ll be hard to beat at the caketin.
As for Sydney FC, ADP is the only one that is causing Wellington problems with his movement and set pieces. If only other players on his side are on a similar wavelength. However I do like to see more of Mitch Mallia. He looks promising.
1-0 to the good of phoenix. its great that the A-league is BACK!
5:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:25pm | Report comment
The Phoenix deserve this one nil lead against Sydney FC at halftime. They have dominated territory and possession with Bertos, Totori, Huysegems, Fenton and Brockie really causing problems with their speed, passing and footwork. Del Piero has looked Sydney’s most likely player to cause trouble which is not surprising. His composure on the ball is second to none and while he is on the field, Sydney remain a chance. Wellington though are the better team and Sydney will really need to go up a few gears if they are to secure an unlikely win.
Phoenix 1
Sydney FC 0
5:27pm
Stevo said | 5:27pm | Report comment
I’m liking the lad Totori. Good runs and causing headaches. ADP must be wondering whether he’s joined the right club
5:33pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 5:33pm | Report comment
Personally, I think theres some good A-League talent hanging around in a lot of the countries in our region – not just the Solomons, but also Thailand and Indonesia.
5:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:23pm | Report comment
HALFTIME:
Phoenix 1
Sydney FC 0
5:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:22pm | Report comment
46′ – Sydney attacking late here and they win the freekick and are finally starting to play some football here. Wellington desperate to go in with the lead
Phoenix 1
Sydney FC 0
5:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:21pm | Report comment
45′ – Paston concedes a corner here as Sydney finally attack here and Wellington now survive but need to stay sharp for the corner. Goalkick though for Wellington now after Paston tries to punch but misses the football completely
Phoenix 1
Sydney FC 0
5:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:20pm | Report comment
Great ball from Muscat who spotted Huysegems great run and Wellington get the lead they need heading into halftime.
Phoenix 1
Sydney FC 0
5:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:19pm | Report comment
42′ – Totori now races in with good pace but his delivery is wide of the mark but Sydney dodge another bullet. Wellington pressing very well and Sydney just can’t find any rhythem…
GOAL PHOENIX – Finally Huysegms one on one with the keeper and he slots it home and Wellington get the goal they really deserve!!!
Phoenix 1
Sydney FC 0
5:19pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 5:19pm | Report comment
Well deserved goal.
5:20pm
Stevo said | 5:20pm | Report comment
Overdue and thoroughly deserved. Really started with the Totori run just earlier. Where’s the Bling!!!
5:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:17pm | Report comment
41′ – Phoenix with a throw here as they continue to press for a goal here. Goakick now though for Sydney as Bertos tries to win a corner
Phoenix 0
Sydney FC 0
5:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:16pm | Report comment
It was their second attack after Del Piero shot on goal earlier in the game when he had space.
39′ – Fenton now races downfield but Sydney recover possession and continue to hold on here
Phoenix 0
Sydney FC 0
5:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:14pm | Report comment
38′ – Sydney really need halftime to regroup here while Wellington will be desperate to snatch the lead here. Sydney just have not settled in this half. Sigmund barges Del Piero off the ball and the Italian wins the freekick
Phoenix 0
Sydney FC 0
5:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:12pm | Report comment
CHANCE SYDNEY – Wellington now dodge a bullet as Mcclenahan heads just wide..!
Phoenix 0
Sydney FC 0
5:14pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 5:14pm | Report comment
Was that Sydney’s first real attack ?
5:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:11pm | Report comment
34′ – Great cross once again from Lockhead and it should have been controlled better by Huysegms who sprays the header wide. Sydney now win the corner here…
Phoenix 0
Sydney FC 0
5:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:09pm | Report comment
33′ – Totori pressing Fabio here as Bertos wins a freekick soon after. Wellington still playing well and need to keep their heads after squandering numerous chances
Phoenix 0
Sydney FC 0
5:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:08pm | Report comment
CHANCE PHOENIX – Sydney win a freekick after Wellington looked to have scored here after Sydney’s goalkeeper misjudges the delivery but gets away with it after Sigmund is ruled to have fouled the goalkeeper
Phoenix 0
Sydney FC 0
5:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:07pm | Report comment
30′ – Totori once again falls down but Wellington continue to press and Sydney really are struggling to play football here. Wellington controlling proceedings well
Phoenix 0
Sydney FC 0
5:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:05pm | Report comment
29′ – Welllington with another great attack but the ref calls for offside but that was a great ball nonetheless by Hodgkins.
Phoenix 0
Sydney FC 0
5:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:04pm | Report comment
28′ – Antonis deflects a cross and now Del Piero nutmegs Muscat and Sydney try to attack now. Great skill. Del Piero looks so calm in possession. Always a step ahead
Phoenix 0
Sydney FC 0
5:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:03pm | Report comment
27′ – Wouldn’t surprise to see Sydney score against the run of play here. Its looking like one of those matches. Fabio now racing away now as he crosses in but Paston recovers well but good pace by Fabio there.
Phoenix 0
Sydney FC 0
5:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:02pm | Report comment
26′ – Phoenix really need a goal here because they have totally outplayed Sydney thus far. Sydney have only had one shot on goal thus far.
Phoenix 0
Sydney FC 0
5:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:01pm | Report comment
CHANCE PHOENIX – Totori with a shot and its hit the bar and Sydney dodge a bullet! Wellington playing the football at the moment!
Phoenix 0
Sydney FC 0
5:01pm
Midfielder said | 5:01pm | Report comment
Nix playing well … agree Cap weather is bad … it is also bad in Sydney ….
5:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:01pm | Report comment
24′ – Fenton with another shot and he has been involved in everything tonight for Wellington. Sydney FC really getting a defensive work out here
Phoenix 0
Sydney FC 0
5:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:00pm | Report comment
23′ – Brockie plays in Totori but he falls over but the referee waves play on and Sydney yet again hold after coffing up cheap possession.
Phoenix 0
Sydney FC 0
4:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:59pm | Report comment
22′ – Wellington with another chance as Huyseggens heads over the bar but Sydney should consider themselves lucky to still be nil all. Wellington doing all the attacking as Bertos now runs downfield
Phoenix 0
Sydney FC 0
5:00pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 5:00pm | Report comment
So the guys in yellow are Bling FC, right, while the team in blue are the low-budget hard-working side ?
4:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:57pm | Report comment
21′ – Sydney win another freekick and Fabio clears downfield but Wellington recover possession. Fenton now causing trouble in the midfield and Sydney continue to chase shadows here
Phoenix 0
Sydney FC 0
4:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:56pm | Report comment
20′ – Sydney win a throw now but they have been pinned in their own half for a while now. Wellington continue to dominate despite some nice touches from Del Piero
Phoenix 0
Sydney FC 0
4:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:55pm | Report comment
19′ – Gee Sydney really struggling to play out of defence and Wellington now win another freekick as Antonis wins a yellow card – The first of the match. Wellington deserve to score here….
Phoenix 0
Sydney FC 0
4:54pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:54pm | Report comment
18′ – Wellington looking dangerous on the counter as Bertos tries to cross but the ball goes out for a goal kick.
Phoenix 0
Sydney FC 0
4:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:53pm | Report comment
17′ – Sydney build from the back now as Emerton charges forward and he wins the throw for Sydney
Phoenix 0
Sydney FC 0
4:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:52pm | Report comment
CHANCE PHOENIX – Brocke with his shot goes wide and he probably should have done better there. great build up from the Phoenix. Sydney now nearly tear Wellingto apart as Del Piero turns wonderfully and nearly threads a wonderful ball through the middle but its too long and Paston recovers
Phoenix 0
Sydney FC 0
4:50pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:50pm | Report comment
14′ – Del Piero with his first shot in the A-League and its goes way over the bar but his movement was very good and Wellington can ill-afford to give him such space in the future
Phoenix 0
Sydney FC 0
4:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:49pm | Report comment
It was Fenton who took the shot my apologies.
13′ – Pastor now clears possession for Wellington and Sydney are struggling to gain control of the midfield here.
Phoenix 0
Sydney FC 0
4:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:48pm | Report comment
12′ – Wellington doing all the attacking here and are playing very well. Svenson with another shot and its saved well but Wellington are on top big time
Phoenix 0
Sydney FC 0
4:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:47pm | Report comment
11′ – Brocke also causing trouble for Sydney out wide and Wellington are edging ever closer here. Their pace is causing problems.
Phoenix 0
Sydney FC 0
4:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:47pm | Report comment
10′ – Paston boots it down field and then recovers possession just as quickly as Sydney kick away possession. Wellington just look the more composed in possession
Phoenix 0
Sydney FC 0
4:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:45pm | Report comment
9′ – Freekick now delivered but Emerton clears well and Sydney can regroup in defence but Wellington are playing this match on their terms at the moment
Phoenix 0
Sydney FC 0
4:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:45pm | Report comment
8′ – Sydney finally win a throw here as Del Piero has possession who orchestrates a one two. Wellington however win a freekick and Totori is causing havoc outwide early
Phoenix 0
Sydney FC 0
4:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:44pm | Report comment
CHANCE PHOENIX’ – Totori wins a corner now and Wellington are pressing here and Sydney are under pressure early. Bertos with a great delivery and the Phoenix nearly score but the goalkeeper saves superbly. Great header!
Phoenix 0
Sydney FC 0
4:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:42pm | Report comment
6′ – Totori blasts over the bar and its a goalkick for Sydney but Wellington do have the better of play thus far.
Phoenix 0
Sydney FC 0
4:43pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 4:43pm | Report comment
Yeah, good play by Wellington.
4:43pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 4:43pm | Report comment
Good save. Good, good save.
4:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:41pm | Report comment
5′ – Wellington pressing early which is not surprising but Sydney win the freekick and now they attack but the Phoenix challenge well and now go on the counter attack but Sydney concede the corner
Phoenix 0
Sydney FC 0
4:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:40pm | Report comment
4′ – Del Piero with his first touch of the ball and now Fabio has possession but his cross his well claimed by Paston.
Phoenix 0
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4:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:39pm | Report comment
3′ – I have always rated Paston after his performance at the World Cup. He is a great keeper. Bertos throws now but Sydney control the midfield now and win the freekick
Phoenix 0
Sydney FC 0
4:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:38pm | Report comment
1′ – Bertos looking lively early as Wellington attack. Calls for an early penalty but the referee waves play on. Good start though from Wellington
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4:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:36pm | Report comment
KICKOFF – Phoenix with possession
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4:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:34pm | Report comment
Both teams making their way out now….. Del Piero is starting!
Phoenix 0
Sydney FC 0
4:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:32pm | Report comment
Good afternoon and welcome to this live A-League blog covering what should be a fascinating contest between Wellington and Sydney. Of course much of the focus will be on one superstar Italian tonight as he makes his debut in the A-League after so many years at Serie A giants Juventus. Wellington however have the wood over Sydney at the moment, winning their past four matches. Wil the Phoenix continue their strong form against Sydney or will Del Pierro inspire Sydney to a strong victory? Join us and have your say on the match as it happens!
4:08pm
Cappuccino said | 4:08pm | Report comment
Oh dear, weather looks appalling… Don’t think Phoenix will be getting 20000 crowd that they were expecting, even with ADP.