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Wellington Phoenix vs Perth Glory: A-League live scores, blog

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9th March, 2014
Teams

Wellington:

1.Glen Moss (GK)
5.Michael Boxall
6.Josh Brindell-South
7, Leo Bertos
9.Kenny Cunningham
10.Stein Huysegems
11.Jeremy Brockie
12.Tyler Boyd
15.Jason Hicks
17.Vince Lia
18.Ben Sigmund
19.Hamish Watson
20.Lewis Italiano (GK)
21.Carlos Hernandez
22.Andrew Durante (c)
23.Matthew Ridenton
24.Roy Krishna
25.Shaun Timmins


Perth:

2.Jack CLISBY
3.Brandon O’NEILL
5.Rostyn GRIFFITHS
7.Jacob BURNS (c)
8.Nebojsa MARINKOVIC
9.Shane SMELTZ
10.Jamie MACLAREN
14.Steven McGARRY
16.Sidnei SCIOLA MORAES
17.Chris HAROLD
18.Jack DUNCAN (gk),
19.Josh RISDON
20.Daniel DE SILVA
23. Michael THWAITE
24.Matthew DAVIES
28.Darvydas SERNAS
36.William GALLAS
39.Luke RADONICH (gk)

Kick off: 3:00pm AEDT
Venue: Westpac Stadium, Wellington
Head to head: Phoenix 10, Glory 8, Drawn 4
Last played: Glory 4-2 Phoenix
Betting: $1.67 Wellington, $3.60 Draw, $5.00 Perth
TV: Fox Sports (LIVE)
Jeremy Brockie celebrates scoring for Wellington Phoenix. It appears the Phoenix's days are numbered. (Image: Peter McAlpine).
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The distance derby, as this fixture has been dubbed, looms as the last chance saloon for the Perth Glory as they travel to New Zealand to take on the horribly inconsistent Wellington Phoenix.

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The Glory sit nine points adrift of the top six before this one and if they are any hope of making the finals they must gain maximum points at Westpac Stadium.

But judging on their current form it’s hard to see them getting anything out of this match given they have lost four in a row and not enjoyed a win in seven matches.

The loss of experienced shot stopper Danny Vukovic overseas is a big blow for the visitors with the inexperienced Jack Duncan stepping up to fill the void.

The Glory have been goal shy this season after netting just 20 goals in 21 matches and they will need to turn that around if they are to get a result.

It is hard to get a gauge on Wellington after they backed up strong wins over Newcastle and Central Coast with insipid performances against Heart and Adelaide.

Carlos Hernandez has been a bright light for the Nix with his creativity and nose for goal causing all sorts of problems for opposition defences and he’ll be one to watch in this one.

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Stein Huysegems has been quiet in recent weeks and would dearly love to rekindle his goal scoring form from earlier in the season to help push his case for the golden boot.

For the visitors, Shane Smeltz has had a very interrupted season but is a constant threat going forward and he will need to have a big game for the Glory to win.

Sidnei Sciola is the bright light for Perth with his dynamism and dribbling ability a nightmare for opposition and he could provide Wellington with some problems.

On paper the Phoenix have far more to play for as they sit just outside the top six and have a more realistic chance of making the playoffs.

Given Perth have to make the longest journey in world football and clearly down on confidence, it’s hard to see anything but a Phoenix victory.

Wellington to win, 3-0.

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