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Adelaide United earned three points at home over Wellington Phoenix, with Craig Goodwin running the show in attack for the Reds.
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The first half was even, and it took a fantastic piece of skill from Goodwin to break the deadlock, forcing an own goal following a strong run into the box from the left-footed winger. He hit the ball low and hard into the area, and Manny Muscat could do nothing as it hit him and went into his net.
The match was spoiled early in the second half when Albert Riera received a second yellow for a very soft foul.
Wellington couldn’t maintain the pressure and attacking competency that they showed in the first half, allowing Adelaide to run away with the match.
Michael Marrone and Goodwin both scored second-half goals to give the Reds a comfortable 3-0 win.
Final score
Adelaide United 3
Wellington Phoenix 0
Adelaide United host a tricky Wellington Phoenix at Hindmarsh Stadium for their boxing day clash, with both teams in need of some consistent form heading into the second half of the season. Join The Roar from 5:15pm for live scores and Coverage.
Wellington Phoenix have just one win from their past five matches, with their opponents on a season-high four match unbeaten streak. Both teams are placed midway down the ladder, and both will be desperate for the win this weekend to keep the dreams of a top six finish within reach.
Wellington held Sydney FC to a 1-1 draw last week, though it wasn’t until the 90th minute that Roy Krishna fired home, and he could only do so from the penalty spot. It was a controversial result, but one that Ernie Merrick was delighted with.
Heading into the back end of the season, Wellington have struggled to live up to their potential. With creative guns Michael McGlinchey and Roly Bonevacia, the real struggle has been converting this into goals.
However, Adelaide United are one team they know how to score against. In Round 6 these two sides met, with Wellington coming out on top 4-2. Bonevacia was at the double, with Roy Krishna and Matthew Ridenton firing home as well.
Adelaide struggled for the first eight rounds, but look to have finally found their rhythm. A 0-0 draw with Newcastle last week has stretched their unbeaten streak to three games, and they’ll fancy their chances of going one better against a struggling Wellington side at home.
The only problem they will have is putting away their chances. With Bruce Djite and Eli Babalj both fit and desperate for a starting berth, Pablo Sanchez, Sergio Cirio and Craig Goodwin all need to start performing in the final third if they want to keep their place.
Prediction: Adelaide to win in a game with many goals. 3-2
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