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Wellington vs Brisbane highlights: Penalty overturned in goalless draw

10th January, 2016
Kick-off: 5pm AEDT
Venue: Westpac Stadium
Last meeting: Roar 2-1 Phoenix
Referee: Stephen Lucas
Betting: Wellington $3.60, draw $3.60, Roar $2.00

Wellington Phoenix
1.Glen MOSS (GK), 3.Justin GULLEY, 5.Troy DANASKOS, 6.Dylan FOX, 7.Jeffery SARPONG, 10.Michael MCGLINCHEY, 11.Kwabena APPIAH, 12.Blake POWELL, 14.Albert RIERA, 15.James McGARRY, 17.Vince LIA, 19.Tom DOYLE, 20.Lewis ITALIANO (GK), 22.Andrew DURANTE (c), 23.Matthew RIDENTON, 24.Logan ROGERSON, 25.Tamupiwa DIMAIRO, 28.Joel STEVENS
**two to be omitted**

Brisbane Roar
3.Shane STEFANUTTO, 5.Corey BROWN, 6.Jerome POLENZ, 7.CORONA, 8.Steven LUSTICA, 10.HENRIQUE, 11.Jean Carlos SOLORZANO, 13.Jade NORTH, 14.Daniel BOWLES, 16.Devante CLUT, 17.Matt McKAY (c), 18.Javier HERVAS, 19.Jack HINGERT, 20.Shannon BRADY, 21.Jamie YOUNG (gk), 22.Thomas BROICH, 23.Dimitri PETRATOS, 36.Andre JANNESE (gk)
**two to be omitted**
Matt McKay, Brisbane's grizzled veteran. (AAP Image/Glenn Hunt)
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10th January, 2016
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Match Review:

There were no goals but plenty of action as the Wellington Phoenix and Brisbane Roar played out an entertaining goalless draw.

REPORT: PHOENIX, ROAR IN SCORELESS DRAW

The big talking point of the game was a penalty that was awarded to the Roar for a Phoenix handball in the first half that was then overturned after deliberation between the referee and his sideline officials.

Brisbane dominated the game with possession but the Phoenix were able to hold on with debutant Dylan Fox in defence a real highlight.

A frantic last few minutes and energetic subs couldn’t break the game open with the full 90 minutes ending goalless.

Brisbane extend their lead at the top, and Wellington remain within touching distance of the top six.

Two depleted teams showed they still have plenty of fight, and they pick up a point each.

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Final Score
Wellington Phoenix 0
Brisbane Roar 0

Match Preview:

The Wellington Phoenix msut rise from the ashes against a Brisbane Roar side currently on top of the table. Join The Roar from 5pm (AEDT) for all the action.

Things have gone from bad to worse for the Phoenix in recent weeks, with a 3-1 loss to bottom of the table Central Coast last week compounding their woes.

Clinging to their place in the top six, Wellington have picked up just two points in four games, derailing a strong start to their season.

Inconsistent – as seems to often be the case – the Phoenix are capable of challenging the best, with Roy Krishna and Roly Bonevacia two players who can determine a match. Unfortunately, both are unavailable for this clash. Bonevacia is out through suspension, along with Manny Muscat and Alex Rodriquez, while Krishna joins Alex Rufer, Louis Fenton and Ben Sigmund on the sidelines with an ankle injury.

In some good news, Jeffery Sarpong and Albert Reira are back in the squad, along with a trio of promoted youngsters.

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Although Brisbane’s play hasn’t always been pretty, they’re on the cusp of five straight wins. With Jamie Maclaren firing, Thomas Broich assisting and Henrique living up to his supersub status, John Aloisi must be optimistic of the Roar cementing their spot at the top as they head across the Ditch.

In team news for the Roar, Olyroos duty looms large, with top scorer Jamie Maclaren missing, along with James Donachie and Brandon Borrello. They do however welcome back Steven Lustica from injury, and have promoted Corey Brown, Jerome Polenz, Devante Clut and Shannon Brady.

Join The Roar from 5pm (AEDT) for this clash of two depleted teams.

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