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Some heroics from Roy Krishna has seen Wellington Phoenix record a remarkable 2-0 upset win over Melbourne Victory.
Krishna slotted an incredible goal in the 18th minute from the tightest of angles and then helped to set up Roly Bonevacia in the 44th.
A scoreless second half saw the Phoenix outlast Victory and claim their fourth win of the season.
Final score
Wellington Phoenix 2
Melbourne Victory 0
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The Phoenix need to get their season back on track, having only won once in their last five league matches, and a win could see them catapulted into the top six.
The Phoenix have played five of the top-six teams so far for one win and three draws.
The Victory meanwhile make the trip across the Tasman following a comfortable win over Adelaide United last week. Melbourne have won four successive league matches, to sit comfortably on top of the table.
Fans can almost be guaranteed of seeing a goal fest, with an incredible average of four goals per match in their last ten meetings between these two.
The last time these two met, in Melbourne earlier in the season, the Victory flexed their muscle at home to win 3-0.
However the Phoenix may have turned the corner defensively, keeping the Sky Blues out last week in a performace that led to praise for their defensive efforts. This defensive endeavour will need to continue, as Wellington have conceded six goals in their last two meetings against the Victory.
In team news, Wellington welcome Ben Sigmund into the side, after a virus saw the defender miss out last week. The Phoenix are also elevateing 23-year-old Kwabena Appiah into the first team.
The Victory are making two straight swaps, with George Howard and captain Carl Valeri making way for Connor Pain and Thomas Deng. Valeri, who started as a substitute last week, misses out due to illness.
History certainly favours the Victory, with Melbourne coming out on top in four out of the last five meetings between the two sides.
This shapes as an attacking game, with both teams determined to hit the scoreboard early and apply pressure. If you like goals, then this game is for you.
Prediction
Victory continues to impress.
Victory 3-1
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