Wellington Phoenix
2
Match Complete
Sydney FC
1
| S. Wootton |  | 89' | ||
| S. Sutton | | 79' | ||
| K. Barbarouses |  | 69' | ||
| H. Matthews | | 54' | ||
| 6' | | R. Mak |
| 12 | Shots | 18 | ||
| 5 | On Target | 7 | ||
| 8 | Fouls | 11 | ||
| 6 | Corners | 7 | ||
| 2 | Offsides | 0 | ||
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 | ||
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
The Wellington Phoenix play for top spot on the A-League ladder when they tackle the white-hot Sydney FC at Eden Park. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 3:30pm (AEDT).
Prediction
With the official launch of Auckland FC during the week exciting the home fans, the locals will be out in force to watch their future derby opponent.
That voice might get the Phoenix over the line, but Sydney should get the chocolates if they score early in what looks a juicy encounter.
Wellington Phoenix 2, Sydney FC 3
Game information
Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
Kick-off: 3:30pm (AEDT)
Streaming: Paramount+
Betting: Phoenix $3.00, draw $3.70, Sydney FC $2.15 – odds via PlayUp
Teams
Phoenix
3. Finn SURMAN, 4. Scott WOOTTON, 5. Fin CONCHIE, 6. Tim PAYNE, 7. Kosta BARBAROUSES, 8. Ben OLD, 10. David BALL, 11. Bozhidar KRAEV, 12. Mo AL-TAAY, 14. Alex RUFER (c), 15. Nicholas PENNINGTON, 17. Youstin SALAS, 18. Lukas KELLY-HEALD, 19. Sam SUTTON, 24. Oskar VAN HATTUM, 25. Jack DUNCAN (gk), 26. Isaac HUGHES, 40. Alex PAULSEN (gk), 43. Matt SHERIDAN, 51. Gabriel SLOANE-RODRIGUES
Sydney FC
1. Andrew REDMAYNE, 4. Jordan COURTNEY-PERKINS, 6. Jack RODWELL, 9. Fabio GOMES, 10. Joe LOLLEY, 11. Robert MAK, 12. Corey HOLLMAN, 15. Gabriel LACERDA, 16. Joel KING, 17. Anthony CACERES, 18. Matthew SCARCELLA, 19. Mitch GLASSON, 20. Adam PAVLESIC (GK), 22. Max BURGESS, 23. Rhyan GRANT, 25. Jaiden KUCHARSKI, 26. Luke BRATTAN (c), 27. Hayden MATTHEWS, 28. Nathan AMANATIDIS, 31. Tiago QUINTAL.
Grem
Roar Rookie
Only for you NoMates!
Grem
Roar Rookie
Such a shame that Lebanon will smash us in front of a crowd of 2000! I’ll be at the game and enjoying it thoroughly.
Blood Dragon
Roar Rookie
I think the Crowd was about 18K.
Grem
Roar Rookie
Congrats to Wellington. It was a great game to watch - especially with that crowd.
Blood Dragon
Roar Rookie
Turns out we won, missed the 2nd half as I was heading down the Coast for the Suns game.
NoMates
Roar Rookie
Seriously it was a good match that SFC could have won. Just hope u do us a Favour in 2 weeks and beat the CCM.
NoMates
Roar Rookie
I actually forgot we were playing in Auckland other wise i would have predicted it higher then the 7k i posted. Great crowd and shows you just why a Auckland club is a good thing. Im gonna be lost without the A-League for 2 weeks but thank goodness we have some international games to sit through.
Grem
Roar Rookie
Wellington obviously paid more!
Grem
Roar Rookie
Great crowd - did you predict 18000?
Brendan
Roar Pro
Cheers, Stu. Sorry I missed the blog. I’ll have my eyes peeled better next time.
Redcap
Roar Guru
If they, and I quote, "put the boot into... SFC" then, by definition, they're biased. Amazing how you ref-bashers and conspiracists can never quite get your story straight.
NoMates
Roar Rookie
Its amazing how a unbias Ref and VAR put the boot into a SFC side that couldn't pay off there way for a win.
NoMates
Roar Rookie
YUSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! Top of the league once more, bring on the toilet seat!!
Stevo
Roar Rookie
Sorry Stuart, didn't see your blog :unhappy: And sorry that your team got done over by the Nix :shocked:
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Football is great mate. That was enjoyable to watch.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
FULL-TIME Be sure to stick with the Roar throughout the remainder of the evening for all the A-League, NRL and AFL action. Wellington Phoenix…………………………..2 Sydney FC…..……….………………………...1
Stuart Thomas
Expert
FULL-TIME Thanks for being with me for the game, and what a ripping contest it was. The Phoenix were too good today and Italiano has another one over Talay in what continues to become a grudge match every time these two teams meet. Wellington Phoenix…………………………..2 Sydney FC…..……….………………………...1
Stuart Thomas
Expert
FULL-TIME Wellington move to the top of the A-League ladder. What a win after going a goal behind and the Sky Blues are humbled on the road. Wellington Phoenix…………………………..2 Sydney FC…..……….…………………………1
WithTheDawn
Roar Rookie
Well done Nix, gutsy comeback win there.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
FULL-TIME Wellington have won again in Wellington and Sydney FC have let a one-goal lead slip in Auckland. Wellington Phoenix…………………………..2 Sydney FC…..……….………………………...1