Wellington Phoenix
2
Match Complete
Western Sydney Wanderers
0
| B. Old |  | 94' | ||
| K. Barbarouses | | 91' | ||
| 75' |  | N. Milanovic | ||
| A. Rufer | | 31' |
| 9 | Shots | 20 | ||
| 3 | On Target | 3 | ||
| 6 | Fouls | 7 | ||
| 7 | Corners | 6 | ||
| 3 | Offsides | 1 | ||
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 | ||
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
Top spot is up for grabs when the Wellington Phoenix host the Western Sydney Wanderers to open Saturday’s A-League Men’s action. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 3:30pm (AEDT).
Prediction
Wellington are tough to beat at home and the Wanderers are mighty tough to score against. This one will come down to the team with the most resolute defence on the day and with the support of the home fans, that will be the Phoenix in a statement win for the club.
Game information
Venue: Sky Stadium, Wellington
Kick-off: 3:30pm (AEDT)
Streaming: Paramount+
Betting: Phoenix $2.45, draw $3.60, Wanderers $2.60 – odds via PlayUp
Squads
Wellington 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, 18. Lukas KELLY-HEALD, 19. Sam SUTTON, 23. Luke SUPYK, 24. Oskar VAN HATTUM, 25. Jack DUNCAN (gk), 26. Isaac HUGHES, 40. Alex PAULSEN (gk), 42. Fergus GILLION, 43. Matt SHERIDAN
Western Sydney Wanderers
6.Marcelo GUEDES, 7.Dylan PIERIAS, 9. Marcus ANTONSSON, 10.Milos NINKOVIC, 11.Valentino YUEL, 13.Tate RUSSELL, 14.Nicolas MILANOVIC, 16.Tom BEADLING, 17.Lachlan BROOK, 19.Jack CLISBY, 20.Lawrence THOMAS (GK) 21.Jorrit HENDRIX, 29.Dylan SCICLUNA, 31.Aidan SIMMONS, 33.Alex BONETIG, 36.Oscar PRIESTMAN, 39.Marcus YOUNIS, 40.Jack GIBSON (GK)
Brendan
Roar Pro
Very nice, Wellington. But are ye ready for Auckland to challenge your superiority next season? Game on! Looking forward to the derby. :football:
Grem
Roar Rookie
He did!
Stevo
Roar Rookie
OK, some family events have to take priority. Such is life.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Just disappointing it clashes with the Carols in the Domain.
Stevo
Roar Rookie
Love all these games on the one day. Should be more of it :thumbup:
Brainstrust
Roar Rookie
There is no way an attacker should be able to get to a long ball from near the half way in the penalty area before the goal keeper. Taking two recent blunderers to the Asia cup in Gauci and Thomas you hope these two dont repeat the errors there.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
I'd guess not.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Thanks for being with me for the match and be sure to stick with the Roar as the remainder of the A-League action unfolds tonight. Final Score Wellington Phoenix………………………………………….2 Western Sydney Wanderers.……………………………..0
Stuart Thomas
Expert
FULL-TIME A brilliant late rally from the Phoenix and the home side has sent the Wanderers home with their tails between their legs after an enthralling 90 minutes exploded in additional time. Wellington Phoenix………………………………………….2 Western Sydney Wanderers.……………………………..0
Redcap
Roar Guru
Depends which Fabio you're talking about :silly:
Stuart Thomas
Expert
FULL-TIME The Phoenix head into Christmas in top spot on the ladder and the Wanderers will be furious they let a point slip on the road. Wellington Phoenix………………………………………….2 Western Sydney Wanderers.……………………………..0
Grem
Roar Rookie
Thanks Stuart for the call. The big game is about to start. Can Faaarbioo score)
Stuart Thomas
Expert
90+6 What a finish to this one. Both goals in added time and Barbarouses has turned the match. Wellington Phoenix………………………………………….2 Western Sydney Wanderers.……………………………..0
Stuart Thomas
Expert
90+5 Brilliant from the Phoenix and Rudan has hit the roof on the side line. Wellington Phoenix………………………………………….2 Western Sydney Wanderers.……………………………..0
pete4
Roar Rookie
Bloody hell :football:
Stuart Thomas
Expert
90+4 GOAL!!!!!!!!! Wellington break from the restart and after a long Barbarouses run.....he uses Old........GOAL WELLINGTON!!!!!!! Wellington Phoenix………………………………………….2 Western Sydney Wanderers.……………………………..0
Redcap
Roar Guru
You beauty! Happy Festivus, Nix.
94'
Stevo
Roar Rookie
Hahahahaha, take that Rudes!!!!!!
Stuart Thomas
Expert
90+4 The goal stands after a check and Western Sydney seem to have scored at the other end before the referee appeared to be ready. Wellington Phoenix………………………………………….1 Western Sydney Wanderers.……………………………..0