Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1
Match Complete
Wellington Phoenix
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Z. Gordon | 63' | |||
G. Dorrans | 50' | |||
44' | D. Ball | |||
42' | T. Hemed | |||
36' | S. Sutton | |||
33' | L. Fenton | |||
K. Baccus | 28' | |||
24' | D. Ball |
24 | Shots | 8 | ||
6 | On Target | 4 | ||
18 | Fouls | 10 | ||
5 | Corners | 8 | ||
2 | Offsides | 1 | ||
0 | Red Cards | 0 | ||
2 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
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It’s a virtual elimination final at Bankwest Stadium as the Western Sydney Wanderers host the Wellington Phoenix with everything to play for. Tune into this crucial A-League clash with live scores on The Roar from 7:05pm (AEDT).
The Wanderers have been a source of frustration for fans in recent times. Just when they seemed destined for finals with an upset win over crosstown rivals Sydney FC followed by a 5-0 thrashing of Western United, Carl Robinson’s team appear to have fallen off a cliff. First they were obliterated 5-1 by the red-hot Glory, then gave up their Sydney Derby stranglehold with a 1-0 loss to the Sky Blues that, frankly, flattered them.
The Wanderers have missed finals in three successive seasons, and the pressure would well and truly on if they make it a fourth. Now sitting ninth, three points and a game behind the sixth-placed Brisbane Roar, there chances are slim as it is – but a loss here would all but end their season.
Having finally returned home after a summer away last week, the Phoenix find themselves back on Australian shores. Their brief stint back in New Zealand did net them a 3-0 win over Western United in front of a mega home crowd of 24,105, extending their unbeaten run to seven matches.
This Wanderers match-up, plus their next game against the Glory, are virtual six-point affairs, with the loser likely to rule themselves out of the race. The Phoenix will be praying their strong recent form holds true.
Kick-off time: 7:05pm (AEST)
Venue: Bankwest Stadium, Sydney
TV: Fox Sports 5 (505)
Live stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel Now, Foxtel Go, MyFootball Live app
Betting: Wanderers $2.26, Phoenix $2.85, draw $3.50 (odds via PlayUp)
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