Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1
Match Complete
Wellington Phoenix
2
| 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 |
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.
Game information
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)
TheSecretScout
Roar Guru
any a league club that brings lower league UK players over to play in defence or midfield, deserves to fail. there are an abundance of talented australian kids who can already do everything they can in those positions for a quarter of their wage and are more beneficial to Australian football
Dennis
Guest
WSW and Jets don’t make playoffs. What do they all have in common? Yes same Chairman. Food for thought?
Midfielder
Roar Guru
AA +++++9999999 The Mariners led Gordon go they did not try hard to enforce their contract...
Lionheart
Roar Rookie
umm, obviously you don't watch much football
NoMates
Roar Rookie
Just got back from the game, great win and Nixs played the way they had to to insure 3 points. The game against Perth now is massive just hope a decent crowd show up in Auckland to support us.
NoMates
Roar Rookie
It was a tactical used tonight as WSW are very tall, however unlike Roar who use it every game we just used it tonight.
Micko
Roar Rookie
Agreed Andy. The renaissance of the A League has been through a good healthy mix of young local talent getting their chance with good international recruits.
TheSecretScout
Roar Guru
Surely Robinson gets sacked if wanderers miss the 6, they were in the top 5 for money spent This season. This is another lesson to not buy rubbish UK OAP lower league players. Cox/Dorrans/Mutch/Gordon have been stealing a living off talented kids
Micko
Roar Rookie
:laughing: Why do you play in Australian leagues then if you're convinced of "blatant bias"?
Micko
Roar Rookie
Wow, massive game coming up for both Phoenix & Glory this weekend! :shocked:
WithTheDawn
Roar Rookie
Onya Nix! Stressful game but they held their nerve. Still in the hunt.
pete4
Roar Rookie
The Phoenix :thumbup:
Stevo
Roar Rookie
Finding it hard to draw breath here. Wow, spectacular stuff in a kind of under age soccer game :laughing:
pete4
Roar Rookie
4 minutes of added time
BennoFootball
Roar Rookie
TO: No Mates, LBW .... Long Ball Wellington, Ha, ha!!! FORZA BRISBANE ROAR FOOTBALL CLUB!!!
Stevo
Roar Rookie
Wow, the game has descended into long hopeful hoof balls looking for a head, toe or backside to sneak it into the back of the net.
pete4
Roar Rookie
WSW have the throw the kitchen sink about now :silly:
Stevo
Roar Rookie
Loving this score line. :laughing:
pete4
Roar Rookie
Robinson set out the Top 6 would be the minimum expectation for WSW will that come back to haunt him if they cannot equalize with about 10 to go
pete4
Roar Rookie
15 to go will the Nix hold on