The Phoenix Brief - 4th Feb 2024

Away Days

Author

Ralph Highnam
February 04, 2024

Huge week coming up at Sky Stadium in Wellington for our rip roaring league leading men: Tuesday 4pm v Central Coast (last years champs), Saturday 5.30pm v Western United, see you all there, and welcome Youstin Salas, the men’s new Costa Rican international midfielder.

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The Weekend Past

The Phoenix Men drew 1-1 away at Brisbane Roar, with several youngsters starting for the first time with Rufer, Payne and Sutton out. The Phoenix were on track for a professional 1-0 away win with a Kraev goal until a poor Roar side came back to live and sneaked in a last minute equalizer. We’re still 2 points clear at the top after 15 games on 29 points with Central Coast and Melbourne Victory on 27 points.

Also:

The Phoenix Women lost again in Australia, going down 2-3 away at Newcastle Jets. Started well, but then lost control, especially after striker Speckmaier exited at half-time. Watch for the Phoenix goalkeepers (Edwards) outstanding save in the Stuff report below. The team are now 9th, two points off the play-offs.

YouTube: ~6 minutes of highlights (check this Monday morning)

Games Next Weekend

Tuesday, 6th Feb, 4.00pm, Sky Stadium: Phoenix Men v Central Coast

Saturday 10th Feb, 5.30pm, Sky Stadium: Phoenix Men v Western United

Next women’s game is 18th Feb due to Olympic qualifiers being played.

For Your Diary - Future Wellington Games

Sunday 3rd March, 5pm, Sky Stadium: Phoenix Men v Adelaide United

Sunday 17th March, 4pm, Porirua Park: Phoenix Women v Sydney

Phoenix games are on Sky Sports in NZ

Buy Phoenix tickets at Sky Stadium (top tip: keep it simple, just buy a Silver Ticket and move around when you get there, ~$32 for an adult - it’s cheaper if you pay in advance)