The Phoenix Brief – 10th February 2025

Still in the mixer

Author

Hayden King
February 10, 2025

Both teams finished the week with a 1-1 draw. The men would be disappointed to drop points against the bottom placed team, where the women would be happy to take a point from a side they have yet to beat.

The Weekend Past

The Phoenix Men…

Played on Waitangi Day here in Wellington. The first 15minutes you would not have thought Brisbane were a wooden spoon team, dominating the attack. The men managed to muscle their way back into the game, with Ishige having a fantastic goal ruled out for off-side. Isaac Hughes finally scored at the right end before the Roar equalised shortly after. The game had plenty of controversy in the VAR department again.

A tough run of games for the Nix, mostly away, against in-form sides. However a new signing is expected to be announced shortly.

The Phoenix Women…

Played at home at Fortress Porirua. After an early set-piece from the training ground, McCutcheon found the back of the net, and celebrated in style. The women had plenty of chances and looked like they were going to make history against Victory, until an error at the back was capitalised. Given this was their best chance of the game, the Nix will be disappointed to finish with just a point against 2nd place.

Games This Week

Friday 14th February, 9:35pm, AAMI Park, Melbourne Victory (6) v Phoenix Men (10)
Sunday 16th February, 10:00pm, Sam Kerr Football Centre, Perth Glory (9) v Phoenix Women (8)

For Your Diary - Future Wellington Games

Friday 28th February, 7:30pm, Sky Stadium, Phoenix Men v Melbourne City
Sunday 2nd March, 4pm, Porirua Park, Phoenix Men v Adelaide United

Kiwi Classico – Away

Saturday 22nd February, 5pm, Go Media Stadium: Auckland FC v Phoenix Men

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)

Buy Phoenix women tickets in Porirua ($15 for an adult)
Note: every Women’s home game this season will be at Porirua Park at 4pm.