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- The Phoenix Brief - 11 November 2024
The two most shareable (spoiler) moments from the Phoenix games this weekend:
Annalie Longo’s dog interrupting play as it ran onto the field!
Hideki Ishige’s rocket of a free-kick – a contender for goal of the round.
The Weekend Past
The Phoenix Men …
Respond emphatically to the disappointing derby result with a huge 3-0 win, away, against current Champions, Central Coast Mariners. Playing with lots of confidence and a tonne of flair; we are starting to see glimpses of what Coach Italiano was promising in the pre-season.
Ishige is quickly becoming a favourite, his contributions this weekend, 1 goal, 2 assists.
The Phoenix Women …
Follow a similar storyline as last week… This time in the Clash of the Capitals, Canberra scored early. It took some time for the Women to ground themselves, and when they did, they couldn’t find the back of the net, despite dominating the possession and the shot metrics.
Games This Week
Sunday 17th November, 5pm, No.2 Sportsground: Newcastle Jets v Phoenix Women
A-League Men – International Break
For Your Diary - Future Wellington Games
Sunday 24th November, 3.30pm, Allianz Stadium: Phoenix Men v Melbourne Victory**
Sunday 8th December, 4pm, Porirua Park: Phoenix Women v Brisbane Roar
Saturday 14th December, 4pm, Sky Stadium: Phoenix Men v Macarthur FC*
*this will likely be the Yellow Fever’s famous 12 Pubs of Lochhead
** Correction: The above is considered a home game, but will be played as part of Unite Round in Sydney
Kiwi Classico – Away
Saturday 7th December, 5pm, Go Media Stadium: Auckland FC v Phoenix Men
Saturday 22nd February, 5pm, Go Media Stadium: Auckland FC v Phoenix Men
Useful Links
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.