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- The Phoenix Brief – 11th December 2024
Firstly, Auckland Away was an absolute fantastic experience, the whole spectacle; before, during and after, was an all time top tier experience. Unfortunately we were outplayed, and then to rub salt in the wounds, flights couldn’t land back in Wellington on the Sunday and we got sent back to Auckland…
The Weekend Past
The Phoenix Men…
Playing away in Auckland in-front of a sold out crowd was incredible. The fans from both sides were loud, and the stadium is perfect for football viewing. It was a very physical game, both teams wanting bragging rights. But it was Auckland who were triumphant again. Kosta Barbarouses, and the Phoenix, are the first team to score against Auckland (after 6 games!) which made for an entertaining final 15minutes. Game ending 2-1.
The Phoenix Women…
Are back to winning ways! Playing at home, in very windy conditions, it was always going to be a tough day out. Highly rated Brisbane Roar managed to equalise at halftime, but it was Annalie Longo with her brace that secured all 3 points.
Back-to-back wins lifts the Phoenix to 7th place on the table.
Games This Week
Friday 13th December, 9pm, La Trobe University, Melbourne Victory v Phoenix Women
Saturday 14th December, 4pm, Sky Stadium: Phoenix Men v Macarthur FC*
(2 for 1 tickets here)
*this is the Yellow Fever’s famous 12 Pubs of Lochhead
For Your Diary - Future Wellington Games
Saturday 21st December, 4pm, Porirua Park: Phoenix Women v Sydney FC
Saturday 28th December, 5pm, Sky Stadium: Phoenix Men v Newcastle Jets
Kiwi Classico – Away
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.