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- The Phoenix Brief – 16 December 2024
A turbulent weekend of mixed results, the Phoenix Women sneaking a point, and the Phoenix Men hamstrung by former Phoenix shotstopper, Filip Kurto. On a bright note, Marco Rojas started for the Nix for the first time in over 5,000 days.
The Weekend Past
The Phoenix Men…
Showed glimpses of promise, and the link-up play between Rojas and Barbarouses was one of few highlights. Defender Isaac Hughes has had a rough fortnight, conceding an own-goal last week, and giving away an early penalty this week. A frustrating game for the men, chasing the game, and Kurto making some fantastic reactionary saves to keep the Bulls alive. 2-1 loss.
The Phoenix Women…
With what can only be described as a robbery, stole a point against Melbourne Victory to extend their unbeaten run to three. It was the young teenager, Manaia Elliott, as a late substitute that powered home a pinpoint cross from Emma Main. To put this in context, this is the first point the women have scored in Victoria State, ever.
Games This Week
Saturday 21st December, 4pm, Porirua Park: Phoenix Women v Sydney FC
Saturday 22nd December, 7pm, CommBank Stadium: Western Sydney Wanderers v Phoenix Men
For Your Diary - Future Wellington Games
Saturday 28th December, 5pm, Sky Stadium: Phoenix Men v Newcastle Jets
Saturday 4th January, 4pm, Porirua Park: Phoenix Women v Perth Glory
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.