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- The Phoenix Brief – 21st October 2024
The Phoenix Men kicked off their new campaign in front of 7.5k fans in the beaming Wellington sun. Lots of moments to enjoy from the new look team, and with many big name signings still on the unavailable list, the potential for an exciting display of football beckons.
Next weekend the Nix Men are away at Perth, where we typically struggle playing at midnight NZ time… Though Perth are coming off the back of a heavy 6-1 defeat…
The Weekend Past
It looked and felt like a round one display. The Wellington Phoenix Men had sparks of joy and the new Japanese visa imports showing some quality touches. Keepers at both ends had little to do, despite the game finishing 1-1. Kosta Barbarouses scored for the Nix, his 94th A-League goal, and his first ever in Round 1.
The table after Round 1
(Adelaide had the Bye week)
Table as of 21/10/24
Also:
Games This Week
Saturday 26th October, 11.45pm, HBF Park: Perth Glory v Phoenix Men
For Your Diary – Future Wellington Games
Saturday 2nd November, 5pm, Sky Stadium: Phoenix Men v Auckland FC
Sunday 10th November, 4pm, Porirua Park: Phoenix Women v Canberra United
Sunday 24th November, 3.30pm, Sky Stadium: Phoenix Men v Melbourne Victory
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.