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- The Phoenix Brief – 23 December 2024
It’s a tale of two different trajectories at the minute, with the Women starting to take flight, and the Men starting to struggle.
The Weekend Past
The Phoenix Men…
Started the game 1-0 down very quickly. I made the point about Hughes last week and another error from the young defender has hurt us early again. Ishige gave the Nix some hope with a superb bicycle kick to take the score to 2-1. The 2 goal lead was restored minutes later. A 4-1 loss and third defeat in a row, makes for some interesting decisions for Chiefy coming up.
The Phoenix Women…
Fortune favours a little different. After an extended, rain-(lightning) delayed, half time break, the Phoenix came out firing. Goals scored by Jale and McMeeken, saw the Phoenix weather the storm of defending A-League champs. Coach Paul Temple said the extended half-time break gave him time to review the first half and make some tactical tweaks.
Games This Week
Saturday 28th December, 5pm, Sky Stadium: Phoenix Men v Newcastle Jets
Saturday 28th December, 7pm, ctrl:cyber Pitch: Melbourne City v Phoenix Women
For Your Diary - Future Wellington Games
Saturday 4th January, 4pm, Porirua Park: Phoenix Women v Perth Glory
Saturday 11th January, 5pm, Sky Stadium: Phoenix Men v Adelaide United
Saturday 15th January, 7pm, Sky Stadium: Phoenix Men v Sydney FC
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.