There’s not a lot to say after the weekends performance. We looked positive for the opening 20mins, and new signing Chico played some brilliant touches to find space and open the game up.

The Weekend Past

Auckland is the real deal huh. 6 pretty spectacular goals made the Phoenix look dreadfully unorganised. Fortunately we are still mathematically able to make the top 6, but it’s going to need a lot of points from the remaining games. Here’s the positives we take into the remainder of the season:

• Marco Rojas is back earlier than expected

• Alex Rufer got fired up

• Luke Brooke-Smith scored a goal, the youngest every Nix goal scorer

• Chico might just be the transitional player we lack

Stuff: Auckland FC ‘best team in New Zealand’

YouTube: ~3 minutes of highlights

Games This Week

Friday 28th February, 7:30pm, Sky Stadium, Phoenix Men (11) v Melbourne City (6)
Sunday 2nd March, 4pm, Porirua Park, Phoenix Women (8) v Adelaide United (3)

For Your Diary - Future Wellington Games

Sunday 9th March, 4pm, Porirua Park, Phoenix Women v Western Sydney Wanderers

Saturday 22nd March, 4pm, Porirua Park, Phoenix Women v Central Coast Mariners

Saturday 29th March, 5pm, Sky Stadium, Phoenix Men v Western Sydney Wanderers
Sunday 30th March, 4pm, Porirua Park, Phoenix Women v Melbourne City

Useful Links

Phoenix games are on Sky Sports in NZ

A-League tables (M/W)
A-League fixtures (M/W)
YouTube short highlights of all Phoenix games

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.