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- The Phoenix Brief – 25th November 2024
Unite Round saw both Wellington teams playing in Sydney against non-Sydney opposition. However, 6 points and two clean sheets is nothing to complain about!
Both teams are not playing next weekend, so it’ll be a long wait for more Wellington football. The women will be back at home and the men away in Auckland, both shaping up to be fantastic games.
The Weekend Past
The Phoenix Men…
…with the two starting Wing Backs out with minor injuries – Tim Payne and Sam Sutton, there were a lot of questions how Chiefy might approach the game. The first half saw the Phoenix soak up a lot of pressure and shots on goal. Some minor tactical and personale changes at the break seemed to be the difference. Rojas assisted inform Kosta to seal all 3 points.
Table Update: After Unite Round
The Phoenix Women…
… Get their first win of the season! A rare one at that, having only previously won 6/30 games away in their history. A brave effort after plenty of media attention during the week; (import released 14 days after signing). The Nix went up 1-0 through Maya McCutcheon’s first professional goal, just before the half. The Women then held on through a nerve-wracking 8 mins of added time to secure all 3 points.
Games This Week
Phoenix Men – BYE
Phoenix Women – International Break
For Your Diary - Future Wellington Games
Sunday 8th December, 4pm, Porirua Park: Phoenix Women v Brisbane Roar
Saturday 14th December, 4pm, Sky Stadium: Phoenix Men v Macarthur FC*
*this will likely be the Yellow Fever’s famous 12 Pubs of Lochhead
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.