Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne City
Friday 26 February 2016
Review
Wellington Phoenix defeated Melbourne City 2-1 in an entertaining clash with all goals coming in a frenetic opening 20 minutes at a windy Westpac stadium.
Phoenix’s striking stocks took a blow before kick off with Blake Powell’s injury, but his loss was barely felt early on as the home side got off to a flyer.
Up 2-0 inside the first 15 minutes, it looked they could run away with the game in Andrew Durante's 200th game for the club.
But the classy Aaron Mooy pulled one back for the visitors just minutes later.
Despite City's best efforts late in the second half - on a night when the windy conditions made it difficult for the players - Phoenix's rearguard held off the visitors to record a welcome win.
Premiership Curtain Raiser
Result: Team Wellington 6 - 1 Wellington Phoenix
Event Information
It’s Friday night and we’re declaring it Rock ‘n’ Roll Friday!
Friday night is the perfect reason to grab your work mates and make an evening of it – group ticket deals means you can buy seven tickets and get your eighth ticket for FREE! Book through the Ticketek group sales line on 04 384 3842.
The Wellington Phoenix welcome Melbourne City in round 21 of the 2015/16 Hyundai A-League season in Wellington.
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Celebrating #10MoreYears
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MATCH DAY TIMINGS
3.00pm - Ticketek box office opens
4.00pm - Gates open
4.15pm - Curtain raiser kick off ASB Premiership Match
4.30pm - Event car parking officially begins
7.30pm - Kick off Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne City
9.10pm - Estimated end of match
The Stadium car park is open for this event at a cost of $30 (please note there is a fee for paying by credit card or eftpos of .60c).
