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Wellington Phoenix FC vs Melbourne City FC, A League 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Wellington Phoenix FC
Melbourne City FC
Wellington Phoenix FC
1 : 3
2nd of January 2023 02:00
Finished
First half: 45  |  Second half: 45
Melbourne City FC

Live comments

  • 0' - In just a few seconds will turn into a battlefield for Wellington Phoenix FC and Melbourne City FC.
  • 5' - It looks like no one’s ball. Melbourne City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 7' - The referee shows Melbourne City FC player a Yellow card on 7.
  • 12' - Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 16' - GOAL! David Ball scores on 16.
  • 18' - Goal! Mathew Leckie scores his 23 goal in 351 matches.
  • 22' - Melbourne City FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 27' - While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Yan Sasse made 231 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 28' - Steven Peter Ugarkovic is having his name booked by the referee on 28.
  • 33' - Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 38' - Melbourne City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 43' - Marco Tilio needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 46' - Time for substitution for Melbourne City FC. Curtis Good is replaced by Nuno Reis.
  • 50' - What a strike from Jamie MacLaren! The score is 1-2.
  • 51' - Jamie MacLaren with the second goal in the match!
  • 53' - It is a substitution in Wellington Phoenix FC team. Steven Peter Ugarkovic is replaced by Kosta Barbarouses on 53 minute.
  • 58' - The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Aiden O'Neill suffering a number of foals already.
  • 63' - Melbourne City FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 67' - The whistle greets Callum Talbot as he departs to be replaced by Scott Galloway.
  • 70' - It’s a booking for Melbourne City FC player. Richard van der Venne gets a Yellow card.
  • 75' - Melbourne City FC is showing some good football. However, Melbourne City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 80' - Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 80 minutes.
  • 85' - Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 86' - Melbourne City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Scott Jamieson is hanging Richard van der Venne on the field on 86 minute.
  • 88' - The Wellington Phoenix FC manager makes a substitution. Yan Sasse departs to be replaced by Oskar van Hattum.
  • 89' - Another change for Wellington Phoenix FC made on 89 minute. Callan Elliot leaves to be changed by Nicholas Pennington.
  • With this win, Melbourne City FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Today 2023-01-02 Wellington Phoenix FC vs Melbourne City FC are fighting A League league .

Wellington Phoenix FC had 26 games and get got 38 points in Season (2018/19)

Melbourne City FC had 25 games and get got 46 points in Season (2018/19)

Ranking

Team Played Points
Sydney FC 26 47
Melbourne City FC 25 46
Central Coast Mariners FC 25 42
Brisbane Roar FC 26 40
Adelaide United FC 26 39
Macarthur FC 26 39
Wellington Phoenix FC 26 38
Western Sydney Wanderers FC 26 35
Perth Glory FC 26 34
Western United FC 26 28
Newcastle United Jets FC 26 21
Melbourne Victory FC 26 19

Wellington Phoenix FC

Lineup Bench

Melbourne City FC

Lineup Bench

Head2Head Matches

2022-10-30 Melbourne City FC
Wellington Phoenix FC 		2
2
2022-05-09 Melbourne City FC
Wellington Phoenix FC 		2
1
2022-04-02 Wellington Phoenix FC
Melbourne City FC 		0
6
2021-05-16 Melbourne City FC
Wellington Phoenix FC 		2
2
2021-04-05 Wellington Phoenix FC
Melbourne City FC 		2
3

Wellington Phoenix FC Past Matches

2022-12-23 Perth Glory FC
Wellington Phoenix FC 		1
1
2022-12-17 Wellington Phoenix FC
Adelaide United FC 		3
1
2022-12-10 Wellington Phoenix FC
Western Sydney Wanderers FC 		1
1
2022-11-13 Wellington Phoenix FC
Western United FC 		2
3
2022-11-06 Wellington Phoenix FC
Macarthur FC 		4
1

Melbourne City FC Past Matches

2022-12-27 Melbourne City FC
Central Coast Mariners FC 		1
0
2022-12-10 Sydney FC
Melbourne City FC 		2
1
2022-11-12 Newcastle United Jets FC
Melbourne City FC 		1
2
2022-11-05 Melbourne City FC
Perth Glory FC 		4
0
2022-10-30 Melbourne City FC
Wellington Phoenix FC 		2
2