Cautious satisfaction from Phoenix men's coach Giancarlo Italiano after they halted a three-match losing slide in football's A-League with a 2-1 win over Newcastle in the capital
Cautious satisfaction from Phoenix men's coach Giancarlo Italiano after they halted a three-match losing slide in football's A-League with a 2-1 win over Newcastle in the capital
29 December 2024
Impressive strikes from Kosta Barbarouses and Paulo Retre in either half handed Wellington a much-needed three points.
But Italiano feels the Phoenix only showed glimpses of improvements.
Meanwhile - Auckland FC's stumble has proved short-lived.
Coming off a first ever loss - the league leading Black Knights have responded with a 4-1 thumping of defending champs the Central Coast Mariners in Gosford.
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