Wellington Phoenix Secure First Victory in Australia in Four Months with 3-1 Win against Perth Glory
Wellington Phoenix secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Perth Glory at Macedonia Park, handing the home side their ninth consecutive winless game in the Liberty A-League. It was a significant win for the Phoenix, as they had not tasted victory in Australia for over four months.
Alyssa Whinham played a pivotal role in the match, opening the scoring with a close-range header and later providing the assist for Michaela Robertson’s decisive goal. The Phoenix initially took the lead, only for Michaela Foster to inadvertently level the score with an own goal just before half-time.
With the match finely poised, Macey Fraser unleashed a stunning long-range strike to extend Wellington’s lead and put the result beyond doubt. Despite their recent struggles, the Phoenix managed to capitalize on Perth Glory’s poor run of form and secure three valuable points on the road.
The victory marked Wellington’s first win in Australia since October 22, 2023, when they defeated Western Sydney Wanderers in Round 2. Phoenix goalkeeper Rylee Foster made crucial saves to deny Quinley Quezada and keep her side in the lead before halftime.
Although Glory managed to equalize through a Lowry free-kick, the Phoenix regained the lead in the second half through Robertson’s well-taken goal. Whinham, who had already found the back of the net, turned provider with a precise through ball to set up the goal.
Despite Aquino’s heroics in goal for Perth Glory, Wellington continued to apply pressure and were rewarded with Fraser’s sensational strike to secure the win. The victory was a welcome relief for the Phoenix, who had struggled in recent matches but showed resilience against a determined Glory side.
As Phoenix look to build on this result and climb the Liberty A-League standings, Perth Glory will be left ruing their missed opportunities as they seek to end their winless streak. The match showcased the competitive nature of the league and the importance of clinical finishing, with Wellington emerging as deserving winners on the night.
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