A-League

Wellington Phoenix Clinch Commanding 2-0 Win Over Perth Glory in Distance Derby

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1 month ago

10/27/2024

The Wellington Phoenix delivered a 2-0 victory over Perth Glory on Saturday, securing their second win of the A-League season. Goals from Scott Wootton and Tim Payne on either side of halftime sealed the match, leaving Glory unable to break through a resilient Phoenix defense.

Match Summary: Key Moments and Turning Points

Phoenix’s Scott Wootton opened the scoring in the 39th minute, capitalizing on a perfectly delivered free-kick from Hideki Ishige. Rising above the defense, Wootton directed his header past Oli Sail, giving Phoenix the advantage heading into halftime.

Only four minutes after the break, Phoenix doubled their lead. Kazuki Nagasawa’s skillful play down the left wing led to a precise cross that found Tim Payne, who powerfully headed home to make it 2-0. With a home crowd of over 7,000 urging them on, Glory pushed forward but struggled to find the finishing touch.

Perth Glory’s Push for a Comeback Falls Short

Perth Glory showed determination in the second half, creating several near chances. Substitute Nicholas Pennington’s header narrowly missed the target, and both Taras Gomulka and Khoa Ngo came close in the final minutes, though they couldn’t convert under Phoenix’s defensive pressure.

Jarrod Carluccio also posed a threat early in the half, forcing Phoenix keeper Joshua Oluwayemi into action with a close-range shot. Despite Glory’s efforts, Phoenix held firm, showing discipline in defense to see out the match.

Match Stats and Final Takeaways

This Distance Derby, the 53rd meeting between the two teams, showcased Phoenix’s strategic play and defensive resilience. With two victories under their belt, Wellington Phoenix has cemented their early-season form, while Glory will look to regroup before their next challenge.

Match Details

Isuzu UTE A-League 2024/25 Season Round 2
Score: Perth Glory 0, Wellington Phoenix 2 (Wootton 39’, Payne 49’)
Location: HBF Park, Perth
Attendance: 7,074
Referee: Lachlan Keevers

Teams

Perth Glory Starting XI: 1. Oli SAIL (GK), 3. Anas HAMZAOUI, 5. Lachie BARR, 6. Brandon O’NEILL, 11. Hiroaki AOYAMA, 12. Taras GOMULKA, 16. Adam BUGARIJA, 17. Jarrod CARLUCCIO, 21. Abdul FAISAL, 22. Adam TAGGART (C), 33. Luis CANGA
- Substitutes: Cameron COOK (GK), Zach LISOLAJSKI, Nathanael BLAIR, Khoa NGO, Nicholas PENNINGTON, David WILLIAMS
- Yellow Cards: Carluccio, Hamzaoui
Wellington Phoenix Starting XI: 1. Josh OLUWAYEMI (GK), 4. Scott WOOTTON, 5. Fin ROA CONCHIE, 6. Tim PAYNE, 7. Kosta BARBAROUSES, 9. Hideki ISHIGE, 14. Alex RUFER (C), 15. Isaac HUGHES, 19. Sam SUTTON, 25. Kazuki NAGASAWA, 27. Matt SHERIDAN
- Substitutes: Alby KELLY-HEALD (GK), Mo AL-TAAY, Corban PIPER, Nathan WALKER, Stefan COLAKOVSKI, Oskar VAN HATTUM
- Yellow Cards: Sutton, van Hattum