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  •   Home > News > Sports > Soccer

    Individual errors have cost the Phoenix men as they've drawn 2-all with Melbourne City at home in football's A-League

    Individual errors have cost the Phoenix men as they've drawn 2-all with Melbourne City at home in football's A-League


    They've been forced to share the points after giving up a 2-nil lead midway through the second half in Wellington.

    Coach Giancarlo Italiano's offered a festive summary - on Sky Sport.



    The Phoenix remain in ninth on the ladder, two points off a top-six playoff spot.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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