Third year in a row, we play @MelbourneCity in the @AustraliaCup
— Wellington Phoenix 🔥 (@WgtnPhoenixFC) August 14, 2023
2023 Australia Cup Rnd of 16 vs Melbourne City | Sun 27th August | 4pm | Football Australia YouTube
Ugarkovic v Pennington for the third time head to head.
Beat them the last two times we've played them in the cup. Good test, and will put Chiefyball under the microscope.
Good matchup in my book.
30th August would be nice. Socceroos play Mexico in Texas 10th September.
So small chance Arnie may ask Vidošić that thirty somethings Maclaren, Leckie & Behich are all on limited mins. I'm likely grabbing at straws, Arnie would probably want mins in their legs.
Stronger possibility any Olyroos at Melb City will be unavailable with AFC U23 Olympic qualifying tourney starting 6th September.
And of course the Nix could be understrength with some of their U23 guys like Surman, Old (if fit) playing in the OFC Olympic qualifying tourney. Wonder if Conchie will be allowed to play for the NZ U23s.
The Round of 16 match schedule has been set! 🗓️
— Australia Cup (@AustraliaCup) August 18, 2023
Who are your picks to make the eight? 👇
📰 Read more: https://t.co/DqgJYsWCeC#AustraliaCup #MagicOfTheCup pic.twitter.com/L6Zdg3HWtl
Melbourne City FC verus Wellington Phoenix FC
Jack Edwards Reserve, Oakleigh, VIC
U23s play PNG 1pm the same day
Great test for the lads against the best system in the league to see where we're at
Anyone?
Anyone?
📝| Okay, here is our Starting XI for today's @AustraliaCup Round of 16 clash against Melbourne City! 🤩
— Wellington Phoenix 🔥 (@WgtnPhoenixFC) August 27, 2023
▪️ Rudland earns his first start
▪️ Old, Sutts, & Al-Taay are injured
▪️ Conchie is suspended
▪️ OVH is with the NZ U23s
📺- Livestream should be available shortly
💛🖤 pic.twitter.com/yCvPEeNO2y
I know it's under different circumstances, but that bench is looking like it was during COVID times - Light.
Still, if we're hanging our hat on youth this season, then I'm excited to see what they bring to the table today against a top opposition. Happy with Rudland starting, was impressed with his half an hour or so against Peninsula Power in the first round. Whole different kettle of fish this arvo though.
Anyone?
They have promised the Nix Social Media guy it will be up before kick off. Isn't up there yet tho.
📨 Our line-up to face Wellington is in!
— Melbourne City FC (@MelbourneCity) August 27, 2023
Hamza Sakhi makes his City debut, while Aziz Behich makes his first appearance for the club since 2014 🔥#MCYvWEL | #AustraliaCup pic.twitter.com/j5SIju6feQ
📨 Our line-up to face Wellington is in!
— Melbourne City FC (@MelbourneCity) August 27, 2023
Hamza Sakhi makes his City debut, while Aziz Behich makes his first appearance for the club since 2014 🔥#MCYvWEL | #AustraliaCup pic.twitter.com/j5SIju6feQ
Jinxed it
You called it.