I went to the match. Phoenix scored in about the 2nd or 3rd minute from an Ifill cross. Not sure who the scorer was sorry. Manawatu equalised through Tom Mosquera who is currently the ASB top scorer. He later got subbed by Seurle Soromon. 1-1 at halftime. Ifill, Totori, Boxall, Smith and Moss all started. Ifill was subbed after about 30 minutes. Smith came off at halftime along with Moss.
Game was reasonably even. Phoenix may have slightly shaded it posession wise. Matt Borren in the Manawatu goal pulled off three stunning saves which should have been goals. Phoenix hit the crossbar in the first half and Manny had a long range screamer hit the post in the second half when the score was already 1-3. McMaster played the second half and probably couldn't do anything about the two goals he conceded. Manawatu didn't create as many chances but just took them better.
Ricki was in the grandstand just along from me but I couldn't see Greenie on the bench which was strange.