WPM R9 vs Western Sydney Wandrers | Sat 23rd Dec | 5:30pm | RoF / SkySport 1

Old is definitely the guy that could break this one open. A few half chances and quick turns. 

Game starting to come to life at the backend of the half. Brilliant save from Paulsen and what a block by Surman!

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/301032053/marko-rudan-shouts-wellington-phoenix-fans-878-worth-of-beers-before-match

Rate that from Rudan tbf. That’s class.

Been a tight game so far. Nothing neither way, apart from Rufer’s yellow.

Buffon II

Rate that from Rudan tbf. That’s class.

 
I reckon calculating too! Trying to take the fans out of the game a bit. But yeh- the strange and wonderful world of the A league!

martinb

Been a tight game so far. Nothing neither way, apart from Rufer’s yellow.

Feels like this is going to come down to an error from one team or the other. 

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martinb

Been a tight game so far. Nothing neither way, apart from Rufer’s yellow.

Feels like this is going to come down to an error from one team or the other. 

 
Or refereeing bs. I don’t mind that not called but Rufer has a yellow for less.

martinb

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martinb

Been a tight game so far. Nothing neither way, apart from Rufer’s yellow.

Feels like this is going to come down to an error from one team or the other. 

 
Or refereeing bs. I don’t mind that not called but Rufer has a yellow for less.

True, the Rufer yellow was soft but it annoys me that VAR is getting involved in that. It was clearly the mildest of jostling and all it does is encourage more players to try their luck at rolling and writhing when they get nudged in the penalty area.

Get the shot off man!
In a game of slim pickings, have a fudgeen crack lads! Didn't see who it was, but pretty sure it was Kosta after that quick break.

Come on lads!

Rufer might not be a prolific goal scorer but he's prolific this season in "what could have been" moments...

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martinb

Been a tight game so far. Nothing neither way, apart from Rufer’s yellow.

Feels like this is going to come down to an error from one team or the other. 

 
Or refereeing bs. I don’t mind that not called but Rufer has a yellow for less.

True, the Rufer yellow was soft but it annoys me that VAR is getting involved in that. It was clearly the mildest of jostling and all it does is encourage more players to try their luck at rolling and writhing when they get nudged in the penalty area.

 
And established again with that free kick.

I agree with you- but the ref has set a lower standard. Plus it is cynical from Marcelo.

Kind of perverse to say but I'm enjoying watching these two very good defensive units deal with each others attacks. It's not something we've seen a lot of in Nix games for a few seasons.

Supyk? Let’s go fella! Winner please 

Luke Supyk A-League debut.
Congratulations young lad. 👏

And a tasty little turn and lay off for his first touch.

We’re getting a bit careless 

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Xmas shopping would have been a good option.

Aghh those bloody floaty corners!

theaucklandphoenixfan

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Decent turnout 2 days before Christmas.

Nix haven't scored at Sky Stadium since the 4th of November

Edit: hahaha jinxed it

Fantastic! Now lets see VAR ruin the day....

...thank christ for that.

Pass it forward,we score. Funny old game.

Two brilliant finishes! Old has been superb today.

Oh happy, happy days!

Top of the league
We're top of the league
We don't fear no one
We're top of the league!

Lol at rudan what's the score!

Top of the League - what a great feeling. We are playing some good football too

That is an absolute top drawer win! So often we've been on the receiving end in games like that but now it's the Nix that is coming up with the big brilliant moments to change a game. Well done lads!

Thanks for the beer and the 3 points Marko!

Wtf happened? Haha i put the kids to bed at 90mins and come back to a 2-0 win from a "dull" draw 😄 🤣 

We’re gonna win the league
We’re gonna win the league 
You farkn liddle beaudies 
We’re gonna win the league 

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That is an absolute top drawer win! So often we've been on the receiving end in games like that but now it's the Nix that is coming up with the big brilliant moments to change a game. Well done lads!

And Rufer and Kosta. And Old. 
Senior players standing up.

Elemenop

Wtf happened? Haha i put the kids to bed at 90mins and come back to a 2-0 win from a "dull" draw 😄 🤣 

You realise you are now duty bound to do the same thing for every Nix game from here on in? 90 minute mark: "Come on kids, off to bed!".

Nice win with some good football being played. Old looked really good today. 

Amazed at Kosta's turn-around in the last few games. Night and day. His confidence is back.

Take care 12 Pubs crew! 
Get in the Christmas cake as well as the Christmas brew! 
Tell the world, let them know it’s Nixmas time! 
Tell the world, let them know it’s Nixmas time! 

That Goran guy on Sky needs a lesson in professional humility. I'm no fan of Rudan but his post match sneering at him and calling him a loser is out of line in my opinion.

He’s a tosser and up himself. I don’t listen to his interviews. Think he may be one of the chaps on here

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That Goran guy on Sky needs a lesson in professional humility. I'm no fan of Rudan but his post match sneering at him and calling him a loser is out of line in my opinion.

 
Was he the guy leading the Oli Sail thing? Someone from the club should have a word. 

How good was that. Merry Xmas