It was hardly a match that will go down in the history books as a classic but the Waitakere United camp won’t care after securing a satisfying 1-0 win over the Wellington Phoenix ‘A’ side at Fred Taylor Park tonight.
Away day successes for Wellington Phoenix haven't exactly been a regular occurrence during their six year history - indeed, (as many fans will probably be able to quote off the top of their heads), the 'Nix have won only 18 of their 86 games in Australia.
Carlos Hernandez predicts the Phoenix will play finals football this year after agreeing terms with the A-League club for another season.
Five years ago Roy Krishna started to question whether he was good enough.
There was more good news for the Wellington Phoenix today with Costa Rican international Carlos Hernandez signing on for another year.
City's women's team have signed New Zealand international Betsy Hassett on a one-year contract.
Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick says speedy Fijian recruit Roy Krishna will bring a "different dimension" to his A-League side.
Auckland City striker Roy Krishna is poised to become the first Fijian footballer to play in the Hyundai A-League after joining the Wellington Phoenix.
All Whites midfielder Jacob Butler will add another notable chapter to his footballing story this week when he leads Waitakere United into battle against the Wellington Phoenix A at Fred Taylor Park on Wednesday evening.
The Wellington Phoenix had a horrible start to the term, but have bounced back strongly to record three wins on the bounce.
OPINION: As New Zealanders, many of us are partial to the sight of Australians failing on the sporting landscape. That is particularly prevalent when it is one of our own dishing out the punishment. It gave me great pleasure during the week seeing the Phoenix dismantle last season's Premiership winners Western Sydney Wanderers.
Michael Boxall is the new Phoenix right back after Louis Fenton was ruled out for the season, while Carlos Hernandez will make a surprise return in the next game against the Mariners on January 12.
The Wellington Phoenix have suffered another big injury blow, with right back Louis Fenton ruled out for the season with a shoulder injury.
For Stein Huysegems, belting out the Wellington Phoenix team song after his double sealed an unexpected A-League victory at the Western Sydney Wanderers, was the ideal response to drown out his detractors.
Red hot striker Stein Huysegems has credited coach Ernie Merrick for his explosive resurgence that has lifted Wellington Phoenix to within five points of the top six.
Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick could have been excused had he asked “now do you believe me?” after his team began the new year in style with a stunning 3-1 win over second placed Western Sydney Wanderers at Pirtek Stadium on Wednesday night.
The Ernie Merrick era at the Wellington Phoenix is officially in full swing after his side won their third A-League game on the bounce with a 3-1 victory over the Western Sydney Wanderers in Parramatta tonight.
A festive season transformed into a bright new dawn for the Wellington Phoenix as their A-League revival continued with a Stein Huysegems-inspired 3-1 upset of the Western Sydney Wanderers
Wellington Phoenix's mid-season resurgence has gained further momentum after a shock 3-1 win over the Western Sydney Wanderers on Wednesday night.
Wellington Phoenix striker Jeremy Brockie hasn't scored a goal in nine games of soccer, which is a lengthy drought based on the standards he set in the capital last season.
Ernie Merrick was putting on a brave face yesterday but the reality is that the Phoenix's path to the finals has become significantly steeper, following news that Carlos Hernandez will be sidelined for six weeks.
Captain Andrew Durante believes the Phoenix have ''turned a corner'' after consecutive wins for the first time in almost two years.
Today, the opportunity presented itself to head down to the Birkenhead United clubrooms and interview Bill Tuiloma, currently back in the country for a short time during the Christmas break from his French Ligue 1 club Olympique de Marseille.
Recently appointed New Zealand Football CEO Andy Martin is confident he is in it for the long haul, despite the revolving door in recent years.
It's taken 16 attempts but the Wellington Phoenix have finally won an A-League game in Melbourne.
Having shaken a horror winless streak, the Wellington Phoenix have now started a winning run after posting consecutive victories for the first time since March 2012 at AAMI Park tonight.
Manny Muscat won't be the only Phoenix veteran extending his stay in the capital.
The Wellington Phoenix has received a major boost ahead of its crucial Hyundai A-League game against Melbourne Heart at AAMI Stadium tonight with the news that Manny Muscat has signed a new two-year deal.
A change in coach always causes a degree of anxiety for players.
Stein Huysegems is now the Wellington Phoenix's second-most important attacking player.
During the pre-season, the Wellington Phoenix made it clear that travel to Australia wasn't going to be an excuse for bad results this year.
SHANE Smeltz is destined to return to Adelaide United a decade after the Reds Mk I allowed the A-League's most prolific goalscorer to leave SA.
A combination of poor preparation and sheer bad luck meant the All Whites' World Cup aspirations unravelled in spectacular fashion in 2013.
ATTACKING midfielder Michael McGlinchey believes it's a case of 'right time, right place' as he prepares to link with former coach Graham Arnold in the J-League.
Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick may look for a replacement for the injured Paul Ifill and if he does he will search for a starting-calibre player.