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No my Hy M welcome one and all to Sky Sports coverage of the Liberty a League season where here in Wellington the Phoenix host the Newcastle Jets is the first League of a FES of football double hitter at Sky Stadium fans are starting to flood in and will build up as the day
Progresses interest very strong in today’s action preil are strong as they have been in a couple of seasons unsurprising considering the position of these two sides in Wellington the game will start under overcast Skies but a pleasantly warm day nonetheless at 21° a moderate Northerly could change later
This afternoon with some rain in the forast but surely that will not dampen the Christmas spirit of the fans as I say both sides in good next heading into the Christmas period to ensure the Wellington Phoenix keep in touch with the Liberty alien League leaders nothing
More than three points would do do today and a win this afternoon will be enough to see them just one point off top spot two sleeps from Christmas while for the Jets they flying and looking to play the role of the Grinch after an impressive high scoring win last weekend four goals
To two Jacob spoonley the hardest working man in Chas a double dose of football we got two spoons today he’s going back to back I’m very much looking forward to this one because these the story of these two sides are Jacob well halfway through the year they were at
The bottom of the a league ladder but they can end the season on a real high and be right in the mix for the playoff pitcher absolutely and for me this is a true six-pointer neither team wants a lump of coal at Christmas time they’re only separated by three points and
That’s impressive given the slow start of Newcastle this season but they also need to be mindful that third to eight is only separated by Four Points Daniel yeah well said Jacob yeah so the story is as 2023 winds down it’s trending upwards for both these two sides last
Season as we start the foot of the ladder it’s plenty of Christmas chair could be had for them if they finish the season with a plum and could right all be in the mix for those playoff positions for the Wellington Phoenix that back at home and no doubt Keen to
Get back to winning ways after a frustrating outing last weekend wasteful in front of goal they were able to put Adela to bed in the first half a few changes to the Wellington side the big change is in Midfield with Michaela Foster named in the engine room Zoe
Mcmein feels the left back spot vacated by Foster just her second start of the Season further forward Emma m is unavailable through illness she’s been unable to train all week presenting another start for Hope brisland support her country woman SPM up top while in behind Macy Fraser will be given a
License to roam freely and a hope to unlock newcastle’s tight individual marking for the Jets a rejigged back line the fullbacks are different to last week with uh the left fullback being Josie Wilson who started at the right side last weekend the experienced Lorena Balman the former Swiss International outright
Fullback the big question is who feels the rather large Emily vanmont sized Gap after her very successful guon came to an end last weekend well Li be hope Brown will get the first cracker providing the attacking spark in midfields pleasantries getting out of the way few Smiles there but it’ll be
All business in just a couple of minutes as we see the match officials there is Paul Temple who is pulled out quite a wild card a bit of an experimentation You could argue with that Mickey Foster in the middle of the field but of a throwback to her Club days in the New
Zealand scene she’s spent plenty of time there but a big opportunity for her as the two Skippers two very experienced Skippers in this uh competition while Jacob lny is our coin toss kid who just happens to be McKenzie Barry’s cousin plays for the mighty tower AFC Club Hipp
Paray for thingss Tower Jason Pines probably first pumping somewhere he’s also acting as player mascot for the day so the coin TOs and formalities out of the way well there’s hardly a role that take arav van ignont for Newcastle is not hell what an incredibly wonderful servant to the club
He has been he was appointed to the role at the end of last season or the back end of last season helped the club avoid the wooden spoon by just a point ahead of the Phoenix of course and has uh started positive ly in his new season
He’s all dressed up as if it’s the middle of winter here in Wellington so the key player of course we’ve talked about Michaela Foster who has plenty of experience in Midfield and new club days in New Zealand but this will be her first taste of action in the middle of
The park in the Liberty a League season it would be interesting to see if uh well the Phoenix player of the year last season can be as influential as she has been at lead fullback from time to time while Serena Balden is the playall keeper I all New Zealand football fans
Will remember her and a 24th minute winner for the Philippines at this ground in July the second uh round of games of the FIFA Women’s World Cup the Ford has been in great goal scoring form for the Jets with three goals in three games including a brilliant chipped effort last
Weekend Jacob spoonley what are you expecting from today’s contest I think the emphasis is on how the Wellington Phoenix will respond having gone away from home and not picked up any points despite being a hidden Adelaide last weekend two sides who have you could argue different approaches the Allington
Phoenix like to boss possession Newcastle happy to defend with great fgure and as they go individual in the middle of the park and they happy to strike while feeding off a lack of a position it would be interesting to see which tactic which technique works as we
Start with the Phoenix of course in the all yellow running from right to left as you look at it well the Newcastle side will be attacking the southern end of the ground towards well where most of the Wellington Phoenix fans are right now enjoying the 12 12 tubs of lockhead
Or whatever they call it Jacob has been a festive period for the fans in uh the yellow fever are definitely still streaming in perhaps enjoying the f is a little bit too much and miss kickoff but the big noticeable Point here in the early stages is the rejig formation for Paul
Temple we’ focused in on the move of Foster from left back into Midfield but we’ve seen Temple employer 433 there’s a cross that will have well Riley Foster maybe having some flashbacks to to late on in the last G which you no doubt to admit could have done far better on the
Adela second goal last week but safe as houses to start a confident take from Foster there but just coming back to it Temple has so far this season employed a 4231 spec me being used Cally what we’ve seen today is a 433 with a false nine Macy Fraser who’s been in Midfield will
Occupy that Central position it’s going to be very interesting to see how that plays out we’ve heard about Paul Temple small ball how he wants to play Fast he wants to play intricate well it seems today that in the face of the disappointment of last last week they going to commit even
More to that philosophy well they need to defend here as Newcastle starts brightly in a possession and territories the this real shot and anger although it’s sprayed well away high and to the right hand side from Rena Bowman back into the starting Lineup it seems the indication from the Wellington Phoenix campers that that sort of pressing that individual marking that Newcastle like to bring this might be a way to sort of circumvent that move it around and hopefully find uh I Fraser In Pockets of space I’m sure they’ll be focusing on
Themselves and how they can improve the Wellington Phoenix but they’ll need to be very mindful that Gary Van Egmont side has found a pocket of form got a VIN of results two wins and four from the Newcastle Jets been scoring freely I think today they’ll be wanting to
Tighten up the defense which has unfortunately been conceding goals of regular here is the first chance for the Phoenix inside the opposition area cleared up but not away now Newcastle look to break they got numbers forward here this will be interesting three on four battling backers Hy bar big day for
Her of course her 39th appearance for the club means she’s the all-time leader now as far as appearances for the Wellington Phoenix women degree of surprise as Jason P informed her of that during the week saw Kate Taylor they tracking back and that’s the benefit of having a player that has traditionally been
Played at Center back playing in that Midfield role very defensively minded the Phoenix will need to be mindful because Newcastle do love to Spring Forward very transitional in attack at times Gand just outnumbered just off the ball roch’s fa ably back to Cass Davis Zino the keeper caned the penalty last
Weekend new possession early opening few minutes for Newcastle but a little bit untidy there as the Phoenix press ni work though helping back almost forcing the turnover but now there is a foul as is real scramble over that last 20 30 seconds and the Phoenix will at the free
Kick captain on Captain there an Longo using her experience just holding up the ball and the contact comes from Davis what a bit of a nothing foul it does give the Willington Phoenix the opportunity to deliver into the box like it’s going to be Pope brisland on the left
Foot into now a dangerous area Longo controls resets very looking but not finding a teammate suspect a bit more patience was required there very in a central position looking to try and play a central ball very small margin of error and diffused without any sort of trouble by Newcastle throw to the Phoenix looking to carry on the fine home form unbeaten in the last four matches in New Zealand with three wins and a draw it’s their longest unbeaten run in New Zealand the history of this competion there been good value for it mean scored at least two goals in each
Of those four games from Balden and on the right hand side Bowman too far in front asking too much of Copus Brown I think one of the reasons that Paul Temple is able to play Mickey Foster in the Midfield has been that Sunshine that was that really ran
Through by zo mcmein came on and played it left back against Melvin Victory had a superb performance I think even picked up player of the day that day it’s not just whether or not you can deploy Mickey Foster in Midfield it’s also who replaces here in MC me Temple very
Confident and what he can utilize speeding for the loose ball Dives in eager as well but Newcastle win the second ball now there’s a pocket of space down the left wing side Allen two goals last weekend can she T provider not on this occasion here’s a strike from distance good low reaction
Save from Riley Foster that had a bit of pace to it as the skipper sent one oh Falls to Cassidy Davis to the edge of the Box good control onto the right foot and that’s moving away from Foster but composed goalkeeping two hands to see that one
Off thought of taking the short Corner maybe not so Melinda rieri back into the starting lineup first Delivery finds a teamate him clearly offside by one f is only about four yards the excitement was rather shortlived I think when you find yourself inside the sixy box like that and you haven’t got any friends it’s not a good sign decent delivery into the box though good
Contact don’t think that would have troubled Riley Foster I’m sure every assistant referee just wonders why can’t they all be that clearcut oh rickochets out to a pocket of space loose Ball’s going to be pounced on here flag up once more and that’s assistant referee’s been busy in the last couple of
Minutes it’s a demonstration of how Newcastle like to commit players forward once that ball goes into the Midfield typically their front three are looking to get in behind want to utilize that space and [Applause] transition approach 9 Minutes gone in Wellington Newcastle settled in quite nicely to
Their work no real clear cut opportunity so far for Wellington Davis having the best side on goal with a fine strike that thought about a sharp save from Riley Foster rer get her on the ball FY but not facing her own goal in her own [Applause] [Applause] halfan has expected plenty of possession for the Phoenix Newcastle they’ve done I think six of eight games proceedings under 50% possession here is Longo driving through Midfield options on the other side of the field can she maneuver way throw lovely step over twists away glorious T tries to measure
The ball near post good defending once more Natasha PRI has been there or there PS every game FL Newcastle and needed to be again a dazling run from an Longo she made her way down the left hand side the runs came inside couldn’t quite get the timing right and had to do
It all herself and almost find spcm on that front post a little bit more action inside that sixy box as far as Defenders from Newcastle and direct comp comparison to Wellington how they defended their own Corner delivery power over looping h a little palm from as pretty comfortable for the American
Custodian the delivery’s always been dangerous from the Wellington Phoenix last season over half of the goals came from set pieces and we get another example there that time see Away by Nino but an example of the way in which the Phoenix do often find Space inside their
18 yd box a foster from one side of the field to the other now with the left footed inswinger he becomes not convincing Lolly scramble who’s going to come up with it keeper does says that’s mine give me it well she won’t know but in the land
Of rugby that looked like she was cleaning out a rock got down in there hands on the ball I think after some initial hesitation speak my throws a little shoulder charge too didn’t do so well on the first attempt Nino but managed to make a means at the
Second time of asking it’s right point you raise about the set piece sort of uh what’s the right word I’m trying to come up with here how important it was last season that you you almost felt holding your breath every time that Phoenix had a set piece
Knowing how important it was it’s just not the case that just so improved the movement through the field and being able to create whether it’s off turnovers like this Taylor unfortunately can’t find brisland who slips over rather awkwardly just to around that point out Mickey Foster often Central in the
Creation of those goals from set pieces last season add to that this year the likes of brisen and fras and there’s options on the delivery I would know that the Phoenix’s here’s a free kick just a grumbling to somebody nobody’s listening interesting position for new cars to launch their own set plane
Balman that time I think looking to get Beyond Micki Foster she clim that shoulder toh shoulder but play was getting away from her and it results in a free kick for Newcastle they get a chance to respond to the danger that the Willington Phoenix posed moments agoi takes it short
Though a little bit unaware but the left footed cross slices away bringing ironic cheers from the yellow fever of filling in nicely means no scor as we approach the 15minute [Applause] mark a good little opening stands up the game’s been played an adventurous with an adventurous Vibe here’s mcbeacon full back just
Wilson but wins it back in the battle of the twos spikar interesting idea me do the fullbacks mindset not quite seeing the 4D chest that SPM was trying to play there a lovely little reverse pass I think that speaks to the players not being as familiar as you’d want them to be of
Course mcm’s game time has been Limited this season just didn’t see the run here is Big making good clean tackle as you would like play it then towards brislin but just a towing from a retreating Elena might have been really helped out important touch is Balden lovely Twist
And Turn she really is in good form three goals and assist and three games so far you look to her to replace van Egmont and that creative output what a guess stint that was I’m not sure you can call it pure combination play between Balden and Van
Egmont but the Dual threat that they posed definitely catalyzed the Newcastle Jets season gave them a lot more confidence and you can actually see the impact it’s having on the Wellington Phoenix so far every time Balden gets on the ball be it in the final third or if
She drops deep like she did there the Phoenix just get onto their heels a little bit everyone’s waiting to see what she’s going to do with the ball just away from Longo and Newcastle can reset and come again that’s un tidy from prior Fraser slides it in behind
Recovering Pace by familiar face that is of course Claudia Chico was with the Phoenix last season and needed to show all her speed so Fleet of foot that had seen her what pay up front left wing right wing think she fancies herself as a Winger but on the left hand side of
What looks like a threein possession she played with regularity for the Wellington Phoenix and did a good job at the back for them that versatility that you touched on Daniel in the backline alone could play in the fullback roles she even had a couple of spells at Center back really intriguing
Prospect well still got some fans in Wellington must have made quite the impact season in yellow strong challenge in Midfield and then good Vision to release the dangerous Allen and I think she want to erase the tape of that very impressive last week two goals that time finding himself in a dangerous position
But couldn’t convert that into a dangerous delivery well here’s a wonderful opportunity for Newcastle can they fash in a shot they can and good diving save by Riley Foster as kovan had the shot probably lacked the power to really threaten the [Applause] goal had two bites in the Cherry that
Time had the opportunity to slip a teammate in turning that ball over Midfield off the back of a pretty wward clearance by Foster and then the shot fell to her just outside the 18 yd box and it really didn’t have the conviction to stretch Foster Longo
Making a great dashing run to the left wing Channel drawing pry out of position they can play around here ball across bigm sticks out the foot when it breaks newcastle’s way it’s the second time that anley Longo sprung from Midfield into that that left wing channel that time
Combining well with Macy Fraser who drifted out from the number nine roll oh the fle leaping from the middle to the front expect from her such a dynamic player here’s the chance for the Newcastle Jets it falls again to Hoban and that’s a great opportunity on the
Edge of the 18 Yard Box time and space to get the shot away a lovely weighted pass so that she she could take the shot first time just didn’t catch it cleanly enough you can see what she’s trying to do trying to bend it into that left hand corner away from
Riley the power not there I think both coaches have just seen a glimpse of G I think PA Temple will be the same just that that transition up field just been both sides been a little bit sloppy passing from the Back it’s b b a nice control har ERI dangerous ball in sliding challenge a little bit on the risky side from Barry Ricochet pushing down by Allen bounce over Davis the skipper H it away not completely overis again lovely drop of the shoulder dangerous ball into that 6yd box and
Scrambled Away by Lake M Kinzie Barry is playing a dangerous game she’s diving in at the moment got to show a lot more patience particularly when recovering like she’s been asked to over the last few moments that time I think Davis could have gone down because she had a
Nibble she consider herself very fortunate that the Newcastle Jets player didn’t look to the 12 y spot ban good strength the second ball ping forward into the feet of Balden might get the break on this occasion spig might lovely touch SK her opponent that is wonderful it tries to
Th a delightful ball in behind but it was 2V1 so it needed to be inch perfect it clearly was not it will slice away the clearance of a corner coming to Allington on the 20-minute mark SPM just Waits and then goes beyond Wilson gets your head up in Midfield I
Think this is the moment where both teams in fairness need to show a lot more patience believe that was brzin and Fraser that spck my head Beyond her could have kept charging towards the heart of that Newcastle Jets defense and drawn another Defender out Foster to deliver once more hits the
Cross from no touch on the keeper Nino sure did not know much about that I think this comes about because of the indecision off the previous Corner Mickey Foster wants to put that one underneath the crossbar wants to put pressure on the goalkeeper that time only been
Saved by the framework wonder if many Phoenix fans had the old olympo on their Christmas wish list 70% possession to the home side they’ll have more of it here here as tler has time to turn that’s too easy to pass through the middle of the park
Longo Fraser bypass as long go spec M was the Target in the center four Channel but that’s going to Ricochet out another Corner coming to the Wellington Phoenix that comes about because of Macy Fraser’s movement she had started high up she wanted to come deep to receive
The ball and then she drifted and as she did so Davis wasn’t sure whether it to stay or to go to pass her on and so the newcast J backline became a back five and that allowed the space in Midfield for the Wellington Phoenix to [Applause] exploit F getting pretty plenty of
Practice Corners today that’s up better from I Nino it’s a good response from the Newcastle JS number one great throw too Jacob you’d appreciate that and they’ve gone from defense to attack but a very heavy touch from Oban who was in the uh on the throngs of sort of telling
Herself off and completely forgot about oh there’s a opposition player in front of me I’ve four down McKenzie Barry grimaces and [Applause] pain oan charging forward you just see the disappointment and then the autopilot switched on she bundled into McKenzie Barry no closed catches [Applause] quiet that’s so frustrating is it you’re
Galloping up field you’re sort of surveying left and right and then your left foot touch is very very heavy time and space because of that decisive throw from Nino nice foot from Taylor Foster helps it on me long flowing stride he’s making feel Fraser trying to pull the trigger but
The skipper showing all the experience C Davis Davis pinch the pocket of Fraser [Applause] there think also Fraser didn’t realize that she had Kate Taylor coming up on her right shoulder she dips this one just beyond Kate Taylor’s arriving late and then hope Bren outside as
Well with alen Miss go by Allen to eting me delivers near post away this near side is witnessing some lovely footwork in the first half spec meire now Allen de little touches hting some glowing moments touches in the opening 24 minutes ball in to the top of the area control Longo it down
Taylor sedat Strokes the ball into space Foster and Davidson BR wanted the ball down that right wi channel gets it crosses Chico he’s done [Applause] enough I’m not sure about that call got to be careful what you’re saying to the assistant referees these day that a second a yellow
Card I don’t think the assistant referee has seen the touch from Claudia Chico there it was actually good defending now brisen can be frustrated but we heard the language and that’s resulted in the yellow card but it’s also the nature you get close to the official you’re up waving
Your arms around there’s a much talked about Topic at the moment you’d hope that they would see a touch right in front of them I I tend to take the defending officials line players allowed to miss passes you know complete tile on humans make mistakes Balden hasn’t
Made too many so far looking really dangerous getting past late now angling back in ran out of support defense from the Phoenix good solid Challenge from Lake there’s plenty of space in the middle of the park jaob for both sides is Davis delivery needs to be good just
Hooked a little bit too close lake retreats and there will be another corner to the visitors Balden shows the danger that she’s going to provide the Wellington Phoenix backline all afternoon trying to get the the ball onto a left foot and it’s a great sliding challeng from Reika [Applause]
L ear cing it a little bit from [Applause] the oh favor is a good near post hitter that’s a strong hitter for Lauren Allen she’s got up was a was it as if it was completely FR M make it maybe just a fraction late yeah just a fraction late
But that is a good strike it’s good good delivery into that near exactly what you want from a near Post delivery you’re trying to get the ball in front of that first Defender and it’s met with a lovely leap from Allen goal scorer last season with five
For Newcastle and golden Bowden on a direct battle with Olden for top billing so far this season fresh of two last weekend Pace down that right wing side is Fraser one on1 against PRI Tucket a space SP by was there not one but two Phoenix players with on it longer has it drifts
It back post third times a charm perhaps no as it slices away and that really is a great opportunity gone bigging Macy Fraser lovely footwork Cuts back once twice goes beyond pry good ball across and that’s actually a great touch from Nino that’s been the difference that took the
Ball away from spcm and Foster and then the Wellington Phoenix couldn’t bundle it the second and third attempt didn’t see that at the first time of asking Daniel really important goalkeeping particularly away from home well let’s see a replay surely of that that’s a lovely touch rather than the the ball
Out from Nino just there well she’s gone both ends of the Spectrum in a few seconds it’s a brilliant touch well spotted by Jacob good ball and Spar looked like she an absolute Setter waiting for it and her go drought continues five games and Counting now without a goal
But she does still look threatening playing as much centrally in today’s game sort of a wide forward role and on this left hand side I think both brisen and spec will start wide when the Phoenix have the ball but once they develop it into the Midfield you can expect diagonal run
Starting on the fullback and trying to get in behind the center backs there Brown to play Inman that’s a gnarly looking blow hands were up there but no hand ball called by the referee the long range strikes a beauty good save from Foster needed to be strong belted gows and Newcastle looked
Very threatening from long range this is the second or third time a question’s been asked of the Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper a lovely strike and that’s dipping under the crossbar had a good Sight To The Ball but needed that intervention hopus Brown let Copus Brown that copious amounts of [Applause]
Power has it short this time Allen looking to take one touch and then shoot well Foster has responded after conceding that winner to Adelaide last weekend you could see how frustrated she was with herself in the later stages of that match and she seems to have a heightened Focus here
Today BRZ on the left hand side MCM making a run into space again throwing that PR out’s Chico Chico showing who Pace mopped up well so far there’s Claudia Chico they’ve done well drawing those Central Defenders into wide areas Phoenix but you need that support through the middle to arrive here is ddy
Davidson down by [Applause] Hoban Newcastle team to enjoy their games against the Wellington Phoenix it’s level after 30 odd minutes Jets have won all three of the alite women’s matches against the Phoenix that’s despite leading at half time in the day only once in that little small sample size and they’re right in
This [Applause] one plenty of possession couple of good sights on goal castle feing of scraps but they’ve made a lot of the position they have had been good value for the third of position that they have managed to carve out largely playing off a foundation that’s been provided by Balden but Allen
Been good cameos tries to get the shot away and here coming together a penalty a reactionary attempt from Wilson and bruand is brought down she looks pained her teammates are concerned we hope it’s nothing serious because the Wellington Phoenix will have a chance to take the lead from the
Spot oh wonder if there’s a touch there it looks like it might be contact with brisland by Wilson before she gets her foot on the ball unfortunate but no protests coming from the Newcastle Jets Defender once the call was made Here We Go From Another angle there’s a
Slip in there looks like Wilson’s off balance she goes to make the challenge loses side of the ball through her legs brisland on the deck it’s one of those instinctive defensive movements but it’s just this little touch there from brisland to nudge it between the legs Double Delight double misery n in a
Spotty I think I’ll actually withdraw my defensive it doesn’t look like she does get a touch spe my out from the spot Marana SPM two goals early in the season but now five plus games without one 410 the Venezuelan strier to put the ball on the back of the
Net can she do from the spot Nino ConEd a penalty last weekend can she stop one here spec Hammer home that is as good as you would ever ask for from the spot the Phoenix hit the lead 33 and a half [Applause] gone comprehensive from spec
Meer no question about that one in the back of the net she’s been industrious throughout the season but hasn’t scored since round three today she’s productive and converts from 12 yards Wellington Phoenix ahead well the goal the game needed a goal deserved a goal cuz it’s been really entertaining very open 34 minutes
Gone now in the Phoenix of Boss possession now boss the score line can they control the game with the lead [Applause] Castle need not panic it seems openings are going to be there for them Jacob I think they’ll be encouraged by the play of Balden in particular and
Allen down this right hand side and then some of the defending from the Wellington Phoenix bom’s movement has pulled the center backs in particular out as we see here barier this time the one forcing the issue down the Wellington Phoenix’s left hand side chance to strike back immediately usual sort
Of side of one Lone Wolf inside the 6yd box that barbier is new sights running from Deep though they go wongo thought about ushering it out thinks maybe a teammate got a touch a touch off Oban and it will be a goal kick to the Wellington Phoenix troubling stat for Newcastle this season
Jacob firstly inability to keep clean sheets from it’s obvious just one but it’s the the constant falling behind which seems a bit of a problem it’s the seventh time they’ve fallen behind so far this season want to lose four of the previous six games so they’ve got it in them to
Overturn it whether it’s that leveling or taking all three points but won’t be sick of this there we go we’ve got to do it from a difficult spot once more that’s 16 bals now conceded in nine games but as you said Daniel they do have the ability to score 12 goals
Including a rich vein of those recently made them better defensively this season I I know that that number he won’t be happy with he want to can see that continue to see that coming down but was it over 50 goals last season 53 and 18 games quite leaky diplomatic way of describing the
Defending last season so as we said at the top of the forecast only the up and up both sides the bord Newcastle but got a job here to do against the side is’s also reinvigorated compared to last season although they don’t have Emily van Egmont and the last four games twice
They have scored four goals so there is an Avenue back into this game based on the form that they are iny barry one1 challenge with Balon that’s going to be a great battle as this game continues just seen some lovely touches from Philippines International Brown should get a corner here last
Touch on an Longo who rightfully bailes out of her protest i’ like to see that one again I’ll get a chance to see it now bis Brown looking to get that ball into the box does it touch an El Longo have to get snio out for that one
I think see the protest from Longo as the initial decision was a corner subsequently converted to a goal kick Hot Spot Ultra Edge get them all [Applause] Out pressing High Spar the goal scorer cusing a cheap turnover enjoyed about her work despite five plus games prior to today five games without a goal has always looked very like and there’s a great work rate to it you’re right Ed the word industrious before wish she hasn’t been scoring with
Regularity the work ethic has not dipped and last week she came up short twice early doors and those goals could have helped the Wellington Phoenix at Adelaide this time is the confidence of scoring early against Newcastle this Longo once more prominent down this left hand side
Linking up nice you the speak might get gets pass not one two bylight cuts it back surely still oh it is that is special SP my turns provider brisland makes it [Applause] two spe my having scored he’s got the confidence up and you can see it there down this left hand
Side again goes beyond one Defender goes beyond two gets it headit up and Bren tucks it away but could have been Foster could have been Longo the Wellington Phoenix are lining up that one rolled into an empty net 2 N now spec by says Merry Christmas
Hope I’ll lay it on a plate for you but once more Longo Central areas out creating those overloads and Brilliant link up between Longo and SPM and once more Newcastle exposed in wide [Applause] areas a small point but important one that brezen was the one that won the
Penalty which spec me converted that time spec me creates the chance which brisen Converts so what are we going to call them Mariana brisland or hope [Applause] SPM hope speak by sounds like a character of D or something I don’t think we should Workshop this live we’ll have to come work on it at Hal time and come back to the audience but it’s definitely
Worthy of a mantra based on the way in which they’ve played in the first 40 minutes the Imports coming up big for the Willington Phoenix we’ve exploited this back three quite nicely they Fraser in that pocket and a bit of a free role and now not too Central forwards they’re playing sort of
Wide for wide forward roles trying to drag take those Defenders across the park and they’ve done that quite nicely HED forward by prior going to win the ball high up they concede the free kick Barbieri grounding Barry as she look to work that one out the Phoenix two goal buffer the time
Scored first this season on three of the previous four so I’ve been pretty good at looking after leads defending here shouts of hand ball no whistle fence into attack possibly fast it just takes a fraction too long now chance man and a chance to playay and Bal Him shot disappointing in the end and that will be a goal kick there we just see Mickey Foster being caught by the change and Rhythm between fullback with the games in front of you and Midfield where you got to be playing with a h on a swivel not aware of Allen coming into
Pick your [Applause] pocket the arms went up from it was almost retion oh that’s right not a left fullback our tires behind me Speculator forward from SPM will favorably for the Phoenix nice touch from frer gri good recovery speed again from Chico Balman also helping out what’ll be worrying for Van Egmont is
That in addition to the Wellington Phenix dominating position the game’s also been played in the Newcastle half now we didn’t see that as much inside the first half an hour but in the last 10 to 15 minutes there’s been a change in the match can say that’s contributed to the
Goals but the Newcastle they’re going to want to get back into this game and they cannot be allowing the Wellington Phoenix on the ball in their own half there needs to be a combo breaker for the wom in blue hereis nice ballan he want tou football in M me out battled really hard
In the middle of the field one a few turnovers to strong for a flat footed Balden Davidson’s gone about to work confidently but quietly here in the first half exactly what you’re looking for from a right back provid a good cover to McKenzie Barry in particular just playing in that right
Center back roll work the way forward when she’s been asked as well Davidson’s everything asked of her coming in problematic position but there was lot sort of squeak head round holes last season she’s comeing and flab the ball played every single game a true professional in that right fullback position
Davidson only K ter has played more minutes for his Outfield players Lake heavy touch but no pressure on her as allowing her to retreat and find MCM could say the same thing about Rebecca lake has contributed to all previous eight games for the Wellington Phoenix and obviously he’s been asked to
Step up and fill the shoes of Marissa van deir she’s come up with some important Contributions here today but played well in this unit that full Temple was starting to craft into a a challenger obviously we need the result here to cement themselves in the playoff spots for Christmas really indications are they’re tracking in a positive way the screen 3 minutes on Fourth officials board three additional
Minutes can the next make it three before the half the three points today we’ll see them just one point off the lead ball played at just a r of too much for brisland brisland body language the back went neck went backwards knowing all that’s only a yard away from me having another
Chance on goal the main problem here is Claudia Chico showing great Pace having stepped in to try and win the ball off brisland recovery runs the angle but also just her ability to chase brisland down it’s been evident so far this first half SPM speaking of gas she’s bursting into
The area tongue on the sh real coming together the ball will be sent away hurly so by Chico well I’m not sure what Wilson’s doing here she’s asking for the goalkeeper to come all of 354 yards then forces a situation where she has to chase down spcm and she’s very fortunate
That the number 17 didn’t come up with a better finish I’m not too sure many goalkeepers will come that far and that wide maybe Rene and that’s about it they’ve been caught rather far from goal at [Applause] times just hearing from our sky sports team that the production a certain replay has
Been hidden away it will not be coming out today Kingsley it’s like when there’s a rain break in a cricket match let’s go to the archives yeah our half time brought to you by Jacobs F’s embarrassment absolutely under 60 seconds remaining bright and Breezy game on an overcast but warm afternoon in
Wellington first of two games in our FES of season football at Sky Stadium here’s a foster lovely idea almost a half look and she was trying to release brezin with an early ball across the Newcastle jcks bat line he’s off Allan one one against mcon Cuts passed nicely
A doesn’t strike the delivery it’s uh pushed away by Lake once more Ellen is giving MCM a torrid time couple of shots for the diminutive Newcastle Ford but the ability to run at the backline and stretch this Wellington Phoenix defense that’s been so impressive thus far here we have it the
Halim whistle sounds it’s all handshakes and pets on the back for the Wellington Phoenix their fans well they getting an early Christmas present at two goals both coming within the last 15 minutes off the first half has the Wellington Phoenix in a very good position at the
Half SPM and bruand the goal scorers that’s the Wellington Phoenix leading at the half by two goals to Nil We [Applause] Yeah Girl Out [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] go there go there Away [Applause] [Applause] no all right stand we open the sh good luck [Applause] How we come up I [Applause] Show this is your moment well the home fans will be enjoying life at Sky Stadium at the half two goals to the goods it’s been a long day for them especially the yellow fever their annual get together Santa here kids at home I don’t have to call them today I can go
Straight down be good please Jacob spoonley alongside me Daniel mcot it’s been a really open entertaining game Newcastle actually started the game quite brightly but have quite the mountain to overcome here as a look at the goals choker well it took us 30 yd minutes to get into this one then
It was a 5minute period where the Wellington Phoenix really did dominate proceedings comes off the back of that Tackle by Wilson won by Bren converted by spec me a penalty with conviction and power and Pace ending a five goal five game goal scoring drought then it was goal scorer
Turning provider her and Longo brilliant down the left hand side exactly Andy Longo showing patience looking to circulate drops it into spec me goes past one goes past two Defender head up cuts it back into such a dangerous position could have been Foster could have been Longo but no she returns the
Favor for brezin an easy finish in the end oing goal tcks it away 2 N 34 and 39 minutes the goals came with a flurry and you saw breland’s response sprinting straight to speak might to say a big thank you to that let’s uh look at the
Key numbers as we predicted as has been the case through much of the season the Phoenix dominating position Jacob well we’ve seen them employ the intricate passing that Paul Temple does stress what they’ve added to that here today is an ability to break in beyond the Newcastle Jets backline so in addition
To the 66% of possession we’ve seen the Wellington Phoenix get into that final third with regularity now well those we touched on as that half went on a little bit untiy both sides on possession passing accuracy under 70% both will want to improve on that as we look at
Some of the chances Who coming early from a corner pretty comfortable for Nino in goal Phoenix always seem a danger at Corners when f is on board so close to sneaking this one under the crossbar delivery with both feet there Mickey Foster hitting that one right-handed onto the crossbar and
That’s a wonderful piece of goalkeeping Nemo with a big important right hand takes it Beyond SPM and through Foster and ultimately keeps the ball out the back of the net this is a interesting interesting decision from Wilson asking the goalkeeper to come clearly needed to be covered up by the
Right right back and both the keeper and the right back very fortunate there that the Finish wasn’t better from spec M yeah good keeping in the end Ron show good recovery Pace but Newcastle not without their own science on goal alen who’s been Lively on both flanks but a
Real Fierce strike here from Davis early testing Foster and goal well it’s not just it’s not just been the front three it’s been the ability of the Midfield to break forward and support there we see Davis tides that one up gives it to Hoban who circulates around the 18 yd
Box and that’s a great opportunity I think she should be doing more to test Foster there but the Newcastle Jets not without their own chances in this first half yeah Allen had that strong hiter here’s a lovely strike again from distance from C Brown and that’s a fine save from Foster that was
Dipping in under the bar so at the half the Wellington Phoenix in a commanding position coming up the second half with the home side Wellington Phoenix 2 Newcastle jet Now The It’s [Applause] [Applause] you we are ready for [Applause] The Ch Bre Chistr we are almost set for the second half the Wellington Phoenix thanks to brzn and SPM have a two goal advantage or Smiles amongst the Wellington fans and the Wellington Phoenix who will uh feature coming up here on sky sport on sky at Sky Stadium rather from 5:00 it’s
The Wellington Phoenix are looking to stay top of the a league up against Western City wanders who want to user them and uh swap Paces with them that’s first V third on the ladder can’t wait for that one Jacob an early Christmas present and stay tuned for our pregame I think we’re
Going to touch on the fact that Mark rudan has brought a round for the yellow fever as part of their festivities he he came across him at a a bar in town and he is he’s been generous to his former Club very interesting very interesting indeed for a few of those
Fans about probably three or four years late but that’s a okay good on him good on him con barbaros how good was he last week how good has he been this season in the second season back with the the club but all eyes now on the Liberty a league
Game and the Newcastle Jets climb their way back into this contest you know he had a busy afternoon already in goal what is their best course of action to return to this contest Jacob I think they’ve been dangerous every time they’ve got the ball forward Unfortunately they haven’t got Serena
Balden on the ball nearly as much as they need to and I don’t think that’s because the Phoenix have contained the threat of the Newcastle Jets number 11 I think that the Midfield has dwelled on the ball and they haven’t been able to get it into that front line that dangerous front
Line once they do get that ball forward the likes of Allen can play off Balden should be giving MCM in particular a toret time down the Wellington Phoenix left hand side here is uh this the coach of Newcastle gar rocking the shorts rocking the shorts wonderful to see takes a big Swig of
Water it’s looking far more casual with Miss with Mr Uber Cole Paul Temple looks a little a little bit more cural Elegance you might say a contrast on the benches today yeah van iguan he won’t be over by the scenario he seen so much could will Serv to Newcastle Australian football over
The years but it’s been a strange old game especially in the middle of the field Ching there’s been so much space for both sides I think both teams at times have been guilty of getting beyond the opposing Midfield and then thinking they needed to get the ball forward in
Quick fashion in actual fact if you show a bit more patience circulate the ball the chances of quality will be increased well double change coming for Newcastle as will come on for eighth game of the season six starts just 16 years of age of course mundas we’ve also got sorry carapus is
On so a couple of young bright talents Matilda and a junior Matilda on to perhaps change the fortunes of the visitors as Newcastle kickoff now running from right to left as you look at it on your screen in the dark blue strip interested to see if there’s any
Change in shape with the change in Personnel lule going to the bench early not waiting to see if change can be affected by the starting 11 also wonder if we’re going to see Cox today Isabelle Cox coming in from the University of North Carolina there jie Wilson seed the
Penalty one of the players moved and the other so DZ for be is more like for like but defender on [Applause] for attacking player and see what sh Jacob spoonley detects has gone with he’s balen retreating from an offside position Serena up wa to see the side settle it does look like
We we’ve gone with a back three for Newcastle at the start of the second half clearly the intention is to get players forward get that ball circulating through the Midfield tring to force this Belling to Phoenix side back into their own half Chico promotes of all over the halfway line this
Brown to win a be C pass find Target Balden closing down Foster Davis again seemingly always in the right B time incredible servant look atness you missed a game this season who would have thought Davis after that incredible streak of what 130 games without missing one day back to [Applause]
2013 it’s an incredible run what a serving for Newcastle ball bent in behind M what are you doing in the right wing position was the right idea though STM wasn’t gambling at that back post and had she done I think she would have been on the end of a lovely ball
From MCM mcm’s actually gone into Midfield that’s right Foster’s gone back to left fullback it seems from this defensive shamee that continues Davis again straying a ball the LIF Channel B de to [Applause] it Barry now 39 games for the Phoenix played more once again high up the field Davis
Two just lets it roll calmly out for another Corner just to doing some tight marking inside that 6yd box keep the Newcastle players away from Foster Taylor gets to the loose ball lovely touch good Pace driving pass turning defensive to attack fortunately can’t finds Spar through the M but the the long legs to break up play goes down under challenge
When a former teammate over the top few smiles and a little kick away might might get get a card or just a little a little word of warning there a word of warning for Zo MCM AO gets caught out on the ball MCM next at offer not sure if he’s looking for a
Throw in or a foul seems to be a good challenge from Claudia Chico Chico took one in the face just there high boot that will wipe that cheeky smile off Chico’s face that she did have that lovely little exchange it’s great to see you know two former teammates can get
Along good go to theall whil battling each other Longo strangers passes with BR not on a second occasion he’s been in the wars put body on the line now paybacks got one on mcmein before that time the return from brisland right on the schn Christmas kmer to go now dragged to
Ground Temple looks a gas can’t believe it the Macy Fraser the the free rle how do you judge it some 50 minutes in we’ve got to say it’s been effective so far I think Macy Fraser has been a player that the Phoenix have utilized well to exploit indecision in the Newcastle backline at
Times Davis often been asked to pick her up he said to drop deep and that’s had a flow on effect where Newcastle a lot of numbers deep and that’s allowed the Wellington Phoenix space in the Midfield and that space has been utilized in particular by the likes of any Longo
Which is exactly what Paul Temple would have [Applause] wanted man on marking across the part that Newcastle have used a fair bit over this season probably behind the thinking cludia Chicos an individual Mission here to up the tempo for Newcastle Jets defended the width of the
Field the first 5 minutes of the second [Applause] half starting to warm up the yellow fever towards them br here delivery somewhat shouts of H ball look Shay into the path of bigm back to goal it should be a [Applause] corner wasn’t a particularly dangerous delivery into the box it stood up to
That back post but none of the Newcastle Defenders had tracked their Wellington Phoenix equivalence we see contact with the hand from Balden but was tucked very firmly into the chest so no questions of a penalty Foster to deliver Longo watches on to the loose four lovely twist away from [Applause]
One good defending though calmly Hit It Away by Tasha PRI come to the club this season really made that Central defensive position her own ni sprays it out Griz the goal scorers can’t get past Balon work from the Newcastle number 11 but you don’t want to invoke in this
Part of the field it’s the other end it’s just thinking that she did a great job of nullifying the attack there didn’t let Hope brisland get an inch you want her at the opposite end of the field Newcastle are to get back into this game Phoenix camp in the opposition
Half vision from Barry Mak inial touch accurate look for plate Rec and come Again Davidson lifting it up into a good area but Tyler’s touch heavy that was a wonderful chance heate Taylor drifted off the shoulders with the Newcastle center backs unfortunately her touch took the ball closer to Nino We Go Boulder oneon-one drops the shoulder drives into the area tried to center it across looking
For a new that was a Bowman I think wased forward with here this is where you want to see Balden driving towards that Wellington Phoenix goal well Marshal by Lake delivery good clearance Away by Lake once more need a measure of Lake she just come in every game and almost
Surprisingly just slotted in seamlessly starts over the last few weeks with the near in from that significant knee andur a delightful balling by looking for Fosters started in central Midfield left back and now playing set of forward it seems J modern football little much of a margin there to get
That ball right but SPM almost found Foster charging through the middle well we’ve got a substitution and here will be a de booo for Isabelle Cox the 22y olds there’s a new signing so it’s one United States native for another course most recently with the tar Hills of North
Carolina that very famous sporting name it’s F in the realm of women’s football the most successful program in US Women’s Football in the forward plenty of experience at the top it’s played in two CAA finals for the T Hills brisland Lees with a goal to a name job well done
Welcome to Wellington professional football isab B Cox most recently played a cameo in the quarterfinal up against BYU where Carolina were knocked out 43 she’s taken the opportunity to latch on to professional football going through the the uncertainty of the Draft many ways to make an impact balling behind l once more timely challenge plays it off oan and that will be a goal kick once more Rea L not putting a foot wrong she’s come up big twice in the last couple of minutes another Finding attack by Balden this time hob
Can’t find a way past the Wellington Phoenix number 23 shows the depth of the side of course Rebecca lake has been there or thereabouts near the football Fern Squad in the New Zealand Squad some Internationals before the World Cup wasn’t against the United States of America can get
On rain starting to fall hold on here is Cox sliding it or attempting to slide in behind the defensive three but cut out and Away by Newcastle rain starting to Tumble with no real Northerly in Wellington here to stay you would think it came about because of Macy frases
Movement and touch and then pass down Cox charging down the right wing think she could have taken that ball further forward and started to really get at the Newcastle backline there were only three players up against M Phoenix’s two attackers with Macy Fraser joining the freight quickly she’s won her team a corner
Cring Bowman to make an important challenge AC cross will come Foster once more we approaching the hour Phoenix through those two goals in the first half to brisland and specma in a comfortable position pushing in [Applause] sh Kor Ry our referee is set a piece and play can break out again delivery near
Post H it away Time by Davis at that near post solid defending from the Newcastle captain on that front po Davidson for company Beacon also in there some well toins for Nino gets the big right foot glancing punch into work and away so lost a control from one side of the
Field to the other Nino deciding to punch there perhaps not trusting herself in the conditions the introduction of the rain she also was aware of Rebeca collect thundering in behind it here we go it’s very tight they’re all inside the 6yd Box throw a blanket over
Them it Longo wants it to the top of the area Play Short raser going to pull the trigger here isn’t she she shoots deflicted and Away by Newcastle they can break here’s alen there’s a Runners there’s Runners coming through the center here for Newcastle carapus is trying to make up the
Ground Allen’s been very Lively throughout a measur ball in buty Barry she so often has done sees this that senses the danger and extinguishes any fire Mackenzie Barry delayed and then isolated Ellen reinforcements were [Applause] coming she is the Newcastle attack nothing Davis cuts a rather gloomy figure there not happy with herself or I believe how her team is shaking up to this final 30 minutes I think you call that rting Captain’s face that’s what that’s what all captains need to show
Don’t they that that look of frustration and determination you certainly L by example got through a lot of work this afternoon defensively and then had a contribution to the Newcastle attacks yeah was the first strike on of anger and on goal earlier in this game forcing a decent save from
Foster as you would expect for someone with what 130 to caps for his side the most kep player for the Jets such great positional awareness there’s no where to get to where to be where the danger is breaking up play but Newcastle need a Constructor see if she
Can conduct some sweet football on this occasion H’s touch lets them down though Longo Not For the First Time drives through Midfield this should be a yellow card clear professional foul from Oban she knows she doesn’t turn around understands her name will be itched into the B no argument from
Hoban much rather concede the free kick and the yellow card then allow the Wellington Phoenix to develop that attack future years that’s a s is it not big fan of that that talk going down that path no no I think that’s a concept that’s been employed from other sports
That will not fit football is my very short and concise take on that one adding more rules to a sport I thought strength was a lack of rules let’s deal with v are first and then we’ll move on to other issues Cox but Chico so quickman goes down under challenge
Fraser gives away the free kick just around that point out I think if you do introduce sbin all you’re going to do is create a dead patch in the game for about 5 minutes I don’t think it’ll equate to what FIFA believes it will in the creation of more
Chances all you’ll see is a defensive mindset employed it’s a very reasonable take as Davidson who’s not happy with that challenge she thinks it’s very unreasonable few fouls now mounting up for the Newcastle Jets Davidson wanting to take that one down the line and then in the back
Swing here’s a Wings clipped by Kus brownl firstly the shoot and the waist Foster away but to no one in particular pass the hour mark two goals first half goal stand a good position away of the cor Davidson slices her clearance away here comes another corner for Newcastle they red up plenty
Of Corners well as the Wellington Phoenix this will be the second of the game 352 has created more chances in the final third but not really testing Riley Foster as of yet Newcastle Jets goal from I can remember in this half Taylor brings it down the ball through
Tight spaces Davis gets the last touch that will be a goal Ki thing Newcastle can latch on to is their ability over the last 30 minutes to score the seven of their goals so far this season have come after the hour mark that is a very high percentage they need
Something similar they get anything out of this game Wellington Phoenix well it’s pretty simple I’m sure PA Temple’s thinking J third would be nice well that would definitely put the game to bid but van egon’s team oh MCM bursting through the middle of the field
She plays the ball to SPM just in front of her danger still not away for the Jets can’t take it Longo gets there and there’s a free kick awarded against the Wellington Phoenix as Natasha pry was brought down oh Macy Fraser has a head in her hands at the
Moment spcm managed to get onto the ball and you might see Fraser coming into your picture on the left hand side there all the time and space of that near Post in spcm tried to find Cox I think that was at the front post oh hold on not the right decision
Unfortunately nearly brilliantly bent around towards SPM game going through one of those really Lively moments Phenix winning the ball back so easily at times in the middle of the park Taylor to keep touches from her what power and strength here’s the Precision of the pass she burrowed through there Taylor you do it
Again here the tempted Bender byell Cox but she gets underneath could wrap her foot around and get the the kneed Bend as she targeted that top right hand corner looking for the Finesse finish into that far post to get that one off would have be a now greasy Turf here at Sky Stadium
Would have been the better option drizzle continues to fall it’s a rarity at the stadium you actually see the rain Jacob take you should take a photo of this the drizzle falling straight down it’s actually going straight down that TR remarkable here typically goes left to right sometimes
It goes back up in Wellington how that is how strong the wind is here ladies and G it’s a collector’s item straight rain in Wellington one of the few days you can use an umbrella here is Foster to find Cox who Tri to he back heel but it’s cut
Out Cox and MCM are forming a very physical and pacy combination down that left hand side for the Wellington Phoenix be asking questions of dundis late into the game it seems is a very interesting Prospect to know power size looks like she could play a number of possessions Balden almost linking up with
Bowman breaks favorably and Foster falls on it Bowman stretches a little bit more there she might want to team of penalty Davidson not aware of where the number 22 from Newcastle was talked about at half time Jacob the inability to get Balden involved problem such a important figure
To the ER attack go an assist across a 3A leag matches TI of this one he can give the Wellington Phoenix credit for nullifying the attack before it gets to Balden but equally the Newcastle Jets have dwelled on the ball there’s been hesitation here’s a chance ball breaks nicely for them and maybe
Just too much hesitation can’t get the early ball under the Phoenix break up Play Foster once more than one for the cameras game management there Daniel I forget you’re a some good saves at times from both of the custodians Nino and Foster some important touches Foster I’m sure will be Keen to
Keep a clean shape although the Phoenix will be looking to score more she’ll be much more focused on keeping Newcastle out great vision my apologies s Jacob from Davis but it was Allen just didn’t get the timing right the connection between the number six and the wide forward not quite
There always full of running and Industry and quality too it’s not for a lack of wanting is it no that van want team haven’t been able to reduce the margin here [Applause] try just in front of Isabelle Cox tayor looking for MCM good PCH from caras yeah work just turning over position a little bit too quickly Newcastle at the stage of the game with a scenario reading down by two goals the passing accuracy has been on the lower side throughout this
Game the defending here is B Cox got options on the inside but trying to create for herself she shoots low straight at Nino in goal was Foster in a central position wanted the ball play at the top of the area didn’t get her wish playing with intent balling behind from h
Numbers need to link up B back just away from dandz drops a shoulder into the by line back post here a great shance Foster good save she might have clattered the bar I we hope she’s a sprawling save and has paid a price this is not what you want to see
From a player that has had injuries the nature of Fosters but let’s see now she made the save across the goal great Pace good connection I think it’s not as serious just a tap on the head there of course need to ensure that the player is okay well considering and we all know
Her TK seven neck fractures that is the concern isn’t it that’s the concern looked to collide with the post that was just at the end of her dive theum took her into It take every bit of caution Riley Foster do Wonder as well if there’s an element of a shoulder to this the way she landed and stretched Out BR Edwards has played a game already this season dandz yeah nice touch wasn’t it by dundes to get away from The Challenge and it’s a great for stood up to the back post you’re right it could be could be actually the landing on the ground rather than the contact with the with
The post whatever it is we do hope that she’s okay normally of course you have concern for a player Who’s down the pitch after coming together with the post but for Foster is a height and sense of urgency about making sure that she is okay has rolled over now she’s talking got her
Shoulders up and away from the body now sitting up good signs thus far has made quite an impact for the Phoenix woman this season full Temple definitely wanted two genuine number ones R Edwards on screen now played plenty last year of course you know fail the keyo with injury problems of course
Presented her a chance but Foster BR in got the first chance to impress and she has impressed I know save percentage doesn’t tell the full story but over 80% you know she a good shot stopper she is wonderful shot stopper I think the element that she brings to this willing
To Phoenix defensive unit is the confidence she’s a confident individual and then that confidence emanates out the back four you see have a lot of trust in her what just seen from Foster is gesturing towards the top part of her neck she’s now on her feet which is
Great standing to the Applause of yellow fever of course the medical staff will be ad ad ministering the concussion protocol making sure that she can continue if that is the Case Oh this is always she always tends to have big smile on her face she’s quite a character I had this test done a couple of times she just G the poster bit of T had this test done a couple of times and not to belittle it but some of the questions
Aren’t uh the uh the easiest to answer during a football match what’s the day there’s never won for for that Daniel well I know Christmas organiz I know Christmas in two days so I’m pretty confident I’d get that one right 23rd great to see Riley Foster back up on her
Feet I I do know some sports do preseason cognitive testing and I know some athletes deliberately mail in that initial test so any onfield test looks like they breathe through to be laughed at that type of behavior she’s on her feet play resumes we can go well beyond the 9
Minutes that is for certain on another one je there’s been a few Falcons today Balman Balman the latest one to take the ball it looks like in the mid drift Andy Longo trying to get this one down the flank and oh that’s just hit underneath the rib cage that is very
Unpleasant I’m sure there’s a bit of curing going on under that shirt right now real Stinger Longo two captains doesn’t dive in means the hurried clearance will be and throw in for Wellington looking to close this one out and close on the competition leaders speak my dancing
Feet Longo B it top right and Corner shot cross we and debate well taken by Nino we mentioned the leadership display today by Cass Davis but Longo as well as buzzed around the field she’s really led by her actions on the ball for the Wellington Phoenix giving them energy which is what they’ve
Needed after that result last week here’s some space shooting chance straight at Foster seeing it nicely straight into the pals I think K Brown will be a little bit annoying annoyed with herself she’s said it straight out the keeper she’s been the busiest of the Newcastle Jets in the
Second half coming up with chances to cross the ball also had a couple of shots and that time Riley Foster demonstrating great control the save look simple H given away Isabelle Cox dragged to the ground Kus another halftime substitute tackle technique wrong sport though Fraser and Foster over this one will be
Fraser audacious attempt to beat Nino we saw that a few weeks ago against Melbourne Victory on that day aided by the wind this time I think bit too far out to really travel Nino battle between Davis Foster again just refuses to quit a turnover add that to The Hit List in this game there’s been quite a few moments Longo goes down EDM is out of his technical area as he has been for most of the game and that’s the last we’re going to
See of kofus brown Hammond coming on Milan H Hammond third teenage substitute great to see her playing such a long road just to get to this position highly touted prospects had Maj health concerns injuries over the last what two and a half three years she can change the fortunes
Newcastle doesn’t have much time it’s on the 80th minute two goal deficit remains as it did at the half Davidson afforded a smile there that was uh not the most convincing free kick that you’ll see trying to get it down the line and ended up only putting it out on
Halfway head and Hope from Newcastle do wonder if Paul Temple will go to his bench of course Isabelle Cox has come on for Hope brisland on there at the moment though is Elliot Robertson and winham wiam is definitely a player that you want to see on the field dazzled in that
First season for the Wellington Phoenix they count down to 80 minutes on the yellow [Applause] fever shts off time Sky Stadium understand they’re just having a break from the 12 pubs of lockit will’ll be venturing outside of the stadium for the break Corner coming to the new Newcastle
Jets maybe this is their way back in like control the the cross attempt so Corner number seven for the Jets Davis TRS on over right for a out swinger perhaps they’ve come up with a couple of dangerous moments from the set piece so far this afternoon work move it deflects around
I’m not sure Foster knew much about that spcm lay is [Applause] untiy ball tied down the line M me this position through plenty of traffic Foster looked like she was going the wrong way I think Foster’s taken a knock and back play as well she’s not moving particularly freely inside the 18 yd
Box bit of traffic in front of her and maybe some Balden taking things at her own end sick of no Supply the second half comes short tries the long range shot just labored as she moved across the goal there Riley Foster I think might have even been Bolden they ended
Up on top of her and the mall Inside the Box off the back end of that Newcastle corner cleance on the lower chory sides see Alissa winam yeah change coming I was just about to comment that Paul Temple is I mean quite proud of the fact that he’s generally used all four
Subs available to him more than most sides in the competition having only one to play to this one wiam is on spcm back on the score sheet provided the second job well done she enjoy Christmas day really strong shift industrious in her movement tucked away a penalty then return the
Favor for Hope pres gives her a nice hug way to end the day it’s a real thing hope SPM the love is there Hamm going to make some impact Off the Bench hope stick my 2024 [Applause] Daniel nice to have someone different on one of those tickets Wellington 2 Newcastle n the
Americans Mar spma in Hope brueland goal first late in that first half close together those goals difference lots of huffing and puffing from Newcastle lots of energy and effort lacking that sparkling class for which they they’ve had over the last few weeks Helman cut out Chico wi involvement as a defensive Oneus alen another play that need to get on the ball more Away by Lake back in by Chico Isabel Cox nice Hold Up play Foster looking for Le nice Vision finding Longo another run out of Midfield but isolated tries to get on the outside good defensive work once more from
Chico so you don’t even need to look really do you anything that’s tidied up today by the Newcastle Jets is either H Davis or Claudia [Applause] Chico get to again the Newcastle number three with an important intervention looking for Isabel Co luckily for well Isabelle you know
Didn’t go from one Isabelle to the [Applause] Other late challenge by Hammond on lake lake stay down play on As the Phoenix trying to play some triangles and do very nicely Taylor finds Longo Mo the ball into the right wing Channel he stands and ask the question why there wasn’t a run from L win
Him wins the ball back though as the Phoenix Captain you guest it it’s Chico across winning the free kick she’s enjoyed playing her former side and is that hammonded again it’s a some fouls and quick succession not the uh impactan Hammond was looking to make but she has made it she goes into the book only moments ago she crashed into the
Back of Rebecca L and this time a late Challenge on Kate Taylor frustration Milan Hond he Taylor stayed down making sure that she’s okay quite at home in a new position this year doesn’t she now starting to see not only that that positional defensive sense of breaking up play but ability to carry
Progress the ball to is now really starting to reveal itself the distribution that she’s had has always been evident playing at the back hit a d could play short into Midfield confident enough to take the ball in there now playing defensive Midfield but St to see her play the one
And two touch in the tight spaces quite happy to draw a Defender then try and play the ball around the corner moan trying to Ping the ball out to the right wing side it’s too strong for Allen always knew that was the case you saw obana it’s quite a emotional
Play we saw that one moment in the first half when she was was up fi and a breakaway took a heavy touch and sort of cursed it herself and jumped up in frustration from while she landed on a phoenix player well the moment that left her boot she was doing something similar
Winam 1 V4 beat out see what she’s trying to do just trying to drag that ball back to then give herself space to fight Davidson Davidson a poor touch allows Newcastle to come forward again be Barry sticking with it Davis looking for Balden nice little layoff oh there’s another one how many
Of those Balden she’s tough beautiful from Balden to try and find Bowman now play breaks down and as we’re into the 89th minute you’re not Newcastle fans I would suggest there’s quite a few added minutes to play after that injury break to Foster especially the other attentions we’ve seen from time to
Time we haven’t seen Serena Balden with the sort of frequency that Gary Van Egmont was hoping for in the second half but there have been some snapshots some lovely touches just tried to bring teammates into the game nice back here from Cox finds Longo full of running even in the 89th minute plays
In the replacement the debutant though can’t get past Chico Tomy back here when him tries to get on to a left fo oh she’s brought down no penalty play on is the [Applause] call home fans not happy what a pretty good look of that one up here in the
Commentary box and love to get a second chance to see it cuz it looks like the defender went through Alysa wi him to win the ball Beacon for Cox away comes Newcastle under the 90th minute get plenty of room through the middle of the park and Fraser might go
On the B she play on As the call pushing the back Advantage played alen wants it played to her feet she can attack MCM she shoots high disappointingly so here we let’s have a look at this one back heill from Fraser winam takes it inside and cuts back
Oh I think carus is very very fortunate there yeah that’s contact with Alysa winam not much with the ball seven additional minutes to play we’re under the first of those seven the Phoenix have a two goal lead they hold they’ll be one point behind the competition leaders and pth
Glory and Melbourne City are on 17 points a piece Chico for the I’ve lost count plenty will go with is there sensing danger in the last line ahead of Nino in goal keep the Newcastle in things he Chico’s just been superb in the second half as Newcastle committed players forward she
Hasn’t had much cover and she hasn’t needed it either you need a pace if you’re going to commit this many bodies forward as Davis tries to thread of the thread the pass through of Balden break down between the Phoenix picked out by Bowman Des Davis he Barry important for in ahead of
Boulder asking for width and getting none from his charges some P of potential motion potential noise and barking his orders nonstop again Bowman he’s got like he’s got he’s got van eggon and and stereo surround sounds as’s Paul Bowman on this near touch line I don’t think it’s that he’s
Frustrated with the way in which his team’s been nullified by the Wellington Phoenix it’s that his team aren’t clicking the calibration simply has not been there today he’s not happy with someone wag of the finger wag of the finger at someone on his bench like Jacob spoony when he was a
Young on the end of a wagging of the [Laughter] finger need a camera in the commentary Bo at the moment yeah I was getting a little littleit close with that personal space has been invaded I’m just trying to figure out who van Egmont was commenting to there cuz it seemed to be
Directed towards the far end of The Dugout which is where the players are seated so it’s one of his players that given him a little bit back time not on his nor his newcastle’s side we’re getting deep into add a time yeah B sitting down a little lean
Back look he’s not happy with someone on that bench my guess is someone has been substituted here the Phoenix though Foster manage the game taking it to the corner what a strong robust challenge there’s been lots of those throughout this game to our enjoyment Davidson getting in front of Hammond Bowman’s come to life in the last 5 minutes one final push from the Newcastle number 22 his turn from the youngster dundes even better ball Allen heavy touch I think she might have been offside though good pass to find dundes and then the run outside here from [Applause]
Ellen just wondering about Riley Foster here being in the wars obviously came into contact with the post but there’s been other moments where Newcastle Jets players have made her [Applause] life rather hard at times in the second half laboring under what I think is contact to a right ankle The other Foster MAA large portions of this game in central Midfield starting in that for the very first time in the Liberty a League season how do you judge good option to have I think obviously a technically gifted player has a range of passing it’s confident on the ball it’s
Just a case of adapting to the demands of the Midfield think the other Michaela Robertson is about to come onto the pitch as with Elliot two final changes for Paul Temple Ali also might be coming in one of those very late Subs to wind down a little bit more time nice ball
Here’s a chance for Davis she squares when shooting might have been the better option it balloons over the bar or maybe with the newcastle’s chance you can understand why she was trying to get the ball to Balden three goals and three games plus an assist for the number
11 loves a contribution to finding the back of the net but I think the better option there was as you said Daniel Davis should have pulled the trigger does look like Davidson might be making way for either Elliott or Robertson n Elliot on for her ninth appearance of the season
With fifth as a substitute M beon leaves after a very impressive shift Smiles for mcmein and it will be Michaela F uh Robertson my apologies Michaela just her second appearance after a season debut last week she will also join play at the next break of play it’s one of those staggered Subs Paul
Temple playing Games look C Robertson finally makes the way onto the field for Macy Fraser there goes Fraser is off Robinson immediately gets a touch outside of their own area just touching on Zoe mcm’s contribution this afternoon there’s a lot of huff and puff down the right hand side for Newcastle
On the first half of Allen and that came to nothing by ran out of team in the second half and I think we can put that down to Zoe mcmein that battle with Allen in the first half was very enjoyable as far as subplot the one-on-one but some of the
Thirsting runs out of Midfield as she broke up play in the second [Applause] half she’s a multifaceted player right would be on the seven added minutes now look towards referee Ryan will it be a consolation though for Newcastle not on this Occasion job well done for the Wellington Phoenix register another Victory The whistle sounds an early Christmas prison for the Wellington fans as the Wellington Phoenix women closing on top spot now just a point behind the competition leaders goals to brisland and SP by in the first half has seen the Wellington Phoenix take all three points beating the Newcastle Jets Wellington Phoenix 2 Newcastle
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