New Zealand go down to disappointing loss to Venezuela

New Zealand 1-3 Venezuela by Jonathon Hagger (1/6/25) Above: Football Ferns star Annalie Longo (10) battles away against Venezuela yesterday. Photo: RNZ. New Zealand began their two-match series against Venezuela in Marbella with a performance that new boss Michael Mayne described as “nowhere near” where they need to be. Backdrop The New Zealand Football FernsContinue reading “New Zealand go down to disappointing loss to Venezuela”

Mariners claim vital win in Finals race

Wellington Phoenix 0-2 Central Coast Mariners by Alyce Collett (22/3/25) Above: Central Coast Mariners celebrate during their win in New Zealand today. Photo: A-Leagues. The Central Coast Mariners have given their finals hopes a handy boost after defeating the Wellington Phoenix 2-0 at Porirua Park this afternoon. In a match characterised by who made theContinue reading “Mariners claim vital win in Finals race”

Phoenix fire up Finals hopes with Wanderers win

Wellington Phoenix 2-1 Western Sydney Wanderers by Ben Gilby (9/3/25) Above: Mebae Tanake (centre) celebrates after her superb equalising goal for Wellington Phoenix today. Photo: A-League Women. Wellington Phoenix came from behind with two goals in the last 15 minutes to defeat Western Sydney Wanderers at Porirua Park and move to within a point ofContinue reading “Phoenix fire up Finals hopes with Wanderers win”

Hahn seals Ferns win in the dying minutes

Costa Rica 0-1 New Zealand by Jonathon Hagger (26/2/25) Above: Maja Hahn (centre) celebrates her winning goal for New Zealand in Costa Rica earlier today. Photo: Photosport NZ. A goal two minutes from the end of regular time in the second half sealed an excellent win for New Zealand in their second and final internationalContinue reading “Hahn seals Ferns win in the dying minutes”

Riley equaliser earns Ferns a draw in Costa Rica

Costa Rica 1-1 New Zealand by Jonathon Hagger (23/2/25) Above: New Zealand captain Annalie Longo (right) battles for possession in Costa Rica last night. Photo: NZ Football. A goal from Crystal Palace’s Indiah-Paige Riley just before the break ensured that New Zealand took a draw from the first of two encounters with Costa Rica duringContinue reading “Riley equaliser earns Ferns a draw in Costa Rica”

Perth take the Distance Derby Glory

Perth Glory 2-1 Wellington Phoenix Report by Ben Gilby – EXCLUSIVE photography from Rob Lizzi at the Sam Kerr Football Centre (16/2/25). Above: Perth Glory co-captain Onyi Zogg involved in a close-range battle with Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Carolina Vilão. Photo: Rob Lizzi for Impetus. Perth Glory gained an excellent three points against Finals hopefuls WellingtonContinue reading “Perth take the Distance Derby Glory”

Phoenix sparkle but Victory character earns a point

Wellington Phoenix 1-1 Melbourne Victory by Ben Gilby (8/2/25) Above: Maya McCutcheon celebrates after putting Wellington Phoenix ahead against Melbourne Victory today. Photo: Wellington Phoenix. Wellington Phoenix produced an impressive offensive display against Melbourne Victory at Porirua Park but were left to rue a combination of an error and loss of concentration that denied themContinue reading “Phoenix sparkle but Victory character earns a point”

Fuller strike separates the Mariners and Wellington

Central Coast Mariners 1-0 Wellington Phoenix By Jonathon Hagger (26/01/2024) Above: Tianna Fuller strikes the winning goal for Central Coast Mariners. Photo: A-Leagues Central Coast Mariners leapfrogged the Phoenix to re-enter the top six with this vital win at Woy Woy Oval today. To the untrained eye, the opening minutes of the match may haveContinue reading “Fuller strike separates the Mariners and Wellington”

Phoenix rise from 2-0 down to cement Top Six berth

Wellington Phoenix 3-2 Newcastle Jets by Alyce Collett (19/1/25) Above: Wellington Phoenix celebrate a goal in their win over Newcastle Jets today. Photo: Wellington Phoenix. Wellington Phoenix has pulled off a remarkable come-from-behind win over the Newcastle Jets who were 2-0 ahead at half-time thanks to a brace from Sheridan Gallagher. The Phoenix never gaveContinue reading “Phoenix rise from 2-0 down to cement Top Six berth”

Adelaide maintains winning streak in an intense victory over The Nix

Adelaide United 2-1 Wellington Phoenix  by Alice De Koster-Kitto (12/1/25) Above: Wellington Phoenix’s Mackenzie Barry (yellow shirt) tries to hold off the challenge of Emily Condon in a fight for possession today. Photo: Adelaide United Adelaide United have continued their winning streak in a 2-1 victory against Wellington Phoenix at Marden Sports Complex. The winContinue reading “Adelaide maintains winning streak in an intense victory over The Nix”