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Melbourne Victory defeated Wellington Phoenix 3-2 in a thrilling match at Wellington’s Sky Stadium, Australia, on April 12th, 2025, as part of Round 26 of the A-League. The game was characterized by intensity and the home team’s high attacking efficiency.
Victory took the lead early with a goal from Nicholas Velupillay in the 4th minute, assisted by Daniel Arzani. Wellington Phoenix equalized in the 10th minute with a goal from Callan Piper, assisted by Scott Sutton. Before halftime, Zachariah Machach put Victory back in the lead (45′), assisted by Velupillay. In the second half, Nathan Vergos extended Victory’s advantage in the 50th minute. Wellington Phoenix pulled one back with a goal from Paul Retre in the 75th minute. Despite a late push from Wellington, Melbourne Victory held on for the win. The match was dominated by Melbourne Victory’s superiority in shots on target (10 to 2) and possession (55%). Melbourne Victory received two yellow cards, while Wellington Phoenix received none.
Substitutions wellington phoenix: at minute 56 L. Kelly-Heald came in and M. Sheridan went out., at minute 56 P. Retre came in and H. Ishige went out., at minute 56 L. Brooke-Smith came in and K. Nagasawa went out., at minute 79 P. Retre came in and H. Ishige went out.
Substitutions melbourne victory: at minute 56 R. Piscopo came in and R. Teague went out., at minute 65 A. Badolato came in and D. Arzani went out., at minute 65 B. Hamill came in and Roderick went out., at minute 80 B. Fornaroli came in and N. Vergos went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Wellington Phoenix
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