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Thrilling Draw Between Western Sydney Wanderers and Wellington Phoenix in Sydney
In a vibrant match held at CommBank Stadium in Sydney, Western Sydney Wanderers and Wellington Phoenix tied in an encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The Wanderers dominated possession with 54%, generating 13 shots, of which 5 were on target, while the Phoenix, with 46% possession, responded with 9 shots, impressively with 8 directed at the goal.
The match began with the Wanderers taking the lead thanks to a goal by R. Fraser in the 17th minute, assisted by D. Scicluna. Before halftime, P. Cancar extended the lead for the home side in the 43rd minute with an assist from A. Thurgate.
However, Wellington Phoenix did not give up. B. Tuiloma scored for the visiting team in the 68th minute with an assist from C. Armiento, kicking off an electrifying comeback. The equalizer came in the 72nd minute thanks to a goal by I. Eze. The match was characterized by physical play, with several yellow cards shown, two for the Wanderers (S. Ugarkovic in the 47th minute and B. Kraev in the 70th minute, J. Farrell in the 90th) and one for the Phoenix (I. Eze in the 88th minute).
Despite the efforts of both teams, the final score ended in a draw, reflecting a hard-fought and emotional match. Referee Adam Kersey controlled the match, which saw 3 corners for the Wanderers and 2 for the Phoenix.
Substitutions wellington phoenix: at minute 46 S. Kartum came in and R. Najjarine went out., at minute 46 M. Sheridan came in and M. James went out., at minute 55 S. Singh came in and C. Piper went out., at minute 88 I. Eze came in and N. Mileusnic went out.
Substitutions western sydney wanderers: at minute 76 K. Barbarouses came in and B. Borrello went out., at minute 77 P. Cancar came in and J. Carluccio went out., at minute 80 B. Kraev came in and A. Hammond went out., at minute 85 D. Scicluna came in and J. Brillante went out., at minute 85 A. Thurgate came in and H. Ibusuki went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Western Sydney Wanderers
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