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Western United Rout Wellington Phoenix in Thrilling Melbourne Match
Melbourne, March 8, 2025.- Western United secured a convincing 4-1 victory over Wellington Phoenix in a thrilling A-League match at Melbourne’s Ironbark Fields. The game, part of round 22 of the regular season, saw Western United dominate large portions of the game, showcasing a clear offensive advantage.
Goals for Western United came from R. Bozinovski (3rd minute), H. Ibusuki (33rd minute), and M. Grimaldi (51st and 62nd minutes). Wellington Phoenix managed a consolation goal in the 83rd minute through N. Walker.
Despite Wellington Phoenix enjoying slightly more possession (52% to 48%), Western United were far more clinical in front of goal, registering 9 shots on target compared to Wellington’s solitary effort. Both teams received two yellow cards each. The match was officiated by Australian referee Shane Skinner. The intense encounter resulted in a comfortable win for Western United.
Substitutions wellington phoenix: at minute 57 L. Brooke-Smith came in and M. Rojas went out., at minute 66 P. Retre came in and A. Rufer went out., at minute 67 N. Walker came in and C. Piper went out., at minute 67 K. Nagasawa came in and M. Sheridan went out., at minute 67 H. Ishige came in and F. Geraldes went out.
Substitutions western united: at minute 64 J. Lauton came in and R. Bozinovski went out., at minute 72 L. Vickery came in and R. Danzaki went out., at minute 72 M. Ruhs came in and H. Ibusuki went out., at minute 78 R. Najjarine came in and M. Grimaldi went out., at minute 78 J. Najdovski came in and N. Botic went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Western United
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