Phoenix forward Kosta Barbarouses celebrates a goal against Western United. Photo: photosport
Wellington Phoenix fell short against the Western Sydney Wanderers in round nine of the A-League.
The 'Nix, currently sixth on the A-League ladder, lost 1-4.
Catch up with what happened on RNZ's blog.
For the first time this season New Zealand did not taste victory in the A-League Men this weekend.
The Wellington Phoenix have been beaten by Macarthur FC at Sky Stadium.
Up until now it's been Phoenix or bust for professional footballers wanting to make their mark in Aotearoa, writes Mathew Nash.
I think we can now safely say that we have a genuine, bonafide football rivalry on our hands in New Zealand, writes Jamie Wall. Audio
The newest sporting rivalry in Aotearoa writes its second chapter this weekend.
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