Novillo turns Fenton inside out, as he looks for a way through, deep inside attack. He ends up giving off a pass, which is eventually turned over. Should this current scoreline be maintained, Melbourne City could well find themselves in second position on the A-League ladder tonight. Another Phoenix goal will make Melbourne City very nervous. Wellington are still doing most of the attacking at the moment.
GOAL CITY - Caceres with persistence, as he lays it off to Mooy on the edge of the box, he crosses it over to Novillo who is just inside, he slingshots it past Moss and into the side of the net it goes. Novillo has himself a brace and Melbourne City lead the Wellington Phoenix 3-0. Wellington with the first foray into attack is a bit of a fizzer as Sorensen has himself a goal kick without being tested. SECOND HALF - Melbourne City kick off and we are under way for the second half. Zullo was a very important player for Melbourne City setting it up for Novillo to drive it home.
Melbourne City v Wellington Phoenix Live Commentary & Result, 25/01/2016, A-League MenNovillo was the star of the game, who scored two goals and looked dangerous every time he had possession of the ball. Zullo also played a great support role in the middle for Melbourne City. FULL TIME - The final whistle sounds and the Melbourne City have run out 3-1 victors over the Wellington Phoenix. Muscat and Fornaroli collide in the contest. Fornaroli complains to the ref, that Muscat opened his forehead up with his studs, but no card is given to Muscat. We have three minutes of stoppage time remaining for the game.
Although the Phoenix have had some time in attack, they have never looked like scoring. Every time Melbourne City take it into attack, they look very dangerous. SUBSTITUTION PHOENIX - Lia's night is done, as Phoenix make their first change of the night. Fenton is the man to replace him. YELLOW CARD PHOENIX - Lia goes into the referee's book for time wasting. Wellington need to make a change of personnel, as they are struggling to keep up with Melbourne City.
The Phoenix would absolutely love a late goal here, they certainly have enough time left on the clock. Fornaroli has the ball front and centre inside the box, but his shot on goal is pushed away by Moss, conceding a corner to Melbourne City. Mooy takes the set piece, as he floats it into the box. Paartalu rises up to head the ball for goal, but the whistle sounds indicating that Melbourne City are offside. Moss steps off his mark, chasing the ball, as Mooy was lurking dangerously around the box. Mooy eliminates the threat by taking possession of the ball.
GOAL PHOENIX - Bonevacia reminds everyone that he is still around, as he takes a shot from about 30m, beating Sorensen as he dives to his left to no avail, as Bonevacia's shot hit the inside top corner of the net. WHAT A GOAL! Wellington trail Melbourne City 1-3. YELLOW CARD CITY - Zullo goes into the referee's book for an off the ball challenge. SUBSTITUTION CITY - Melbourne City make their first change of the game, activating Retre into the game, in place of Franjic. Novillo crosses it deep inside the box for Fornaroli, who slides in for a shot on goal and he is just wide of the mark.
Melbourne City chip the ball around the midfield, trying to find a way into attack, but on this occasion, the best option was to go backwards to Sorensen and reload. SUBSTITUTION PHOENIX - Wellington make their second change of the game, bringing on Stevens with Ridenton heading off for an early shower. Moss makes a superb save, denying Fornaroli a shot on goal, pushing the ball over the crossbar and conceding a corner. Franjic streams down the left wing and finds Novillo who spears a shot at goal from just inside the box, but he hits the crossbar and it ricochets back into play.
YELLOW CARD PHOENIX - Durante is awarded a yellow card for an intentional handball just past the middle of the ground. He will miss the Phoenix's next game. GOAL CITY - Fornaroli takes possession of the ball from just outside the box, he looks up at Moss, firing it from left to right, as Moss gets a hand to it, but it goes into the bottom corner of the net. Fornaroli has broken the Melbourne City goal tally for a season, scoring his 13th goal. He has also become the first player to score against every team in a season, in the quickest time, 16 games. Melbourne City lead Wellington Phoenix 1-0.
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The Phoenix midfielders are starting to chip the ball around the ground, to try and eliminate the run from Melbourne City. Melbourne City are looking dangerous which could spell trouble for the Phoenix. Another goal before half time is a strong possibility. GOAL CITY - Zullo sends it into the box, as Novillo taps it past Moss on the volley. Moss stood no chance to save that one. Melbourne City lead Wellington Phoenix 2-0. Here come Melbourne City through the midfield. This could be very dangerous for the Phoenix. Wellington are starting to test Melbourne City's defence, starting to spend some quality time in attack. Bonevacia's eyes light up as a ball spills free inside the box, but Sorensen is the first man to the ball and he collects it, to eliminate the threat. Bonevacia has been unusually quiet today, however, he still has plenty of time to make an impact.
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Novillo takes a shot on goal, but Moss pushes it away and it goes out for a corner kick for Melbourne City. After a brief foray into attack from the Phoenix, Melbourne City have picked up where they left off, spending more time in attack. Durante heads it for goal, forcing Sorensen to make a forward diving save. A great save by Sorensen. Wellington need to re-organise their defence, as they are being invaded by Melbourne City's attackers at regular intervals. A wonderful ball by Mooy, over to Fornaroli. He squares it up for Paartalu, whose shot on goal is saved by Moss. Melbourne City are looking very dangerous tonight.
Mooy attempts a shot on goal from just outside of the box, but it is deflected away off Fenton. Powell with a low cross on goal, but Sorensen clutches it to his chest, eliminating what could have been a dangerous situation for him. SUBSTITUTION CITY - Another debutant for the Melbourne City, with ex Mariner Fitzgerald being called into play, at the expense of Paartalu. Bonevacia has gone down behind play with what appears to be cramping. One would hope so, as the Phoenix have made all their changes tonight.
McGlinchey hangs it up for Durante, just inside the box, but Kisnorbo gets the better of Durante on this occasion. It has been all the Phoenix in the last five minutes, with 62% of the possession. Fornaroli is brought down inside the box, the fans ask the referee the question, but there wasn't much in it.
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