Tim Payne of the Phoenix, 2024. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
The Wellington Phoenix triumphed 2-1 taking on the Newcastle Jets in round 10 of the A-League.
The 'Nix are in a slump, having suffered a heavy 1-4 loss away against Western Sydney United - their third in a row - leaving them in ninth on the table.
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Wellington Phoenix fell short against the Western Sydney Wanderers in round nine of the A-League.
Their heaviest defeat of the season was also their third in a row, allowing Western Sydney to leapfrog the struggling New Zealand side.
He suggested their seven-match unbeaten streak had gone to the players' heads.
Auckland FC have tasted defeat for the first time in their history after suffering a 4-0 shock loss to Western United at Go Media Stadium in Auckland.
The newest addition to the A-League franchise know they have a long road ahead as they chase a seventh successive win this Sunday.
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