The Nix may have won the early tactical battle, but it was Victory that proved too good on the night
Melbourne Victory’s superiority showed as they ended Wellington Phoenix’s A-League finals hopes, defeating them 3-1 in a scrappy affair in the A-League’s first elimination final this season.
The match was hyped up before because of the three draws shared between the teams during the home and away season, however, when it counted, Kevin Muscat’s side pulled off an important win.
Phoenix manager Mark Rudan now leaves the Wellington as he prepares for his rumoured move to the newly introduced Western United next season.