Craig Noone
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Melbourne City move into first place after Nix win

Melbourne City have overcome an early scare from Wellington Phoenix to snare a 3-2 victory at AAMI Park and catapult to top of the A-League table.
May 17, 2023, 05:19 am - AAP

Match Timeline

Melbourne City FC
Wellington Phoenix FC
  • KO
  • 24
  • 29
  • 30
  • 34
  • 43
  • 45+1
  • HT
  • 45
  • 50
  • 54
  • 63
  • 68
  • 68
  • 78
  • 90+3
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Melbourne City FC 3, Wellington Phoenix 2.
90'+5'
Second Half ends, Melbourne City FC 3, Wellington Phoenix 2.
90'+3'
Goal! Melbourne City FC 3, Wellington Phoenix 2. Ben Waine (Wellington Phoenix) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by David Ball.
Match Stats
MCYWEL
Possession
61.3%
38.761.3
38.7%
Shots on Goal
8
3
Shot Attempts
16
7
Yellow Cards
4
0
Corner Kicks
7
3
Saves
1
5