In a mid week match in week 8, on Wednesday Feb 16th, Wellington Phoenix will play host to Brisbane Roar in a A-League match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 23 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. In their last match, 7th placed Wellington Phoenix, recorded a 1-1 draw against Adelaide United. Gael Sandoval scored the first goal for Wellington Phoenix in the 20th minute, then Bernardo Oliveira got the equalizer for Adelaide United in the 2nd minute of the second half’s stoppage time on a feed from Joshua Cavallo earning Adelaide United at least a draw. Wellington Phoenix is looking for direction having earned 14 points in their last 10 matches, while 11th placed Brisbane Roar is fresh off their 1-2 loss against Newcastle Jets. Freke struck first for Newcastle Jets on an own goal in the 22nd minute, but Juan Lescano got the equalizer for Brisbane Roar in the 64th minute. Brisbane Roar looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 5 of their last 10.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Last season these teams were evenly matched with 2 draws apiece.
Brisbane Roar is glad to have Nikola Mileusnić in top form. In the last 5 matches the attacker has scored four goals. For Wellington Phoenix, their top scorers are Jaushua Sotirio and Reno Piscopo, each having 2 goals in their last five matches.