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Wellington Phoenix Coach Sensationally Quits After Record Loss to Auckland FC
Giancarlo Italiano resigns after a 5-0 loss marked by a goalkeeper own goal, with Wellington Phoenix now seeking new leadership amid a challenging season, officials said.
- On Saturday, Giancarlo Italiano, Wellington Phoenix coach, resigned immediately after his side’s 5-0 New Zealand derby loss to Auckland FC at Sky Stadium in Wellington.
- A 24th-minute own goal by Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Oluwayemi, misjudging a long clearance from Girdwood-Reich, sparked a first-half collapse and led to his substitution at halftime.
- Despite registering only three first-half shots on target, Auckland led 4-0 at the break with Guillermo May scoring in the 41st minute, Jesse Randall grabbing a double, and Lachlan Brook scoring his eighth in the 74th minute.
- Wellington dropped to 10th and are now on the hunt for a new coach after Italiano’s exit, with the club equalling their worst home loss and facing eight defeats from 18 games this season.
- Corica’s side remains second with a sizeable victory, cutting Newcastle’s lead to one point, while Italiano’s tenure included early success and subsequent struggles, winning six of 26 last season.
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Soccer-Wellington coach Italiano quits after 5-0 loss to rivals Auckland in A-League
Feb 21 (Reuters) - Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano resigned straight after a humiliating 5-0 loss to Auckland in Saturday's New Zealand Derby in the A-League, as an own goal by goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi set the stage for a dismal home performance. Read full story
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Shock Resignation: Wellington Phoenix Coach Steps Down After Embarrassing Derby Defeat In a dramatic turn of events, Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano resigned immediately after his team's demoralizing 5-0 loss to Auckland in the New Zealand Derby. The defeat was a major setback, compounded by a significant error from goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi, whose misjudgment led to an own goal.Auckland capitalized on their opportunities, scoring th…
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