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History Makers: Phoenix Women Reach First A-League Grand Final After Extra Time
Makala Woods scored twice as Wellington overturned a first-leg deficit and became the first New Zealand side to reach an A-League Women grand final.
- On Sunday, Wellington Phoenix advanced to their first-ever A-League Women grand final, defeating Brisbane Roar 2-0 at Porirua Park with American striker Makala Woods scoring both goals for a 3-2 aggregate victory.
- Head coach Bev Priestman transformed the team in the off-season, turning the Phoenix from perennial strugglers who had missed finals since joining the A-League in the 2021/22 season into immediate contenders.
- Woods leveled the tie in the 42nd minute before striking the 102nd-minute winner, capitalizing after Matildas star Tameka Yallop was forced off with a hamstring injury midway through extra time.
- The Phoenix will travel across the Tasman to face premiers Melbourne City at AAMI Park next Saturday, marking the first time a New Zealand side has reached an A-League grand final.
- Captain Mackenzie Barry praised the squad's tenacity and coach's "unbelievable bench" depth, reflecting on the five-year journey to build a competitive roster as the team prepares for the decider.
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On Mother’s Day, it was Bev Priestman’s young son Jack that made a wise prediction. “He told me we were going to win 2-0 today, and he was right,” the Wellington Phoenix’s head coach told Sky Sport after her side made history in front of a record crowd of 5923 at Porirua Park. A 3-2 aggregate win after extra time means that the Phoenix will travel across the Tasman to face Melbourne City in next Saturday’s final at AAMI Park, becoming the first …
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right3Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Center, 37% Right
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- 38% of the sources are Center, 37% of the sources lean Right
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C 38%
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