{"id":324127,"date":"2025-01-04T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-04T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/?p=324127"},"modified":"2025-01-04T23:21:05","modified_gmt":"2025-01-04T10:21:05","slug":"ninja-a-league-round-10-match-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/news\/ninja-a-league-round-10-match-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Ninja A-League Round 10 Match Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Wellington Phoenix have won their third straight match at Porirua Park to continue their rise up the Ninja A-League ladder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Phoenix have beaten Perth Glory 2-0 in their first match of 2025 thanks to second half goals from Grace Jale and Olivia Fergusson.<br><br>After losing their first three matches of the season, the Nix are now sixth on the table and just two points off fourth.<br><br>Phoenix head coach Paul Temple says it was the perfect way to start the new year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Match Highlights - Wellington Phoenix v Perth Glory\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nl8LM9HqmS0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHappy with how we played, especially the second half,\u201d Temple told media post-match. \u201cAnd thoroughly deserved the win I thought.<br><br>\u201cWe created a lot of good opportunities and probably could have been a lot more clinical as well. Decision making in around the box at times can be a bit better.<br><br>\u201cBut these are good problems to have because as soon as we start fixing those things we\u2019re just going to start scoring a lot more goals.<br><br>\u201cWe\u2019re creating a lot and getting in their box so I\u2019m pleased with that.<br><br>\u201cWe\u2019re starting to show it\u2019s clicking, and things are starting to move in the right direction.<br><br>\u201cI think we\u2019re a team that can beat anyone and will be a force if we can carry this on.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"324129\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/news\/ninja-a-league-round-10-match-review\/a-league-women-rd-10-wellington-phoenix-v-perth-glory-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192339522.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"5400,3600\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Getty Images&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - JANUARY 04: Grace Jale of the Phoenix on attack during the round 10 A-League Women&#039;s match between Wellington Phoenix and Perth Glory at Porirua Park, on January 04, 2025, in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins\\\/Getty Images)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1736010434&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;2025 Getty Images&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;A-League Women Rd 10 - Wellington Phoenix v Perth Glory&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"A-League Women Rd 10 &#8211; Wellington Phoenix v Perth Glory\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND &#8211; JANUARY 04: Grace Jale of the Phoenix on attack during the round 10 A-League Women&#8217;s match between Wellington Phoenix and Perth Glory at Porirua Park, on January 04, 2025, in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins\/Getty Images)&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192339522.jpg?w=300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192339522.jpg?w=1200\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192339522.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-324129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192339522.jpg 5400w, https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192339522.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192339522.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192339522.jpg?resize=1200,800 1200w, https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192339522.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192339522.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND &#8211; JANUARY 04: Grace Jale of the Phoenix on attack during the round 10 A-League Women&#8217;s match between Wellington Phoenix and Perth Glory at Porirua Park, on January 04, 2025, in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Jale\u2019s goal was a quality long-range strike and a near replica of her first of the season which came at Porirua Park a fortnight ago.<br><br>\u201cIt was a great goal,\u201d Temple said. \u201cShe\u2019s been doing those at training time after time and I keep telling her she\u2019s got to keep shooting as she\u2019s got such unbelievable ability.<br><br>\u201cThere\u2019s proof now two games in a row of what she can do.<br><br>\u201cThere will be more to come, she just needs to keep believing in herself.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"324130\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/news\/ninja-a-league-round-10-match-review\/a-league-women-rd-10-wellington-phoenix-v-perth-glory-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192343852.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"5400,3600\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Getty Images&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - JANUARY 04: Phoenix players observe a moment of silence for Nelson police officer Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming during the round 10 A-League Women&#039;s match between Wellington Phoenix and Perth Glory at Porirua Park, on January 04, 2025, in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins\\\/Getty Images)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1736006317&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;2025 Getty Images&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;155&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;320&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0002&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;A-League Women Rd 10 - Wellington Phoenix v Perth Glory&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"A-League Women Rd 10 &#8211; Wellington Phoenix v Perth Glory\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND &#8211; JANUARY 04: Phoenix players observe a moment of silence for Nelson police officer Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming during the round 10 A-League Women&#8217;s match between Wellington Phoenix and Perth Glory at Porirua Park, on January 04, 2025, in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins\/Getty Images)&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192343852.jpg?w=300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192343852.jpg?w=1200\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192343852.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-324130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192343852.jpg 5400w, https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192343852.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192343852.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192343852.jpg?resize=1200,800 1200w, https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192343852.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192343852.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND &#8211; JANUARY 04: Phoenix players observe a moment of silence for Nelson police officer Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming during the round 10 A-League Women&#8217;s match between Wellington Phoenix and Perth Glory at Porirua Park, on January 04, 2025, in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Paul Temple made two changes to the XI which started last Saturday\u2019s narrow defeat to top of the table Melbourne City with Zoe McMeeken and Mebae Tanaka returning to the side in place of Alivia Kelly and Daisy Brazendale, who moved to the bench.<br><br>Mebae Tanaka had the Phoenix\u2019s first goalscoring opportunity inside three minutes after Glory \u2018keeper Casey Dumont was unable to deal with Lara Wall\u2019s left-wing cross. Defender Grace Johnston came to Dumont\u2019s rescue, blocking Tanaka\u2019s shot from close-range.<br><br>The Japanese forward had an even better chance to open the scoring midway through the second half when Annalie Longo picked her out with a pinpoint cross. But unfortunately for the Nix and Tanaka she headed over the bar from six yards out.<br><br>Wellington had the majority of possession for the first half an hour but were unable to test Dumont.<br><br>Perth\u2019s goalkeeper did make a sharp save at her near post soon after to keep out a shot from Grace Jale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Post Match Interview - Paul Temple (Phoenix v Perth Glory)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HmShRJmBZkY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It was the closest the Phoenix came to breaking the deadlock in the first 45 and it remained scoreless at halftime.<br><br>Jale put the Nix in front less than 120 seconds into the second half. Carolina Vil\u00e3o, who hadn\u2019t been required to make a save in the first half, found the Football Ferns on halfway and Jale ran at Perth\u2019s defenders before unleashing a shot from 20 odd metres out that beat Vil\u00e3o\u2019s opposite and nestled inside the left-hand post.<br><br>The Glory had a couple of shots after going behind, but neither required Wellington\u2019s \u2018keeper to make a save.<br><br>Olivia Fergusson headed home the Phoenix\u2019s second goal from the penalty spot in the 69<sup>th<\/sup> minute after Wall found her with an inch-perfect left-wing cross.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"324131\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/news\/ninja-a-league-round-10-match-review\/a-league-women-rd-10-wellington-phoenix-v-perth-glory-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192341917.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"5400,3600\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Getty Images&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - JANUARY 04: Olivia Fergusson celebrates with p10iafter scoring a goal during the round 10 A-League Women&#039;s match between Wellington Phoenix and Perth Glory at Porirua Park, on January 04, 2025, in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins\\\/Getty Images)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1736011758&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;2025 Getty Images&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;130&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00015625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;A-League Women Rd 10 - Wellington Phoenix v Perth Glory&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"A-League Women Rd 10 &#8211; Wellington Phoenix v Perth Glory\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND &#8211; JANUARY 04: Olivia Fergusson celebrates with p10iafter scoring a goal during the round 10 A-League Women&#8217;s match between Wellington Phoenix and Perth Glory at Porirua Park, on January 04, 2025, in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins\/Getty Images)&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192341917.jpg?w=300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192341917.jpg?w=1200\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192341917.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-324131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192341917.jpg 5400w, https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192341917.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192341917.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192341917.jpg?resize=1200,800 1200w, https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192341917.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192341917.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND &#8211; JANUARY 04: Olivia Fergusson celebrates with p10iafter scoring a goal during the round 10 A-League Women&#8217;s match between Wellington Phoenix and Perth Glory at Porirua Park, on January 04, 2025, in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Perth substitute Tanika Lala registered the visitors\u2019 first shot on goal in the 85<sup>th<\/sup> minute but Vil\u00e3o was up to the task and made a sharp save to keep her clean sheet intact.<br><br>Forward Miku Sunaga came within inches of pulling a goal back for the Glory when she blasted the follow up against the crossbar.<br><br>It was the closest Perth would come to scoring during the 90 minutes plus stoppage time, while captain Annalie Longo almost scored Wellington\u2019s third deep into time added on when she found the side-netting from a free-kick.<br><br>The Nix would have to be satisfied with back-to-back 2-0 home wins.<br><br>The Wellington Phoenix have little time to celebrate as they two matches on the road next week. They\u2019ll visit Western Sydney Wanderers on Thursday night before heading to South Australia to play Adelaide United on Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"match-card-embed-root\" class=\"match-card-embed block-match-card-embed block_598d986dce545399b01e394f71110b95\" data-competition=\"9p3nnxhdjahfn8qswpzy8oyc3\" data-club=\"7213z0g9qz2msv8wbbi1xpzpw\" data-match=\"e4dvb5r3akzpmfhh5duxo7lsk\" data-position=\"12\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Wellington Phoenix:\u00a0<\/strong>39. Carolina VIL\u00c3O (gk), 2. Zoe MCMEEKEN (11. Manaia ELLIOTT 71<sup>st<\/sup>), 3. Tiana JABER (5. Alivia KELLY 71<sup>st<\/sup>), 4. Mackenzie BARRY, 6. Maya MCCUTCHEON, 7. Grace JALE, 9. Olivia FERGUSSON, 10. Alyssa WHINHAM (15. Daisy BRAZENDALE 80<sup>th<\/sup>), 14. Mebae TANAKA (20. Emma MAIN 80<sup>th<\/sup>), 16. Annalie LONGO (c), 21. Lara WALL.<br>Unused substitutes: 22. Aimee DANIELI (gk).<br><br><strong>Perth Glory:<\/strong> 1. Casey DUMONT (gk), 5. Grace JOHNSTON, 7. Megan WYNNE (25. Ella LINCOLN 85<sup>th<\/sup>), 8. Georgia CASSIDY, 9., Gabrielle HOLLAR (26. Tanika LALA 54<sup>th<\/sup>), 11. Natalie TATHEM, 13. Naomi THOMAS-CHINNAMA, 14. Miku SUNAGA, 18. Isabella FOLETTA, 27. Charli WAINWRIGHT (4. Claudia VALLETTA 74<sup>th<\/sup>), 29. Onyinyechi ZOGG (c).<br>Unused substitutes: 21. Miranda TEMPLEMAN (gk), 23. Isobel DALTON.<br><br><strong>Goals:<br><\/strong>7. Grace JALE (Wellington Phoenix) \u2013 47<sup>th<\/sup><br>9. Olivia FERGUSSON (Wellington Phoenix) \u2013 69<sup>th<\/sup><br><br><strong>Cards:<br><\/strong>4. Mackenzie BARRY (Wellington Phoenix) \u2013 yellow \u2013 11<sup>th<\/sup><br>3. Tiana JABER (Wellington Phoenix) \u2013 yellow \u2013 16<sup>th<\/sup><br>2. Zoe MCMEEKEN (Wellington Phoenix) \u2013 yellow \u2013 59<sup>th<br><\/sup>18. Isabella FOLETTA (Perth Glory) \u2013 yellow \u2013 63<sup>rd<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"324132\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/news\/ninja-a-league-round-10-match-review\/a-league-women-rd-10-wellington-phoenix-v-perth-glory-5\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/wellingtonphoenix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192341897.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"5400,3600\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Getty Images&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - JANUARY 04: Phoenix fans show their support during the round 10 A-League Women&#039;s match between Wellington Phoenix and Perth Glory at Porirua Park, on January 04, 2025, in Wellington, New Zealand. 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