Wellington Phoenix

Wellington Phoenix forgot their finishing woes just long enough to sneak a 1-0 win over Perth Glory in an often lacklustre A-League match in Wellington.

The Phoenix's road woes continued in Morwell today, going down 1-0 to the Melbourne Heart in a game of missed chances and rattled woodwork.

One man might not make a team but it's hard to deny that Paul Ifill is the heart and soul of the Wellington Phoenix.

A slowly improving injury roster and two battling draws have given Wellington Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert a glimmer of hope ahead of Sunday's A-League soccer clash with Sydney in Wellington.

The venue was different but the outcome all too familiar for the Wellington Phoenix, as they drew 1-1 with Adelaide at Eden Park today.

Despite going in to the game as $10 outsiders, the Wellington Phoenix held on a for a courageous 1-all draw with the Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium today.

Ben Sigmund became the fourth Phoenix player to be red-carded in as many games this season as the Wellington-based club lost 2-1 to the Melbourne Victory at Westpac Stadium in Wellington today.

Wellington Phoenix midfielder Nicky Ward has been cleared to play against Perth on Sunday.

Playing at home continues to suit the Wellington Phoenix, who dispatched the Newcastle Jets 2-0 at their Westpac Stadium fortress today.

The Wellington Phoenix have the potential to become one of the strongest clubs in the A-League but they start this season from a position of relative weakness after a turbulent recent history.