Melbourne Victory secured a close 2-3 win over Wellington Phoenix at Sky Stadium, claiming just their third win in eight meetings and snapping the sides’ head-to-head deadlock.
Early goals and a stunning solo strike from Nikolaos Vergos gave the visitors a firm lead, despite a spirited Phoenix fightback.
Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano criticised his side’s defensive lapses, saying they gifted all three goals, though he praised their persistence and late push for an equaliser.
Victory withstood intense late pressure to seal the points, while Phoenix now turn their focus to a Good Friday clash with Adelaide United.
