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Wellington Phoenix FC is an Australian Association football team based in Wellington, New Zealand, competing in the Australian A-League. The club replaced the now-defunct New Zealand Knights in the 2007-08 season.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Terry McFlynn of Sydney in action during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Sydney FC
New Zealand's coach Ricki Herbert, center, celebrates his team's win over Bahrain in the World Cup qualifying playoff second leg soccer match at Westpac Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. New Zealand defeated Bahrain, 1-0. ** NEW ZEALAND OUT. Ricki Herbert
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Paul Ifill of Wellington walks out of the tunnel before the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Paul Ifill
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Liam Reddy of the Phoenix dives to save a goal during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Liam Reddy (footballer)
JINAN, CHINA - MARCH 10: Scott Jamieson (C) of Adelaide United in action during the AFC Champions League Group H match between Shandong Luneng FC and Adelaide United at Shandong Sports Center on March 10, 2010 in Jinan, China. Adelaide United
In this Feb. 25, 2010 photo provided by the Melbourne Zoo, Mali, a baby Asian elephant, born at the zoo six weeks ago, walks from beneath her mother Dokkoon after a naming ceremony performed by Buddhist monks in Melbourne, Australia. Mali is Thai for jasmine and was chosen out of five possibilities derived from her Thai lineage in a public vote held by the zoo. Melbourne
A Telstra phone booth is used in Sydney's central business district, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007. Australian telecommunications giant Telstra Corp. on Thursday reported its half-yearly profit fell 20.5 percent, but predicted its full year performance will be better than expected. In its first result since being released from government ownership last year, Telstra said its profit for the six months to Dec. 31, 2006, fell to 1.7 billion Australian dollars (US$1.3 billion; Euro990 million) from A$2.14 billion (US$1.7 billion; Euro1.3 billion) in the same period last year. Sydney
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 15: Tarek Elrich of the Newcastle Jets poses during the 2010 A-League Finals Series Launch at the Sheraton on the Park Hotel on February 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Newcastle Jets
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA -MARCH 16: Rodrigo Vargas is seen during a Melbourne Victory A-League training session ahead of this weekend's final, at Olympic Park on March 16, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Melbourne Victory
GREYMOUTH, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 13: Jacob Roberts (R) of Christchurch races during the one day event during the Speight's Coast to Coast on February 13, 2010 in Greymouth, New Zealand. Christchurch
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Andrew Durante of the Phoenix in action during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Andrew Durante (footballer)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 15: Victor Sikora of Perth Glory poses during the 2010 A-League Finals Series Launch at the Sheraton on the Park Hotel on February 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Perth Glory
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 23: Mark Bridge (L) of Sydney passes the ball in front of Shane Huke of the Mariners during the round 19 A-League match between Sydney FC and the Central Coast Mariners at the Sydney Football Stadium on December 23, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. Mark Bridge (footballer)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Alex Brosque of Sydney FC contests the ball with Andrew Durante of the Phoenix during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Alex Brosque
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 15: The All Whites celebrate during a victory parade through the CBD on November 15, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. New Zealand won 1-0 over Bahrain at a FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifing match at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington last night giving them entery into the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. New Zealand national football team
DRESDEN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 23: The head of World Cup organising committee Dresden Klaus Reichenbach attends the opening of the local FIFA Womens World Cup 2011 Office at the Hygienemuseum on February 23, 2010 in Dresden, Germany. FIFA World Cup
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 07: (L-R) Paul Ifill, Andrew Durante, Tim Brown club owner Terry Serepisos and Daniel of the Phoenix celebrate after the A-League Minor Semi Final match between the Wellington Phoenix and the Newcastle Jets at Westpac Stadium on March 7, 2010 in Wellington, New Zealand. Tim Brown
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: A float with children during the Brisbane St. Patrick's Day Parade in the Brisbane CBD on March 13, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia. The parade, held a week out from St. Patrick's Day, is organised by the Queensland Irish Association who will celebrate their 21st birthday at this year's event. Brisbane

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Vince Lia of the Phoenix in action during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Vince Lia of the Phoenix in action during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: The Phoenix pose for a team photo before the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: The Phoenix pose for a team photo before the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Terry McFlynn of Sydney in action during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Terry McFlynn of Sydney in action during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Chris Greenacre of the Phoenix in action during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Chris Greenacre of the Phoenix in action during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Emmanuel Muscat of the Phoenix in action during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Emmanuel Muscat of the Phoenix in action during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Emmanuel Muscat of the Phoenix in action during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Emmanuel Muscat of the Phoenix in action during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Andrew Durante of the Phoenix in action during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Andrew Durante of the Phoenix in action during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Leo Bertos of the Phoenix in action during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Leo Bertos of the Phoenix in action during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Tony Lockhead of the Phoenix contests the ball with Chris Payne of Sydney FC during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Tony Lockhead of the Phoenix contests the ball with Chris Payne of Sydney FC during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Vince Lia of the Phoenix contests the ball with Karol Kisel of Sydney FC during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Vince Lia of the Phoenix contests the ball with Karol Kisel of Sydney FC during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Alex Brosque of Sydney FC contests the ball with Andrew Durante of the Phoenix during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Alex Brosque of Sydney FC contests the ball with Andrew Durante of the Phoenix during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Christopher Payne of Sydney FC kicks the ball during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Christopher Payne of Sydney FC kicks the ball during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Sydney FC players bow to the crowd after winning the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Sydney FC players bow to the crowd after winning the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Jonathan McKain of the Phoenix contests the ball with Alex Brosque of Sydney FC during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Jonathan McKain of the Phoenix contests the ball with Alex Brosque of Sydney FC during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Paul Ifill of Wellington walks out of the tunnel before the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Paul Ifill of Wellington walks out of the tunnel before the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Sydney FC fans celebrate after winning the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Sydney FC fans celebrate after winning the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Sydney FC coach Vitezslav Lavicka waves to the crowd after winning the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Sydney FC coach Vitezslav Lavicka waves to the crowd after winning the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Karol Kisel of Sydney FC celebrates with fans after winning the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Karol Kisel of Sydney FC celebrates with fans after winning the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Liam Reddy of the Phoenix dives to save a goal during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Liam Reddy of the Phoenix dives to save a goal during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Mark Bridge of Sydney FC celebrates with team mate Stuart Musialik after kicking a goal during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Mark Bridge of Sydney FC celebrates with team mate Stuart Musialik after kicking a goal during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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"I have a couple of good options. Everyone knows about the interest of Melbourne Heart so that's there for sure and now Sydney so we'll wait and see."


John Aloisi Mar 16 2010 5:33 AM from Sportal Australia

"Just talk to the players and be with them"


John Aloisi Mar 16 2010 5:33 AM from Sportal Australia

"Despite their loss to Sydney at the weekend I think it's fair to say that all New Zealanders will be proud of how far they got in the competition this year"


John Key Mar 16 2010 2:50 AM from FijiLive

"New Zealand's participation in the World Cup has the potential to generate significant flow-on benefits for New Zealand from both increased participation in football domestically and promotion of New Zealand internationally"


John Key Mar 16 2010 2:50 AM from FijiLive

"I'm shattered ... We have worked so hard to get here and to have it taken from you is really devastating."


John Aloisi Mar 15 2010 4:19 PM from Sportal Australia

"If the grand final was tomorrow, Johnny would put his hand up ... It'll be assessed and we'll go through it all, but knowing Johnny and how much it would mean for him to play in a grand final for Sydney FC after the rough start..."


Simon Colosimo Mar 14 2010 1:49 PM from Sydney Morning Herald

"I've kind of sat here with professional football in New Zealand and it was really, really difficult."


Ricki Herbert Mar 14 2010 3:38 AM from Sportal Australia

"I can only thank everyone in this room. It's a mark of where the club has got to and we've got a lot of great people and players surrounding it supporting it"


Ricki Herbert Mar 14 2010 3:38 AM from Sportal Australia

"We'd still prefer Johnny be there because last week we did well against them (in the major-semi final second leg) and having Johnny on the park adds extra options for us"


Alex Brosque Mar 14 2010 3:33 AM from Fox Sports Australia

"I cop a bit of criticism, maybe more than most"


Tim Brown Mar 13 2010 4:27 PM from New Zealand Herald
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Vince Lia of the Phoenix in action during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Vince Lia of the Phoenix in action during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: The Phoenix pose for a team photo before the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: The Phoenix pose for a team photo before the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Terry McFlynn of Sydney in action during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Terry McFlynn of Sydney in action during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Chris Greenacre of the Phoenix in action during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Chris Greenacre of the Phoenix in action during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Emmanuel Muscat of the Phoenix in action during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Emmanuel Muscat of the Phoenix in action during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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