The Wellington Phoenix have been dealt a double sucker-punch by the Newcastle Jets, losing their A-League clash 2-1 at WIN Stadium in Wollongong.
Despite dominating possession and enjoying a clutch of chances against their previously pointless opponents, the Phoenix were hit twice on the counter-attack before a late penalty gave them hope.
Valentino Yuel with a third goal in three games and Roy O'Donovan with a 50th career A-League strike were the beneficiaries of quick Newcastle breaks to put their side 2-0 ahead.
With seven minutes remaining, Wellington midfielder Cameron Devlin was brought down as he drove into the penalty area, allowing Ulises Davila to convert from the spot.
But despite their best efforts, Wellington couldn't find an equaliser and remain without a win through their first three games of the new season, while the Jets snapped their own four-match losing streak.
Meanwhile, Shane van Gisbergen has made motorsport history in the New Zealand Grand Prix at Hampton Downs.
He has started from last in pit lane and ended up taking the chequered flag.
Van Gisbergen's the first to complete such a feat in the event's history.
He's added the title to his past Supercars, Bathurst and Battle of Jacks Ridge triumphs.
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