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Coach Bev Priestman of the Phoenix talks to goalkeeper Vic Esson during the round 21 A-League Women match between Wellington Phoenix and Western Sydney Wanderers at Porirua Park, on March 29, 2026, in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

"They can be immensely proud": Phoenix women coach on the team securing a playoff spot

Author: Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date: Sat, 4 Apr 2026, 3:16pm

The Wellington Phoenix women have booked tickets to their first A-League playoffs with a 2-nil win over hosts Adelaide in their last regular-season match.

Brooke Nunn delivered the cross for the first goal in the 30th minute before putting herself in position for the second not long after.

Sitting in second, they're all but guaranteed direct entry into the semifinals.

Head Coach Bev Priestman told Piney the team should be immensely proud of the way they stepped up and performed in a context that is traditionally difficult for the visiting team.

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