Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick rated it as one of the top performances of the year and described it as a "1-all massacre" but admitted his players were disappointed with leaving two points at Eden Park on Saturday.
Phoenix fans might still be shaking their heads this morning. Not so much in disappointment, more in disbelief.
Ernie Merrick thought it was too good to be true when he heard about Roly Bonevacia a few months ago.
Ernie Merrick will wake up this morning a contented man, feeling that his philosophy is finally bearing fruit at the Phoenix.
It's too early to say the Phoenix are at the crossroads but the last seven days have been a major setback for the Wellington team.
An Adelaide winner with the last kick of the game continued a stretch of futility for the Phoenix in South Australia.
The Wellington Phoenix are usually left badly hit by the All Whites' demands during the Fifa international window, but Andrew Durante believes this week's changes should be seen as a positive.
A lesson in persistence saw the Phoenix eventually earn a win over the champions of Asia at Westpac Stadium tonight.
Playing against the Victory in Melbourne is a losing formula for the Wellington Phoenix.
The Wellington Phoenix are adamant they will have their A-League licence extended before the end of the season.
It's fair to say Alex Rodriguez never expected to end up in Wellington during his football career.
After missing the A-League playoffs for the past two seasons, the Phoenix will aim to get back among the title contenders, starting with a home win over Perth Glory today.
Ben Sigmund spent most Friday mornings last season hiding in Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick's office.
Michael McGlinchey could officially be a Phoenix player by the end of this week.