Their efforts against Melbourne were certainly improved when compared to their recent back-to-back 3-0 home defeats. They played the possession game well in patches and Nathan Burns' missed penalty in the first half was one of a number of opportunities that went begging.
But that's not to say the Phoenix were in charge, however. Only Moss' heroics prevented defeat, excelling in both halves to turn away shot after shot and keep the Phoenix from falling to a third successive defeat.
Moss' impact was obvious from almost the opening whistle. Having conceded goals in the first 10 minutes of their three previous fixtures, the Phoenix had their goalkeeper to thank as they barely avoided increasing that streak.
The All Whites custodian made several decent saves as Melbourne completely dominated the early exchanges, although the Phoenix also headed to the sheds shaking their heads at having drawn a blank.
Because, after surviving the opening onslaught, the visitors took control of proceedings.
Both Burns and Roy Krishna were provided plenty of space through quick and decisive passing in the middle of the park, with the Phoenix consistently finding gaps in the Melbourne defence.
The only thing missing was the final touch and Burns was the worst transgressor, hitting a tame penalty straight at Tando Velaphi after Louis Fenton was bundled over in the box.
Despite that miss, there certainly seemed to be goals in the game, with the Phoenix having come into the contest scoring 29 of their 41 goals this season after halftime.
But if those statistics suggested a duel at one end of the park, it was down the other end where the net most looked like being breached, with Moss severely tested on another three occasions and passing every examination to earn his side a point.
Melbourne City 0
Wellington Phoenix 0
HT: 0-0
