The Phoenix defeated Sydney 2-1 on Sunday in their A-League football match in Wellington.
A goal by Tim Brown in the 59th minute proved to be the match decider.
The Phoenix's other goal was scored by Paul Ifill in the seventh minute.
28 Nov 2011
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