5 Jan 2015

Phoenix propelled to second on ladder

10:41 am on 5 January 2015

The Wellington Phoenix have continued their hottest streak in their A-League football history with a 3-0 win over the Brisbane Roar at home.

Jeremy Brockie celebrates scoring the first of his two goals in his last Phoenix game

Jeremy Brockie celebrates scoring the first of his two goals in his last Phoenix game Photo: Photosport

It's the Phoenix's fourth straight win, they're unbeaten in seven games and the victory over the defending champions means the Wellingtonians have taken a perfect nine points from their three holiday period games in eight days.

The first goal came in the third minute when Manny Muscat beat his last man with a sublime touch and the keeper had no chance.

The second goal came after the main break when Jeremy Brockie, who was playing his last game for the club, was awarded a penalty in the 50th minute.

Brockie, who is joining the South African football club SuperSport United in Pretoria, then finished with a flourish when he scored his second goal in the 66th minute.

The win propels the Phoenix to second on the A-League ladder.

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