The Wellington Phoenix have lost a heartbreaking opening match of the A-League football competition, going down 2-1 at home to the Brisbane Roar.
The Phoenix led 1-nil at half-time through Belgian striker Stein Huysagems but conceded twice from there, including the matchwinner in injury time.
The Phoenix were especially hard-hit by the A-League's refusal to acknowledge FIFA's international window, with a number of first-choice players away with the All Whites and the Junior All Whites.
