Wellington Phoenix edged out Adelaide United, 3-2, on Saturday, in a game related to matchweek 19 of Australian League. To this matchweek, Giancarlo Italiano's team came from a draw, and Carl Veart's team came from two defeats. Ben Old made a great performance with 2 goals.
The first goal was scored by Ben Old in the 34th minute.
After 60 minutes, Luka Jovanovic fired home for Adelaide United, from the penalty spot. With 69 minutes on the clock, Oskar van Hattum scored the second goal for Wellington Phoenix. In the 78th minute, Ben Old doubled the lead for Giancarlo Italiano's team. In the final minutes of the game, Carl Veart's team saw Nestory Irankunda get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. Hiroshi Ibusuki netted the last goal in the closing stages of the game.
After the result Wellington Phoenix are 1st in the table, with 37 points, while Adelaide United sit 11th place, with 16 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Giancarlo Italiano's team visit Melbourne City, whilst Carl Veart's team will host Melbourne Victory.
