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A last minute penalty gave the Wellington Phoenix a 2-1 upset win over Sydney FC in football's A-League.
Shane Smeltz converted an 89th minute spot kick after Sydney captain Tony Popovic handled his cross inside the penalty area.
Leo Bertos gave Wellington a 1-nil lead after powering a near-post header past the Sydney goalkeeper in the 34th minute.
Sydney looked as if it might escape with a point after a 77th minute equaliser.
The win lifts the Phoenix off the bottom of the ladder, moving above Perth and Newcastle into sixth spot.
- Newstalk ZB
