Goals by Andrew Durante and Eugene Dadi can’t erase handball controversy as the Phoenix go down in Sydney.

Tim Brown's goal celebrations are many and varied - which is good for a midfielder once described as lacking creativity.

The A-League soccer grand final is an all-Australian affair after Sydney FC ended Wellington Phoenix's history-making season in controversial circumstances at the Sydney Football Stadium tonight.

Sydney FC have caused problems for the Wellington Phoenix this season but the tables may turn tomorrow, Harry Ngata predicts.

Phoenix one game away from the grand final after another thriller in Wellington yesterday.

The miracle of the Phoenix isn't just that they are now a game away from making the A-league grand final.

Football Federation Australia bosses were smiling all the way to the bank after Sunday's bumper crowd watched the Phoenix eliminate Perth from the Al-League playoffs.

Phoenix’s dream continues as stand-in keeper delivers in penalty shootout, writes former All White Harry Ngata.

Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert faces a juggling act of mammoth proportions to get his team fit and coherent for their second A-League playoff match.

The Wellington Phoenix A-League season lives after two outstanding saves in a tense penalty shootout against Perth Glory.