Football: Phoenix know winning can deliver first plate
The Wellington Phoenix have their fate in their own hands. They have four games before the A-League playoffs - win them all and they finish top.
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Steven Holloway: The good, bad and bizarre of 2014
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Chris Rattue: Women footballers can't fight genetics
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The empty seat syndrome
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Sam Malcolmson: Fifa U20 worlds have truly global reach
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Steven Holloway: Weird national league could be best yet
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Sam Malcolmson: NZF needs to mine treasures of game
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Football: Riera may be a life saver
He was driving ambulances in Spain four years ago and now Wellington Phoenix midfielder Albert Riera wants to play for the All Whites.
Football: Auckland clubs may cop an Ifill
Phoenix stalwart Paul Ifill will consider relocating to Auckland to play for Auckland City or Waitakere United to revive his football career.
Backing Brazil - from go to whoa!
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Soccer: Another City title would aid All Whites job bid
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Soccer: Pro dream on line for veteran goalkeeper
The zoology student, arguably the best amateur goalkeeper in New Zealand, has just been recalled to the All Whites and now, at the ripe age of 30, is playing the best soccer of his career.
Soccer: UK-based All Whites skip game
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Soccer: Tour games could cost armchair fans
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Soccer: All White helps stun Ajax
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Soccer: Phoenix feel the pressure
As Andrew Durante sat back and talked about the final game of the Wellington Phoenix' season, he looked drained.