In another impressive display, Western United continued their climb up the Isuzu UTE A-League standings with a decisive 4-1 victory over Wellington Phoenix. This commanding win secured their position in second place.
Matt Grimaldi marked a significant milestone by scoring his first career brace, while team-mates Hiroshi Ibusuki and Rhys Bozinovski also added to the scoreline as Western triumphed over the struggling Wellington at Ironbark Fields on Saturday.
This match not only represented Western’s first victory against the Phoenix since 2022, but it also set a remarkable precedent for the club. The 2022 champions have now scored three or more goals in three consecutive A-League matches for the first time in their history, closing the gap to leaders Auckland FC to just five points.
Nathan Walker managed to net a consolation goal for Wellington; however, the defeat has intensified the struggles of the 2023-24 Semi-Finalists, leaving them languishing in 11th place and 11 points away from the top six. This loss marks their fourth consecutive defeat, extending their winless streak to six matches.
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