The Wellington Phoenix have fallen at the first hurdle of the A League football finals beaten 2 nil by Melbourne City in Wellington.
Phoenix' Nathan Burns on the ball during the A-League Football Elimination Final match. Photo: Photosport
It's a disappointing end to a season that held plenty of promise when the Phoenix sat at the top of the competition mid-way through the season.
An uninspiring first half saw the scores locked at nil all at halftime, with both of Melbourne City's goals coming in the second half.