10 Jan 2010

Wellington Phoenix climb into fourth place on A -League ladder

5:56 am on 10 January 2010

The Wellington Phoenix football side has climbed into fourth place on the A- league ladder after its 3-1 win against the Brisbane Roar last evening in Wellington.

New recruit, Ivory Coast striker, Eugene Dadi scored twice while Phoenix defender Tim Brown gave the hosts a one nil lead at half time with a classy header in the 22nd minute.

The Phoenix now have 28 points, the same as the Newcaste Jets, but head the Jets on goal difference.