The Wellington Phoenix have stayed in touch with the women’s A-League leaders with an impressive 2-0 win against Newcastle Jets at Sky Stadium.
Mariana Speckmaier scored from the penalty spot and set up a second goal for midfielder Hope Breslin as the team provided Christmas cheer to their hometown fans.
Main photo: Mariana Speckmaier sends the ‘keeper the wrong way from the penalty spot.
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Result
Game played on Saturday December 23, 2023
Wellington Phoenix 2 (Mariana Speckmaier 34′ pen, Hope Breslin 39′)
Newcastle Jets 0