Phoenix manager Giancarlo Italiano's refusing to pin their disappointing 2-all A-League football draw on new signing Bill Tuiloma

The All Whites defender gifted visiting Melbourne City their equalising goal after bumbling the ball at his feet.

Manjrekar James then topped off a forgettable second half for Wellington's centre backs - missing a game-winning penalty in added time.

Italiano says Tuiloma was otherwise impressive in his first start for the Phoenix.