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    Nothing about Melbourne Victory scares Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano heading into tonight's winner-take-all A-League semifinal

    Nothing about Melbourne Victory scares Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano heading into tonight's winner-take-all A-League semifinal


    Italiano says Melbourne looks good on paper, but he doesn't fear them.



    Kickoff's at 6.30pm.

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