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    The Wellington Phoenix are desperate to get a win as they face Giancarlo Italiano's friend and current Sydney FC manager Ufuk Talay

    The Wellington Phoenix are desperate to get a win as they face Giancarlo Italiano's friend and current Sydney FC manager Ufuk Talay


    Chiefy was assistant coach under Talay at the Sydney club - before taking the mantle in Wellington - now sitting third from the bottom of the A-League ladder.

    Italiano assures he has one target tonight.



    Kick-off's at 9pm.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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