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Brisbane Roar defeated Wellington Phoenix 1-0, with Grace Kuilamu scoring the decisive goal amid Phoenix`s dominance.

Brisbane Roar clinched a narrow 1-0 victory over Wellington Phoenix at Perry Park on February 2, 2025. The match`s only goal came from Grace Kuilamu in the 62nd minute, who headed the ball into the net following a corner kick. Despite the goal, Wellington Phoenix`s coach Paul Temple voiced his discontent, arguing that there was a foul on goalkeeper Carolina Vilão during the play.

Wellington Phoenix dominated the match with a staggering 22 shots compared to Brisbane`s seven, yet they struggled to convert their chances into goals. Brisbane`s goalkeeper Olivia Sekany was kept busy throughout the match, although she faced limited threats from Wellington`s attempts. Alyssa Whinham had several close calls, including a shot directly at Sekany and another that just skimmed over the bar. Grace Jale also came close with a header that went wide just before halftime.

The match attracted an attendance of 2,866 fans, with referees including Molly Godsell overseeing the action. Yellow cards were issued to Alex Smith of Brisbane in the 34th minute, Alivia Kelly of Wellington in the 38th minute, and Maya McCutcheon of Wellington in the 88th minute. Following this match, Brisbane Roar`s record stands at 8 wins, 0 draws, and 6 losses, totaling 24 points, while Wellington Phoenix holds 6 wins, 1 draw, and 7 losses with 19 points. The current league leaders are Melbourne City, Melbourne Victory, and Adelaide United.

Coach Paul Temple expressed pride in his team`s performance despite the loss, highlighting their ability to create numerous scoring opportunities. Wellington Phoenix will look to bounce back in their next match against Melbourne Victory at Porirua Park this Saturday.

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