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Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne Victory drew 1-1, with McCutcheon scoring early and Flannery equalizing later.

Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne Victory battled to a 1-1 draw at Porirua Park in the Ninja A-League Women’s Round 15 match. The Phoenix struck early, with Maya McCutcheon finding the net just two minutes into the game, giving her team a promising start. Despite a strong first half, the Phoenix could not maintain their lead.

Melbourne Victory equalized in the 61st minute when substitute Nicki Flannery capitalized on a defensive error from the Phoenix. Both teams had opportunities to secure the win, with Phoenix`s Manaia Elliott and McCutcheon coming close to scoring again. However, a standout save from Carolina Vilão denied Emily Gielnik`s late chance, ensuring the match ended in a stalemate.

The Wellington Phoenix lineup featured Carolina Vilão in goal, supported by Tiana Jaber, Mackenzie Barry, Alivia Kelly, and others. Substitutions included Amelia Abbott, Ela Jerez, and Emma Main. Melbourne Victory`s lineup included Courtney Newbon in goal, with key players like Claudia Bunge and Emily Gielnik.

In the standings, Melbourne Victory remains in second place with 29 points, while Wellington Phoenix sits in eighth with 20 points. The current league leaders are Melbourne City with 33 points, followed closely by Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United.

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