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Macarthur FC faced a tough defeat against Wellington Phoenix at Campbelltown Sports Stadium on January 21, 2025. The match began with promise for the Bulls, who showcased creative attacking plays. An early substitution in the 10th minute saw Daniel De Silva come on for the injured Liam Rose, and he quickly made his presence felt with a near-miss shot on goal.

The breakthrough for Macarthur came in the 16th minute when Jake Hollman scored a brilliant goal, giving the Bulls a narrow lead at halftime. However, the second half turned the tide as Wellington Phoenix responded with two goals in quick succession during the 65th and 71st minutes, shifting the momentum firmly in their favor.

Despite several attempts from De Silva and Jed Drew to equalize, and the late introductions of Walter Scott, Marin Jakoliš, and Chris Ikonomidis—who made his A-League debut in the 84th minute and narrowly missed a header—Macarthur FC was unable to find the back of the net again. This loss leaves Macarthur FC in fifth place in the A-League Men standings, with 21 points from 13 matches, while Wellington Phoenix sits in ninth place with 14 points from 12 matches.

For more details on the A-League standings, visit A-League Men standings.

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