Wellington Phoenix have shown some heart and courage in their A-League men’s match against Adelaide in Wellington, fighting back from two goals down at halftime to draw 2-2.<\/p>\n
The home team weren’t looking good in the first half, as Adelaide scored the opening goal in the 14th minute to Ryan White.<\/p>\n
Luke Duzel scored a second just before the break to give the visitors a decisive lead, but the Phoenix came out a different team in the second half, as they surged back into the match, playing with enthusiasm and attacking flair.<\/p>\n
Isaac Hughes rewarded the small crowd, neatly finishing off at the near post from a Ramy Najjarine corner.<\/p>\n
Lively midfielder Corban Piper headed home the second in the 65th minute, following a pinpoint cross from Tim Payne, who returned from a long injury layoff that lasted almost three months.<\/p>\n
The Phoenix had good chances to win the game. Paulo Retre hit the post, Luke Brooke-Smith had a goal ruled out in stoppage time, when a teammate ventured offside, and Alex Rufer blasted over the top from close range right at the end.<\/p>\n
The result keeps the Phoenix in 10th place in the 12-team league. They have 15 points from their 12 games, nine points behind leaders Auckland FC.<\/p>\n
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