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    It's a simple equation now for the Wellington Phoenix, if they're to make the A-League football finals

    It's a simple equation now for the Wellington Phoenix, if they're to make the A-League football finals


    They're sitting in the sixth and last playoff spot with two games remaining - and after Macarthur lost to Newcastle last night, only Sydney FC can knock the Nix out of the post-season.

    Defender Sam Sutton knows what's required.



    The Phoenix play the Western Sydney Wanderers again on Thursday - the team they beat back in Auckland - then Melbourne City next Monday.

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