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  •   Home > News > Sports > Soccer

    A possible explanation from Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano over his side's struggles to find the back of the net this season

    A possible explanation from Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano over his side's struggles to find the back of the net this season


    The Nix have scored 17 goals this season, which is second-to-last in the competition, ahead of tonight's A-League clash against Western United in Melbourne.

    Italiano admits the team have been too dependent on striker Kosta Barbarouses to deliver goals.



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