Wellington Phoenix and Canberra United Draw 1-1 in Season Opener
The Wellington Phoenix shared points in their women's A-League opener, drawing 1-1 with Canberra United at Wellington's Sky Stadium under challenging windy conditions.
Match Highlights
- Canberra United took the lead in the 18th minute after Phoenix defender Marisa van der Meer missed a ball in the box, allowing Josie Aulicino to deflect it past goalkeeper Vic Esson.
- Van der Meer redeemed herself in the 39th minute, skillfully directing her shot across the goal line following a corner that Canberra United failed to clear.
Marisa van der Meer displayed excellent technique to guide her shot on target, securing the equalizer for Wellington Phoenix.
Match Details
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Final Score: Wellington Phoenix 1 (Marisa van der Meer 39′) – Canberra United 1 (Josie Aulicino 18′)
Post-Match Standings
Table status as of 9pm NZT on November 8, 2025.
This story was first published on November 8, 2025.
Summary: The closely contested match ended in a 1-1 draw, with both teams battling the wind and sharing points in a competitive start to the women's A-League season.