Phoenix snatches draw from Victory
26/08/2007 5:20 PM
Jamie Douglas at Westpac Stadium
before putting Allsopp on goal with just the goalkeeper to beat.
But Daniel started the comeback, scoring the first goal for the Phoenix in the A-League, his 79th minute, close range header from a Ferrante corner - flicked on by a Victory defender - receiving a raucous reception from the home crowd.
The noise level doubled five minutes later when Smeltz headed home the equaliser.
For Melbourne, Hernandez made his presence felt till being replaced in the 58th minute, while Muscat marshalled the midfield well. Daniel starred for Phoenix, his frequent forays into Melbourne's half proving dangerous and difficult to handle.
Wellington 2 (Daniel 80, Smeltz 85)
Melbourne Victory 2 (Muscat 19p, Allsopp 60)
Crowd: 14,421 at Westpac Stadium