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Australian A-League

Jan 18, 2014 at 6.30am UK

Wellington Wellington Phoenix
5-0
Victory Melbourne Victory

Hernandez (18', 45' pen.), Cunningham (45'), Brockie (86'), Huysegems (88')

FT(HT: 3-0)

Match Report

Football

Wellington produce five-goal display against Melbourne Victory

By Darren Plant, Senior Reporter | 18 January 2014

Wellington Phoenix produce a stunning performance to beat Melbourne Victory 5-0 to register just their second home win of the season.

Wellington Phoenix have registered just their second home win of the season with a crushing 5-0 triumph over Melbourne Victory.

Carlos Hernandez netted two first-half goals for Wellington as they overpowered third-place Melbourne to move up to eight position in the A-League table.

The home side dominated the opening 20 minutes of the match, with Hernandez bursting into the penalty area before driving the ball into the bottom corner to hand his team the lead.

Two goals on the half-time whistle put Phoenix in firm control, with Hernandez converting from the spot after Kenny Cunningham had doubled his side's advantage with a dipping volley.

Wellington continued to control the game after the break without adding to their tally, but late goals from Jeremy Brockie and Stein Huysegems capped off a remarkable performance.