By Kris ShannonWellington Phoenix 1 Central Coast Mariners 0The return of Michael McGlinchey was tonight enough for the Wellington Phoenix to earn a much-needed victory over the Central Coast Mariners. McGlinchey's early intervention eventually proved pivotal as, after spurning several chances to add to their lead, the Phoenix were left to hang on for the three points they required to start a testing week. Most of the openings arrived in the wide channels as the Phoenix sent in plenty of crosses of varying quality. And that approach created plenty of opportunities on the counter, with substitutes Hamish Watson and Adam Parkhouse somehow conspiring to squander a breakaway that seemed certain to result in a second goal. Wellington Phoenix 1 (M. McGlinchey 9)Central Coast Mariners 0Halftime: 1-0- NZ Herald

Source: New Zealand Herald January 14, 2017 08:38 UTC