Irate Phoenix skipper Andrew Durante has challenged A-League bosses to undergo the torturous heat test his players were subjected to in Adelaide. Players and officials at the Wellington club are still hot under the collar at being forced to play in temperatures approaching 40C in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Adelaide United. Phoenix management unsuccessfully asked officials to push back the late afternoon kick-off time and say player welfare was put at risk. Another Phoenix veteran, Vince Lia, says the players were still feeling the affects at training four days later. Related Content Football: Clueless referees 'baffled players' Football: Wellington Phoenix earn draw against Adelaide United Football: Six teams in NZ Premiership playoff hunt"I was saying 'get through to the next one'.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 02, 2017 01:50 UTC