Wellington Phoenix coach rues FFA Cup loss with pre-season a 'long grind now' LIAM HYSLOPWELLINGTON PHOENIXPhoenix coach Mark Rudan says there's plenty to work on in the offensive third after losing to 10-man Bentleigh. Mark Rudan is disappointed his side will miss out on another quality pre-season match. That could have been leveraged into another camp, like the 10-day one on the Gold Coast in the leadup to Tuesday's loss, and more games against quality opposition. Even then, those national league teams will be some way off their best. The Phoenix have beaten Miramar Rangers and Wairarapa United - two mid-table Central League teams.

Source: Stuff August 08, 2018 01:41 UTC