WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND – November 29, 2025 – Kosta Barbarouses' 78th-minute strike secured a vital 2-1 home win for Wellington Phoenix over Adelaide United in Friday's A-League clash at Sky Stadium, easing relegation fears.
Phoenix, eighth after back-to-back defeats, struck first via Oskar Zawada's header in the 22nd. Adelaide equalized through Hiroshi Ibusuki's tap-in before halftime, extending their streak to two.
Barbarouses, IPL standout, curled home from 20 yards, sparking 34,500 fans. Coach Paul Wieck: "Resilience defined us."
Adelaide, third, slipped after Melbourne City win. Ibusuki's form (three goals in five) couldn't overcome defensive lapses.
Next: Phoenix at Perth; Adelaide host Central Coast. Attendance record for Sky Stadium.
