Phoenix give 10-woman Melbourne City a big scare but can’t cash in on Emina Ekic’s late red card.

Follow live coverage from Melbourne as the Phoenix women face a tough one to get back on track, against the league leaders.

Kosta Barbarouses turned down a shot at history to let his captain take the Phoenix’s stoppage-time penalty.

It’s a classic football cliché that the table doesn't lie, but apparently it does in the A-League Men.

The friendship between the rival A-League coaches led to 'Uffie' Talay's daughter shedding a tear when 'Chiefy' Italiano's Phoenix crashed to a late defeat.

Phoenix striker Mariana Speckmaier blew a golden chance to tie the game when she couldn't keep her header down with the goal at her mercy.

Ufuk Talay won the battle of Phoenix coaches past and present after goalkeeper Alex Paulsen gifted Sydney a late goal.

Ufuk Talay won the battle of Phoenix coaches past and present after goalkeeper Alex Paulsen gifted Sydney the lead.

Follow live coverage as the A-League Men leaders travel to Allianz Stadium to face the 10th-placed Sydney FC.

Mariana Speckmaier had her head in her hands after blowing a chance to draw level in the final minute.

Follow live coverage as sixth-placed Sydney FC host third-placed Wellington Phoenix in their A-League Women’s match at Allianz Stadium in Sydney.

Friday's A-League Men clash between the Phoenix and Sydney FC will pit their current coach against their last one.