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    Coach Giancarlo Italiano admits he's learnt his lesson when it comes to over-motivating the Phoenix players for their derby battles in football's A-League

    Coach Giancarlo Italiano admits he's learnt his lesson when it comes to over-motivating the Phoenix players for their derby battles in football's A-League


    Visiting Wellington come into today's match at Mt Smart with four losses from four clashes with Auckland FC.

    Italiano says the Phoenix squad don't need any extra push as they bid to finally get one over their Kiwi rivals.



    Kickoff is set for 5pm.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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