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  •   Home > News > Sports > Soccer

    The Wellington Phoenix are relieved one of their key attacking threats won't be sidelined for too long

    The Wellington Phoenix are relieved one of their key attacking threats won't be sidelined for too long


    Striker David Ball will miss tomorrow's home A-League match against Western Sydney after injuring his hip flexor during the win over Central Coast.

    Coach Ufuk Talay expects Ball to back for next weekend's game away to Brisbane.



    Midfielder Alex Rufer's continuing to recover from a knee injury and won't play tomorrow.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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