The Phoenix re-arises

A new-look team faced off the Melbourne Victory. It was stuttering, fitful, interesting, exciting, and entertaining. A disappointing result (losing on penalties after a 0-0 draw), but a pretty good game. The Phoenix defence was solid (McKain [edited to correct moron spelling] impressed me, as did Muscat, while Dodd did little wrong) while the midfield and attack were worryingly similar in issues to last year: limited movement, questionable fitness, a lack of pace, some splendid flair and Ferrante.

But good to be back.