David Dome: Wellington Phoenix General Manager on the Wellington Phoenix women losing to Melbourne City in A-League season opener

The Phoenix women have given up a 1-nil lead to suffer a 2-1 defeat to Melbourne City in their campaign opener.

In what was a rematch of City's win over Wellington in last season's grand final, the hosts took the lead early in the second half .

But the defending champs equalised from the penalty spot with around 20 minutes left - before a thumping Momo Hayashi free-kick clinched victory in the 87th minute.

Wellington Phoenix General Manager David Dome joined D'Arcy to recap the action.

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