Phoenix keep rising as Irankunda hits new level in ALM

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Phoenix keep rising as Irankunda hits new level in ALM

SNAPSHOT OF ROUND 22 OF THE A-LEAGUE MEN SEASON

THEY SAID IT: “He’s one of the most talented I’ve ever seen in Australia; without a doubt. Tonight, he was the difference.” Western ******* coach and Socceroos great John Aloisi was in awe of Bayern Munich-bound Adelaide ******* young **** Nestory Irankunda after his match-winning hat-trick against Aloisi’s side.

MAN OF THE WEEK: It’s impossible to go past Irankunda, who scored three wonderful goals – and celebrated each with aplomb – to deliver his maiden hat-trick in a 4-1 victory. He is also the youngest player to score an A-League Men hat-trick, aged 18 years and 49 days.

TALKING POINT: Sydney FC star Joe Lolley escaped with a booking after he jumped into a challenge with Central Coast’s Storm Roux. Lolley caught the fullback with his elbow, splitting his brow open midway through the first half

STAT *******: Wellington are now six points clear on top of the table. With 46 points, they have equalled their best haul in a season (2014-15).

BEAT THAT: Ryan Scott was the hero for Newcastle in a gritty defensive performance at Melbourne City. The Jets gloveman made a huge save to deny Max Caputo at close range and tipped a late Jamie Maclaren header over the bar to preserve his clean sheet in the 0-0 draw.

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UNDER PRESSURE: Newcastle posted their fifth draw in a winless streak of nine matches which dates back to January, and remain 11th on the table amid ongoing uncertainty around the club’s future.

WHAT’S NEXT: A series of mid-week games: Macarthur host Western Sydney on Monday, Central Coast take on City on Tuesday while Sydney FC travel to Perth on Wednesday.

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