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Wellington Phoenix record back to back wins

11:20 am on 28 December 2013

The Wellington Phoenix footballers have recorded back-to-back wins in the A-League for the first time in 18 months, with a 1-0 away win against the Melbourne Heart.

The Phoenix pulled clear of the league's bottom side with a 74th minute goal from Belgian striker Stein Huysegems.

It's the Wellington team's first-ever victory in Victoria.

The Heart are now winless over 17 games dating back to last season.