Wellington Phoenix have thrown away a golden chance in their battle to avoid the A-League Women wooden spoon, conceding a late equaliser against Brisbane Roar.
Shea Connors finished a breakaway effort to cancel out Marisa van der Meer's first-half header in a 1-1 draw at Sky Stadium on Saturday.
The Phoenix started the afternoon five points adrift at the bottom of the table, eager to avoid another last-placed finish after their inaugural season last time out.
