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George Clarke

Nine-man 'Nix claim ALM win over Sydney

Two missed penalties by Adam Le Fondre cost Sydney FC dearly in their loss to the Phoenix. (Jeremy Ng/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Adam Le Fondre suffered the embarrassment of missing two stoppage-time penalties as a nine-man Wellington Phoenix eked out a 1-0 win over Sydney FC in one of the most chaotic A-League Men games in recent memory.

Saturday's loss will lead to further scrutiny for Sydney head coach Steve Corica, whose side conceded while waiting to replace concussed midfielder Patrick Yazbek and had a Rhyan Grant equaliser chalked off for offside.

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