wing before wrong-footing another Phoenix defender and setting up teammate Ryo Nagai, who was able to tuck the ball in the corner of the goal.

Mitch Nichols
The combative Victory midfielder gets another nod in the team of the week, getting through a mountain of work in the eventful Big Blue derby. Nichols- combination with Socceroo Mark Milligan continues to go from strength to strength and his duel with Alessandro Del Piero in the middle of the park throughout the night was one of many highlights. The former Roar player has consistently been one of the Navy Blues best this season and is surely one former coach Ange Postecoglou will be keeping a close eye on for the national team.

Carlos Hernandez
It-s not taken Carlos Hernandez long to remind Hyundai A-Leaguefans of his capabilities since making his return. Linking up with former mentor Ernie Merrick at the Phoenix, the Costa Rican has been the Phoenix-s go to man in a strong attacking lineup. Hernandez has been a constant threat from deadball situations and it was a perfectly weighted freekick that saw Wellington take an early lead against Perth. The Costa Rican has been named in the squad to face Australia next week and is certainly one the Socceroos will have to watch.

Shannon Cole
The Wanderers utility was handed his first start of the season and produced a man-of-the-match performance in the win over Heart. The 29-year-old was deployed on the right wing and proved more than adequate cover for the injured Youssouf Hersi. Cole-s positional play and work rate