WELLINGTON, May 3 (Reuters) - Melbourne City ripped up the form book with a 2-0 win over Wellington Phoenix in the first round of the A-League playoffs on Sunday to set up a semi-final meeting with neighbours Melbourne Victory.
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Second half goals from former Socceroo target man Josh Kennedy and Martinique international Harry Novillo gave the Manchester City-backed club their maiden playoff victory in their fifth A-League season.