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Wellington Phoenix FC Fever Trivia Quiz

This quiz is for fans of the Wellington Phoenix Football Club and/or for those who'd like to know a little more about soccer in New Zealand.

A multiple-choice quiz by NickMc. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
NickMc

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
383,860

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
91

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Wellington Phoenix Football Club was established in 2007 after which former NZ-based team dissolved? Hint

Auckland Pawns

New Zealand Bishops

New Zealand Knights

Wellington Queens

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Question 2 of 10

2. With no New Zealand professional football league when they were established in 2007, the Wellington Phoenix joined which already established Australian league? Hint

ANZ-League

Australian Premier League

A-League

Z-League

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Question 3 of 10

3. The first Wellington Phoenix FC match was a draw against which Melbourne team, whose name might suggest a different result? Hint

Melbourne Capitols

Melbourne Heart

Melbourne Victory

Melbourne FC

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Question 4 of 10

4. What are Wellington's traditional colours, which the Phoenix FC team have adopted? Hint

Red & White

Yellow & Orange

Red & Orange

Yellow & Black

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Wellington Phoenix FC fans are collectively known by which 'catchy' name? Hint

Yellow Fever

Black Plague

The Pinkeyes

Scarlet Fever

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Wellington Phoenix FC's traditional "home ground" stadium is known by which unusual nickname? Hint

The Muffin Tray

The Cake Tin

The Oven

The Pantry

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Question 7 of 10

7. Unsurprisingly, the Wellington Phoenix FC mascot is a phoenix. What's its nickname? Hint

It doesn't have one

Alex

Nixie

Fee

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Question 8 of 10

8. In which season did the Wellington Phoenix FC first reach the playoffs? Hint

2009-10

2013-14

2007-08

2014-15

9. After coaching the New Zealand Knights for their final few matches, which New Zealander coached the Wellington Phoenix FC for their first five seasons before resigning in 2013 with the team sitting in last place on the table? Hint

Ernie Merrick

Ricki Merrick

Herbert Merrick

Ricki Herbert

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Question 10 of 10

10. The club's fans have a tradition every Christmas where they visit 12 pubs before and after a December home game. After which former Wellington Phoenix FC defender is this rite of passage named? Hint

Shane Smeltz

Tony Lochhead

Paul Ifill

Tim Brown

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Wellington Phoenix Football Club was established in 2007 after which former NZ-based team dissolved?

Answer: New Zealand Knights

The Wellington Phoenix rose from the ashes of the New Zealand Knights (based in Auckland) when they were dissolved after a string of poor performances (5 wins, 4 draws, and 12 losses in the 2006-07 season, poor crowd attendance, and a lack of local players being developed.

The Knights were formed from Football Kingz (aka Auckland Kingz, established in 1999), and were a foundation member of the A-League in 2005.

2. With no New Zealand professional football league when they were established in 2007, the Wellington Phoenix joined which already established Australian league?

Answer: A-League

The A-League was developed after the National Soccer League (NSL) in Australia started to decline, losing sponsorships, a television broadcaster, and failing to attract high-quality players. The first A-League match was played on 26th August 2005 and the Wellington Phoenix's first match was played exactly two years later on 26th August 2007.

3. The first Wellington Phoenix FC match was a draw against which Melbourne team, whose name might suggest a different result?

Answer: Melbourne Victory

Melbourne Victory were considered one of the strongest teams in the A-League in 2007 and a 2-2 draw was considered a credible effort. The game was played in Wellington, NZ.

4. What are Wellington's traditional colours, which the Phoenix FC team have adopted?

Answer: Yellow & Black

Most of Wellington's sports teams wear a uniform with yellow & black as the primary colours.

5. The Wellington Phoenix FC fans are collectively known by which 'catchy' name?

Answer: Yellow Fever

If the Wellington Phoenix are winning with 10 minutes left to play, the Yellow Fever have a fun tradition where many fans will take off their shirts and wave them in this air. It can be very cold in Wellington so they are some very brave souls!

6. The Wellington Phoenix FC's traditional "home ground" stadium is known by which unusual nickname?

Answer: The Cake Tin

Westpac Stadium is affectionately known by local Wellingtonians as 'The Cake Tin' due to its height, oval shape, and silver colour.

7. Unsurprisingly, the Wellington Phoenix FC mascot is a phoenix. What's its nickname?

Answer: Nixie

Nixie was the Wellington Phoenix's first mascot and debuted in 2012. He aims to help kids learn more about soccer and the lifestyle that goes along with it, e.g. being active, eating well, and showing respect.

8. In which season did the Wellington Phoenix FC first reach the playoffs?

Answer: 2009-10

After finishing 4th on the regular season table, the team beat Perth Glory in a penalty shoot-out and followed this up by beating the Newcastle Jets 3-1 in the next round. They then faced Sydney FC in the preliminary final where they finally lost. This meant the team finished the season in 3rd place. Sydney FC went on to win the Grand Final 4-2 on penalties (1-1, still 1-1 after extra time) against Melbourne Victory.

Answer: Ricki Herbert

Ricki Herbert also coached the New Zealand national team, the 'All Whites', from 2005-2014.

Answer: Tony Lochhead

The '12 Pubs of Lochhead' is a great way to celebrate the first half of the season with fellow supporters. It's important to drink responsibly though!

Source: Author NickMc

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