All you need to know as the Phoenix square off against the reigning A-League Men champions in Christchurch on Saturday.

Chasing a top-six place “at a minimum’’ now driving Wellington Phoenix veteran after reaching a magic milestone.

Alyssa Whinham watched the Phoenix with her father before living her football dream and savoured a special celebration on her 50th appearance.

Wellington Phoenix striker Kosta Barbarouses is a goal scorer and he has the swagger to go with it.

The flying winger has converted into a central striker as he joins A-League all-time greats at the top of the scorers’ charts.

Kosta Barbarouses created history when he converted a second-half penalty against Macarthur FC.

Kosta Barbarouses scored his 100th A-League goal, while Kazuki Nagasawa nailed his first in Phoenix's win over Macarthur.