"Chris Payne is surprised by the strength of the reaction to his controversial handball goal against the Wellington Phoenix in Saturday night's A-League preliminary final." writes Michael Cockerill
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Reaction surprises Sydney handball goalscorer

Such a Payne that Phoenix run had to end this way
"Wellington Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert is refusing to let Sydney's controversial "Hand of Payne" goal sour a breakthrough season for the A-League club." writes Fred Woodcock
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Phoenix Target 10,000
"Resurgent Wellington Phoenix are targeting average home crowds next season of at least 10,000 as the boom Kiwi franchise looks to build on a stellar third season in the A-League." writes Aidan Ormond
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Phoenix still up in arms over what FFA calls an 'unfortunate one-off' mistake
"Furious Wellington Phoenix officials boarded their flight home yesterday still dismayed at the refereeing blunder that helped Sydney FC to victory on Saturday but Football Federation Australia insists the incident isn't symptomatic of a wider problem with match officials." writes Sebastian Hassett
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Payne collects handsome dividend for his subterfuge
"Does Chris Payne feel guilty? We don't know, because Sydney FC have gagged him in the wake of his controversial goal against Wellington Phoenix on Saturday night." writes Michael Cockerill
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Sydney FC and Wellington Pheonix players do not blame Chris Payne for his handball goal
"Sydney FC and Wellington players leapt to the defence of sky blues' teenage striker Chris Payne after he found himself the centre of the A-League's own handball controversy following last night's preliminary final." writes AAP
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Phoenix cry foul as Sky Blues march to final
"Wellington Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert did all but accuse Sydney FC super-sub Chris Payne of cheating late last night, equating an apparent handballed goal to the infamous Thierry Henry-assisted goal for France that ended Ireland's World Cup hopes, following his side's season-ending semi-final loss to the Sky Blues." writes David Sygall
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Reddy has signed nothing: Phoenix
"Liam Reddy has not signed any A-League contract for next season, the Wellington Phoenix chief executive insists." writes smh.com.au
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All aboard the Wellington wagon: there might even be home games
"Phoenix boss Tony Pignata wants season ticket sales to double next year but he has warned Wellington fans they will have to swallow a "slight price rise"." writes Simon Plumb
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Lavicka Looks Ahead To Decider
"Sydney FC manager Vitezslav Lavicka remains focused ahead of the A-League Grand Final, but still offered praise for his side after defeating Wellington Phoenix 4-2 in the Preliminary Final." writes Ben Somerford
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