Workhorse Wellington Phoenix striker David Ball has been voted the Hyundai A-League Player of the Month for February.
The Englishman has been one of Wellington’s most consistent performers in 2019/20 but took that to a new level last month.
Despite starting February with a defeat against Perth Glory, Phoenix responded in their next match, recording a 1-0 win over Melbourne City.
Brisbane Roar boss Robbie Fowler took out Coach of the Month honours.
And it was Ball who scored the all-important goal, finishing off after strong work by compatriot Gary Hooper.
Ball delivered another all-action display in Phoenix’s 2-0 in over Western United FC on February 21, icing the victory a well-taken stoppage time strike.
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That goal took his tally to five goals for the campaign for the fourth-place Phoenix.
Ball only just got the nod as February’s best, amassing 49% of the vote to finish just ahead of Western Sydney Wanderers skipper Mitch Duke (46%).
Adelaide United flyer Ben Halloran was third best with 5%.
Phoenix can continue their push for a top-two finish when they travel to lowly Central Coast Mariners on Sunday.
OCTOBER WINNER: Daniel Lopar (Western Sydney Wanderers)
NOVEMBER WINNER: Ulises Davila (Wellington Phoenix)
DECEMBER WINNER: Cameron Devlin (Wellington Phoenix)
JANUARY WINNER: Gregory Wuthrich (Perth Glory)
Central Coast Mariners v Wellington Phoenix
Sunday, 8 March
Central Coast Stadium
Kick off: 4pm AEDT
