Wellington Phoenix's treatment of Mark Rudan 'all part of the fun'

Mark Rudan secured victory on his first return to Wellington with his Western United side. Perth Glory had the game in their hands but let it slip through their fingers in the final minute of play as Roy O'Donovan scored a late equaliser. Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City couldn't sort out their differences at Marvel stadium as their match ended in a draw. Western Sydney Wanderers kicked off their new A-League season with a 2-1 win over the Central Coast Mariners. Defending A-League champions Sydney FC kicked off with a 3-2 win over Adelaide United. Western United coach Mark Rudan spent an offseason in the spotlight after his A-League defection from Wellington Phoenix. But on Sunday night he returned to Westpac Stadium, where he was booed, jeered, and even dodged a flag or two flung from the stands. "It was quite clear what my role was going to be coming back here," Rudan said after overseeing a 1-0 win. "And that was fine. We work in the entertainment industry. "No issue. No problem. No dramas. It's to be expected. All good. All part of the...

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