“I don’t like draws. I get sick of draws sometimes,” Robinson said. “We threw two points away today, I genuinely believe that and I said that to them. What we need to learn is how to be better [at] seeing out games.”

Wellington were the happier team with the draw, given the absence of injured defensive stalwart Luke DeVere and suspended striker David Ball, who joined Tomer Hemed and Jaushua Sotirio on the sidelines.

Kwame Yeboah, right, scored the first of the Wanderers’ two second-half goals at WIN Stadium.Credit:Getty

The point – the first the Phoenix have earned at their temporary home away from home this season – also keeps the New Zealanders off the foot of the table, clear of struggling Melbourne Victory.

The Wanderers threw on returning favourite Mitchell Duke and ex-Premier League midfielder Jordon Mutch for their first minutes of the season in the second half but will be left to rue their sluggish start to the match.

Wellington jumped out of the gates with Muratovic’s opener, which was deftly crafted by skipper Davila, who was cheered on all evening by the same crew of raucous, drum-bashing Mexican fans who turned up to their match against Sydney FC earlier this month to cheer on their countryman.

This time they were guests of the Phoenix, who bussed them down from Sydney, and they had their chanting accompanied by a saxophone . With the Red and Black Bloc also in good voice, it made for a cracking atmosphere that lifted the players.

Louis Fenton (centre) secured a late point for the Phoenix.

Louis Fenton (centre) secured a late point for the Phoenix.Credit:Getty

For Wellington in particular, dislocated from their home and their supporters for so long, it was beautiful noise. “For us it’s fantastic. We’re going to have 26 away games this season unfortunately, and the support that came down with the Mexicans behind the goal, that adds value to the team,” coach Ufuk Talay said.

“It’s great support not just for Ullie but the team – WIN Stadium is our home stadium but there probably would have been more Western Sydney supporters at the game so any type of support we can get, it plays a massive role.”

Wellington’s home end nearly had more reason to cheer in the 17th minute when the lively Reno Piscopo rattled the woodwork with a wicked half-volley, only for the ball to bounce harmlessly clear.

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The Wanderers grew into the contest and were all over Wellington after half-time, with the introduction of Simon Cox, Duke, Kamau and Mutch off the bench – eye-watering firepower for any A-League side – turning the game on its head.

Yeboah and Kamau were both spotted at the back post for their goals in the 71st and 76th minute, by crosses from Keanu Baccus and Daniel Wilmering respectively, and Western Sydney looked home and hosed.

However, the Phoenix had the final say, with Alex Rufer heading Clayton Lewis’ set-piece across goal just three minutes later to Fenton, who was able to nod in the equaliser.

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