The Phoenix's most successful season came to a tough end last week.

Their chances at the Premiers Plate were cut down by the Melbourne Victory, losing 1-2.

Piney caught up with head coach Giancarlo Italiano to reflect on how the season went.

He told him that it’s still hard to come to terms with their loss.

“In a couple of months, I think the players and staff will be thinking back at, you know, we we’re that close. Even though we created history for the club, I think we, you know, we had the ability to go that one step further.”

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The Phoenix's most successful season came to a tough end last week. 
Their chances at the Premiers Plate were cut down by the Melbourne Victory, losing 1-2. 
Piney caught up with head coach Giancarlo Italiano to reflect on how the season went. 
He told him that it’s still hard to come to terms with their loss. 
“In a couple of months, I think the players and staff will be thinking back at, you know, we we’re that close. Even though we created history for the club, I think we, you know, we had the ability to go that one step further.” 
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