Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick admits the clubs next match could be his last chance to fire the clubs faltering A-League campaign.The Nix are yet to register a point in four games and were downright embarrassing in patches during Monday nights 6-1 defeat to Melbourne Victory.Merricks side were competitive, even at 2-0 and a man down, and did find a first goal of the season from the penalty spot after five-and-a-half-hours of searching.But from 2-1, the New Zealanders gave out and let in four goals in 20 minutes, limping to one of the biggest routs in their history.In isolation, the result can be washed away as one bad night.In the context of a tricky opening month, the signs arent great for the Kiwis.Merrick has bemoaned the impact of international fixtures and senior players heading off for All Whites duties.And his big problem is upcoming World Cup qualifiers against New Caledonia this month will again rock their campaign.According to Merrick, the Nix will be without six players for their round six away trip to Central Coast and will have to rush them back into the side on a short break and international travel to play Victory in round seven.It makes this Saturdays home date with Newcastle Jets one hell of a fixture.Youve got to win games and weve really got to win games next week. 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No. 7 overall pick DeForest Buckner has the potential to be dominant against the run and a strong pass rusher, giving the Niners a foundation for their defense.RUN TO DAYLIGHT: The Niners have one potential game-breaker on offense in third-year running back Carlos Hyde -- if he can stay healthy. Hyde showed his potential when he rushed for 168 yards in the opener last season. But he added only 302 more in six games before being shut down with a foot injury. Hydes downhill running style fits well in Kellys system.BOWMAN THE BEAST: Inside linebacker NaVorro Bowman is one of the few links left from the dominant defense that helped lead San Francisco to three straight NFC championship games from 2011-13. After sitting out 2014 with a knee injury, Bowman returned last season and made the All-Pro team despite looking like he had lost a step. But he has looked more explosive this summer and is poised for another big year.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '
