In post-match interview with Fox Sports, Fenton then took aim at the decision.

"It didn't even f*****g hit my hand. It's f****d," Fenton told interviewer Archie Thompson, before storming off and continuing to swear.

Fenton also earned lots of praise on social media for his outburst.

Phoenix general manager David Dome tweeted he would issue a 'please explain' to A-League bosses first thing Monday morning.

"​Really pleased with how the team responded tonight in difficult circumstances! But phone call going in Mon to officials boss.

"Not only the pen, but also two rookie officials in charge - one in the middle, one in charge of VAR - at the same time. Why? [sic]."

Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay was furious with the decision, saying it changed the outcome of the game.

"I thought it came off his body first and, if it's hit his arm after that and in the new laws, they state that if it hits your body first, then it hits your arm - it's accidental, so it's play on.

"But the decision was made and that changed the game."

Earlier, the Phoenix took the lead, when star-signing Gary Hooper scored his first goal for the club, before City hit back with three straight.

The result leaves the Phoenix winless after four games and sitting last on the A-League standings.

The Phoenix are back in action on Sunday, away to Melbourne Victory, also at AAMI Park.

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