Herbert was delighted to follow up last week's win against Central Coast with another three points, this time against Brisbane Roar.

"I think we played really well again tonight. It was good Eugene getting involved, that's always a bonus," he said.

"It proved to be the right decision (starting him). "It was quality, absolute quality," said Herbert of Dadi's first goal in Wellington colours.

"I think that's the mark of the player. He brings that. He's got a brand Eugene and he'll be a crowd favourite.

"It was just an excellent goal. That's in his locker. I don't think every player has that but he certainly does."

Skipper Andrew Durante, who set up the Ivory Coast striker for his wonder-goal, added: "He's 36 years old and to be able to do that is pretty impressive."

Dadi only arrived in the New Zealand capital from Perth this week but his influence is already being felt.

"He gets in good positions and makes himself available," said Durante. "He was a great target man for us. He held things up, got in the box and our instructions were to get the ball to him, get early crosses in and it was fantastic."

The win at Westpac Stadium was Phoenix's first against the Roar in nine attempts and lifted them to fourth on the ladder.

"They are a good mobile side and if you don't shut them down they can hurt you," added Herbert.

"I thought we were organised enough tonight to deal with a lot of those things. They are a good team and it's a good result for us.

"The players know what's on the line now. That's a great three points for us but there's still a lot of work to go."