Ifill scored twice as Phoenix secured fourth spot (and a home game in the finals) with a 3-0 win over Central Coast Mariners on Friday night.

Ifill, rated by Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert as the best player in the competition, again underlined his value to the team. He was a constant menace to the Mariners' midfield and defence and his finishing was clinical.

The forward said Phoenix were thrilled with the result - and confirmation of the home semifinal - but that the job was not done.

"It was up to us to do the business (against the Mariners) and we have. We've got a home semi and hopefully we can get 20,000-plus people here for that," he said.

"We know that to get a team over here we'll fancy ourselves, so now it's down to us as a squad to do the right things and plan, because we've got a great chance to go on with it."

Ifill also sounded a personal word of warning to his rivals following the 3-0 win.

"To be honest I thought I had a good 20 minutes but I wasn't best pleased with the first half," he said. "I was a bit frustrated and I felt I was trying to do too much with the ball, trying to take people on to tight.

"We talked about that at halftime, about moving the ball more quickly, and I think we all did in the second half.

"I said in the press that I thought I was due to stand up and be counted. Like I said, I think I only had a good 20 minutes, so I'm due another one - I'll save a bit in the tank for next week and we'll go again."

While Ifill won the plaudits, he was adamant the win was another total team effort.

"Greenie (Greenacre) runs his backside off and although he's frustrated, because he prides himself on goals, I don't think we could have won as many games as we have without him," added Ifill.

"For me the back four was so strong, Rocket (keeper Liam Reddy) has kept his third clean sheet in a row (another club best for the Phoenix), and the midfield boys were superb. Personally it's nice to score goals but I can't get them without the team."