The Northern Express Herald
- Auckland FC opened the scoring in the 31st minute through an own goal
- They doubled that lead through Nando Pijnaker in the 70th minute
- The Wellington Phoenix hit back through Kosta Barbarouses in the 82nd minute, but couldn’t find an equaliser
If you wanted a recipe for the best rivalry in New Zealand sport, this is it.
What a match. What an occasion. What a football revolution.
The short story is that Auckland FC have maintained their dominance over the Wellington Phoenix, but this was a close-run thing and a gripping encounter.