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'Really special night': Auckland FC CEO on the team beating out Melbourne City

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sun, 3 May 2026, 10:44am
Auckland FC players celebrate winning the match, Auckland FC v Melbourne City, A-League Elimination Final match at Go Media Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday 2 May 2026. © Photo: Andrew Cornaga / Photosport x
Auckland FC players celebrate winning the match, Auckland FC v Melbourne City, A-League Elimination Final match at Go Media Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday 2 May 2026. © Photo: Andrew Cornaga / Photosport x

'Really special night': Auckland FC CEO on the team beating out Melbourne City

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sun, 3 May 2026, 10:44am

The A-League will have a new champion after Auckland FC ended Melbourne City's season in a thrilling 14-goal penalty shootout.

The Kiwi side will play Adelaide United across a two-leg semi-final.

CEO Nick Becker says it was 'crazy' watching the team's performance on the night.

"Sport is such an incredible thing, I think with football especially, because it's such a low-scoring game - the scarcity of goals and then the drama... it was a real emotional rollercoaster. 

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