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    Auckland FC have made a strong start to their A-League derby with the Wellington Phoenix at Mount Smart Stadium

    Auckland FC have made a strong start to their A-League derby with the Wellington Phoenix at Mount Smart Stadium


    The Black Knights lead one-nil at half-time, after 'Nix defender Isaac Hughes turned the ball into his own net.

    Auckland have now broken the record for the longest time without conceding a goal to open an Australian football league season which was at 474 minutes.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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