Guillermo May of Auckland FC. Photo: Mark Evans / www.photosport.nz
Auckland FC have kept their lead at the top of the men's A-League ladder with a 2-nil win over Western United in Melbourne.
Guillermo May and Max Mata stunned United with their goals on Saturday night, scored within two minutes just before halftime.
The Auckland side shut out United in the second half with a superb defensive display in very windy conditions.
The win has avenged Auckland's 4-0 loss at the hands of United in December, their first defeat in the competition.
Auckland are five points clear in the competition, with nearest rivals Adelaide United also in action on Saturday night.
See how the game unfolded:
Squad lists
Auckland FC: Michael Woud, Hiroki Sakai, Nando Pijnaker, Tommy Smith, Luis Toomey, Max Mata, Guillermo May, Marlee François, Alex Paulsen, Liam Gillion, Francis De Vries, Callan Elliot, Finn McKenlay, Jesse Randall, Jake Brimmer, Neyder Moreno, Logan Rogerson, Luis Felipe Gallegos
Western United: Oliver Lavale, Tomoki Imai, Ramy Najjarine, Hiroshi Ibusuki, Matthew Grimaldi, Tate Russell, Ben Garuccio, Noah Botic, Abel Walatee, Sebastian Pasquali, Kane Vidmar, Rhys Bozinovski, Michael Ruhs, Charbel Shamoon, Dylan Leonard, Matt Sutton, Luke Vickery, Jordan Lauton, Michael Vonja, Riku Danzaki
