Nando Pijnaker of Auckland FC collides with Corban Piper of Wellington Phoenix. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz
The Auckland Phoenix have handily beaten their countrymen rivals Wellington Phoenix 6-1 at Go Media Mount Smart Stadium.
Catchup with what happened in RNZ's live blog:
They're the newcomers who have exceeded all expectations in the A-League, and on Saturday night Auckland FC can complete a clean sweep of their derby rivalry with the Wellington Phoenix. Auckland FC… Audio
Auckland are bound by their visa slot position, meaning they can only sign a Kiwi or an Aussie, writes Mathew Nash.
Wellington Phoenix captain Alex Rufer thought he could have been out of the game for 'six weeks to six months' with illness.
Where football fits with rugby and rugby league in Auckland will be years away from being settled.
For the second year running a New Zealand side is five points clear at the top of the A-League Men's ladder, writes Mathew Nash.
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