Match Report
Auckland City went into the game 1st in the table on 9 points; Toti City sat 2nd on 4 — a 5-point gap. The last five rounds placed Toti City no better than 15th for form, against 2nd in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 7.67/0.33 for Auckland City and 2.5/1.5 for Toti City (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 2.97.
Auckland City had not lost in 15 games, having scored in 10 consecutive games.
The venue was Kiwitea Street in Auckland, with room for 1,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, Auckland City led 1-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 4-0.