Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Auckland United 5th with 34 points, Manurewa 12th with 15, 19 apart. On recent form Auckland United sat only 32nd league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 5th overall. Against a league average of 1.94 goals per team per game, Auckland United ran at 2.1 scored and 1.45 conceded, Manurewa at 1.14 and 2.71.
Auckland United had won three straight, having scored in 6 consecutive games.
Keith Hay Park F1 staged the fixture, a ground that holds 2,000. Manurewa led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 1-2 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Auckland United: Lucca Lim (57') · Manurewa: Jackson Baird (5'), 1 goal with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Possession: Auckland United 50% · Manurewa 50% · Total shots: 17-9 · On target: 8-5 · Corners: 6-7




