Match Report
13th against 2nd, but level on points: Western United and Auckland both had 0.
14 matches unbeaten backed Auckland's arrival, having scored in 14 consecutive games.
Simonds Stadium in Geelong staged the fixture, a ground that holds 36,000. On the scoreboard, Western United led 2-0 at the break; 4 second-half goals set the final 4-2.
Goal scorers
Western United: Michael Ruhs (18'), Noah Botic (23'), Angus Thurgate (49'), Oliver Lavale (90') · Auckland: Neyder Moreno (62'), Jesse Randall (90')