Black Knights overpower Sky Blues for 1-0 win at Go Media StadiumCameron Howieson scrappy goal in 60th minute seals deserved victoryAuckland FC have won their first A-League Men championship title after defeating all-time record-holders Sydney FC 1-0 in front of a record crowd in Auckland on Saturday night.A single, serendipitous goal to the club’s first signing, Cameron Howieson, in the 60th minute was enough to lift the Black Knights to their second trophy in two seasons. Rubbing salt in the Sky Blues’ wounds was club great Steve Corica becoming the first coach to win three championships in the competition, making history against his old side. Continue reading...
Black Knights defeat Sky Blues 1-0 in grand final at Go Media StadiumCameron Howieson scores decisive goal for club’s first win in decider5 mins: Auckland have the ball in the back of the net but the whistle has long blown. Sam Cosgrove is penalised for dragging Ben Garuccio to ground. Sydney open up a quick transition and Tiago Quintal picks out Akol Akon breaking the line. But the 17-year-old is a step ahead of the defence and, after Garuccio has a shot blocked, is belatedly called offside. Hopefully the frenetic opening is a sign of what’s to come.3 mins: Auckland win an free kick for a handball not too far away from the top of the penalty box. The cross is a bit too deep and beyond the six-yard before it is cleared away by a defensive header for a throw. Continue reading...
