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Riley Bidois scored less than 60 seconds after entering the game, stunning title favorites Melbourne Victory and giving Wellington Phoenix their first season opener win in eight years. The dramatic comeback victory came despite a brutal pre-season and missing three key players.
New Zealand midfielder Lachlan Bayliss announced his Auckland FC arrival with an audacious 35-meter strike over the goalkeeper's head, sparking a 3-1 season-opening victory. The 24-year-old All Whites player added a second goal in what he called "the best feeling ever" in front of home fans.
A New Zealand team has won the A-League Men's championship for the first time in history, with Auckland FC defeating Sydney FC 1-0 in front of a roaring home crowd. The expansion club claimed the title in just their second season, making one of the fastest rises to glory in Australian soccer history.
New Zealand's Auckland FC sold every ticket to their historic grand final appearance in just six minutes. The team made history as the first Kiwi men's side to reach the A League finals in only their second season.
The Newcastle Jets claimed their first-ever A-League premiership in the most unexpected way: their fiercest rivals helped seal the deal. When the Central Coast Mariners defeated second-placed Auckland, they handed Newcastle an unbeatable lead with one game to spare.
A stunning last-minute free kick from young Lachlan Brook rescued Auckland FC's playoff hopes after their coach was sent off for protesting. The dramatic 2-2 draw keeps them second on the table with two games left.
After 17 years, Wellington Phoenix will play their 500th A-League match Friday night. Captain Alex Rufer has been part of the journey for 180 of those games, evolving from student to teacher.
Wellington Phoenix pulled off an impressive upset against second-place Sydney FC, winning 2-0 as new signing Bill Tuiloma made his debut. The victory extends the Phoenix's unbeaten streak to three games and brings them within striking distance of league leaders Auckland FC.