A-League Live Updates: Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland FC
Red cards for Dan Hall and Logan Rogerson left the Black Knights struggling to defend against their opponents.
Referee Ben Abraham shows a red card to Auckland FC's Logan Rogerson.
Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix reignited their A-League New Zealand derby on Saturday. The match marked the Black Knights' first-ever victory against their rivals, following two draws in their debut season.
Ifeanyi Eze scored as Wellington Phoenix secured a 1-1 draw with Central Coast, maintaining their unbeaten start to the A-League season.
Chris Wood remains sidelined due to a knee injury and will miss the upcoming matches against Colombia and Ecuador.
The game featured regular online commentary covering both local and international sports.
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Author’s summary: The Black Knights secured their first win over Wellington Phoenix in a heated A-League derby, while the Phoenix remain unbeaten early in the season.