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'Get Behind the Team': Fans Urged to Pack Queen St for Auckland FC Victory Parade
Cameron Howieson scored the only goal as Auckland FC won their second-season Grand Final and became the first New Zealand side to claim the A-League title.
On Saturday, Auckland FC defeated Sydney 1-0 in the A-League Grand Final at Mount Smart Stadium, becoming the first New Zealand team to win the championship in front of 28,374 fans.
Backed by American billionaire Bill Foley, the 'Black Knights' were little more than a concept a few years ago before their entry into the Australian top flight became a stunning success.
Midfielder Cameron Howieson scored the decisive 60th-minute volley, earning the Joe Marston Medal as the first New Zealand-born player to win the award in a championship match.
Auckland coach Steve Corica celebrated his third A-League title by defeating his former club, while Sydney captain Rhyan Grant fell short in his quest for a record-equalling fifth championship.
While Corica has one season remaining on his contract, Howieson's future remains uncertain following the historic victory that cements Auckland's status among international cross-border soccer winners.