Nine-man Auckland beat Phoenix in fiery A-League derby

Nine-man Auckland beat Phoenix in fiery A-League derby

Auckland FC striker Sam Cosgrove has struck a double but two red cards meant the Black Knights had to do it tough in a 2-1 win over Wellington Phoenix.

Auckland FC beat Nix in A-League derby

The A-League derby match between Auckland FC and the Phoenix lived up to its hype as the visitors snatched a 2-1 win in Wellington.

Auckland FC stun Phoenix with nine-man derby triumph

Auckland FC pulled off a sensational 1-2 victory over Wellington Phoenix at Sky Stadium, clinging on with just nine men to secure their fourth straight NZ A-League derby win. Jesse Randall and Sam Cosgrove struck early to put Auckland ahead, before Phoenix forward Ifeanyi Eze equalised with a long-range effort. Despite red cards to Dan Hall and Logan Rogerson, and captain Jake Brimmer dislocating his shoulder, Auckland’s defence held firm under …