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North Harbour Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand

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Auckland FC recorded their third consecutive win with a gritty victory over Bula FC, securing their place at the top of the table ahead of Round 2. Midfielder Daniel Normann provided the decisive moment with a 12th-minute strike but the Black Knights were forced to defend their lead with ten men after Everton O'Leary received a second yellow card in a rain-affected second half. Both sides had goals disallowed by VAR but despite Bula FC’s numerical advantage and late pressure, Auckland FC's defence successfully contained Bula FC’s star striker Roy Krishna to close out a nervy win.