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RNZ News
25-05-2025
- Sport
- RNZ News
Raiders snap Warriors winning streak with victory at Go Media Stadium
The Warriors' Marata Niukore, in action against the Canberra Raiders in Round 12 of the NRL Telstra Premiership Rugby League Competition, at Go Media Stadium, Auckland, on Sunday night. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/ The Warriors winning streak has come to an end with a 16-10 loss to the Raiders in Auckland. The Warriors and the Raiders were locked at 8-8 at half-time, before Canberra pulled away in the second half to win by six points at Go Media Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland. Read what happened, with RNZ's blog: NZ Warriors: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Adam Pompey 4. Kurt Capewell 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Luke Metcalf 8. Jackson Ford 9. Wayde Egan 10. Bunty Afoa 11. Leka Halasima 12. Marata Niukore 13. Erin Clark Interchange: 14. Te Maire Martin 15. Jacob Laban 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Tanner Stowers-Smith Reserves: 18. Tom Ale 20. Samuel Healey 21. Tanah Boyd 22. Ali Leiataua 23. Taine Tuaupiki Canberra Raiders: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Savelio Tamale 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Corey Horsburgh 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Simi Sasagi 12. Zac Hosking 13. Morgan Smithies Interchange: 14. Owen Pattie 15. Noah Martin 16. Josh Papali'i 17. Ata Mariota Reserves: 18. Jed Stuart 19. Trey Mooney 20. Danny Levi 21. Pasami Saulo 22. Chevy Stewart
The Guardian
24-05-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Melbourne Victory break Auckland hearts to snatch spot in A-League Men grand final
Melbourne Victory have denied Auckland a shot at an A-League Men fairytale after turning around a one-goal deficit with a 2-0 win in the second leg of their semi-final on Saturday. Victory enforcers Zinedine Machach and Bruno Fornaroli were the villains as the Black Knights lost for just the second time at Go Media Stadium, this season, and fell behind 2-1 on aggregate to end the premiers' hopes of clinching a historic double in their inaugural season. It took a goalline clearance from Victory defender Josh Rawlins deep into the seven minutes of added time, as well as an earlier contentious call to rule out a Logan Rogerson header that would have levelled the tie, for the visitors to book a place in the decider against the winner of the Melbourne City or Western United semi-final. Machach opened the scoring with a speculative shot from long range that was heading well wide of the far post before a desperate lunge from Black Knights defender Nando Pijnaker directed the ball the opposite way. Auckland shotstopper Alex Paulsen was wrong footed and left stranded as the wicked deflection dribbled into the bottom corner of his goal to level the tie in the 55th minute. With the wind in their sails, Victory pressed to claim the advantage and soon found an aggregate lead through combative frontman Fornaroli. The 37-year-old drew on his vast experience and guile to creep out of an offside position and into vacant space between Black Knights defenders with enough time to swivel and fire into the bottom left of the net in the 60th minute. Auckland thought they had levelled the tie at two-all on aggregate when first-tie goalscorer Logan Rogerson headed home from the edge of the goalline in the 69th minute. But while Guillermo May had pounced on the ball just before it rolled out for a goal kick and his cross sailed over Victory keeper Jack Duncan to Rogerson at the back post, the linesman was quick to raise a flag and replays were not clear enough to show that it had not drifted out while in the air. Duncan almost gave the Black Knights a crucial goal in the 97th minute when fumbling a high ball that allowed Pijnaker a shot from close range. But with Rawlins perfectly placed to keep the ball out of the net, the hosts were left to rue missed opportunities late in the first leg while licking their wounds after a memorable first season. Sign up to Australia Sport Get a daily roundup of the latest sports news, features and comment from our Australian sports desk after newsletter promotion The win was Melbourne's first over Auckland after failing to score in their three earlier clashes and leaves coach Arthur Diles's side within touching distance of breaking a seven-year championship drought despite losing coach Patrick Kisnorbo midway through the season. City loom as Victory's most likely opponents in a Melbourne derby grand final after a 3-0 away win over Western United before the second leg of their semi-final is played at AAMI Park on Saturday night.
RNZ News
24-05-2025
- Sport
- RNZ News
Heartbreak! Auckland FC knocked out by Melbourne Victory
Zinédine Machach of Melbourne Victory takes a shot at goal to score against Auckland FC, at Go Media Stadium in Auckland on Saturday night. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/ The minor premiers' stunning season has ended with an upset semi-final defeat for Auckland FC to the Melbourne Victory in front of a record crowd at Go Media Mt Smart Stadium. Auckland FC have had an extraordinary debut season, and held a precious 1-0 lead into the second leg of their A-League semi-final going into Saturday night's game against. The crowd were on the edge of their seat throughout the game, as a draw or a win at a sold-out Mt Smart Stadium would have sent Auckland through to the final, for what would be a historic home grand final. Follow all the action with RNZ's live blog: Auckland FC : Alex Paulsen, Hiroki Sakai, Nando Pijnaker, Tommy Smith, Louis Verstraete, Cameron Howieson, Luis Toomey, Max Mata, Guillermo May, Marlee François, Michael Woud, Liam Gillion, Francis de Vries, Callan Elliot, Jesse Randall, Jake Brimmer, Dan Hall, Neyder Moreno, Logan Rogerson, Luis Felipe Gallegos Melbourne Victory: Mitch Langerak, Adama Traore, Lachlan Jackson, Brendan Hamill, Ryan Teague, Daniel Arzani, Zinedine Machach, Nikolaos Vergos, Bruno Fornaroli, Jordi Valadon, Joshua Inserra, Nishan Velupillay, Fabian Monge, Jing Reec, Roderick Miranda, Joshua Rawlins, Alexander Badolato, Jack Duncan, Luka Kolic, Kasey Bos
RNZ News
24-05-2025
- Sport
- RNZ News
A-League live updates: Goalless first half between Auckland FC and Victory
Melbourne Victory's Zinédine Machach and Auckland FC's Luis Leiva, at Go Media Stadium in Auckland, on Saturday. Photo: Shane Wenzlick / The biggest moment of Auckland FC's extraordinary debut season is here, as they hold a precious 1-0 lead into the second leg of their A-League semi-final. Mt Smart will be packed with a crowd expecting to come back next weekend for an historic home grand final. Follow all the action with RNZ's live blog: Auckland FC : Alex Paulsen, Hiroki Sakai, Nando Pijnaker, Tommy Smith, Louis Verstraete, Cameron Howieson, Luis Toomey, Max Mata, Guillermo May, Marlee François, Michael Woud, Liam Gillion, Francis de Vries, Callan Elliot, Jesse Randall, Jake Brimmer, Dan Hall, Neyder Moreno, Logan Rogerson, Luis Felipe Gallegos Melbourne Victory: Mitch Langerak, Adama Traore, Lachlan Jackson, Brendan Hamill, Ryan Teague, Daniel Arzani, Zinedine Machach, Nikolaos Vergos, Bruno Fornaroli, Jordi Valadon, Joshua Inserra, Nishan Velupillay, Fabian Monge, Jing Reec, Roderick Miranda, Joshua Rawlins, Alexander Badolato, Jack Duncan, Luka Kolic, Kasey Bos
RNZ News
23-05-2025
- Sport
- RNZ News
Free public transport for Auckland FC v Melbourne Victory, Black Ferns games
Auckland FC fans at Go Media Stadium. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/ Auckland Transport (AT) is encouraging those attending the Auckland FC v Melbourne Victory game today to make the most of free public transport and free event buses to Go Media Stadium. AT chief executive Dean Kimpton said more than 28,000 fans were expected at the match on Saturday evening, which would be the second leg of a home-and-away A-League semifinal - with the winners qualifying for the Grand Final. The Black Knights currently lead the series 1-0. AT said it was throwing its support behind Auckland FC and had arranged special event buses running from Albany, stopping at all the Northern Busway stations, before heading for the stadium. Bus and train travel across the city would also be free for anyone with match tickets for the Auckland FC game and the Black Ferns rugby game against United States at North Harbour Stadium on Saturday. Those with tickets to the matches needed to show their tickets to drivers and were reminded to keep their tickets for the return trip. Kimpton said AT wanted to support people to get to the games safely and efficiently. "As a fan of the Black Knights and their outstanding season, it's been fantastic to enjoy the real buzz around the city and beyond they have brought to us," he said. "It's going to be a big weekend for Auckland, so we're asking people to plan their trips ahead of time, so they can travel smoothly. "Just like after all big events in Auckland and around the world, there may be a bit of a wait, while our team works hard to help get you home onboard our buses and trains." Meanwhile, some bus routes surrounding Go Media Stadium will be detoured, including routes 66, 67A and 74. There will also be road closures during the Auckland FC match at Beasley Avenue, Maurice Road, O'Rourke Road, Station Road and Olive Road. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
