A-League: Auckland FC vs Perth Glory – Match Recap, Highlights & Standings
- Jake Stewart
- 6 days ago
- 1 min read
Sutton gave Auckland FC a draw after they had been winning from behind
In a thrilling Matchday 20 encounter, Auckland FC faced Perth Glory at Go Media Stadium. Steve Corica's team entered the match as favorites.
Article about the previous match(Auckland FC): https://www.sportsenews.online/post/a-league-auckland-fc-vs-melbourne-city-match-recap-highlights-standings
Match Report
AUC 2x2 PER – Isuzu A-League 2025-26 | Round 20
Venue: Go Media Stadium (Auckland, New Zealand)
Attendance:15k
Date & Time: 3/08/2026
Goals: Cosgrove(7'), Kaltack(39'), Colakovski(57'), Sutton(Own Goal - 61')
First Half
The first half began with an early goal from England's Cosgrove, putting the New Zealanders just 2 points behind leaders Newcastle Jets with a partial victory; however, Vanuatu's star player, Brian Kaltack, equalized for Adam Griffiths' team.
Second Half
The second half didn't take long for former Melbourne City striker Colakovski to score the winning goal away from home for the Australians, and shortly after the goal he received a yellow card, but it wasn't long before, in the 61st minute, an own goal by Sutton leveled the score again at the Go Media Stadium, frustrating the home team who were hoping for a victory in this game.
Standings and next round
Four points behind league leaders Newcastle, the team from the New Zealand capital now faces the tournament leaders away from home on March 14th, while Perth Glory, who still have little chance of a playoff spot, face Wellington Phoenix away from home on March 13th.
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