Auckland FC returned to winning form in the A-League with a determined 1-0 victory over Sydney FC, ending a three-game winless stretch through a disciplined defensive performance.
Sam Cosgrove scored the decisive goal in the 20th minute, capitalising on a scramble inside the box for his seventh of the season, while goalkeeper Michael Woud produced a standout display to keep Sydney scoreless after recent costly mistakes.
Coach Steve Corica praised his side’s resilience, highlighting their ability to protect a narrow lead — an area of concern in recent matches — and secure an important clean sheet after being forced to play without injured first-choice keeper Oli Sail.
