Defending champions Auckland City have closed to within a point of Northern League leaders Birkenhead United with a 3-2 midweek win against Manurewa.
Playing at the Croatian Cultural Club, Auckland City took a 2-0 lead by halftime and then had to withstand a second-half fightback from Manurewa.
Result
Game played on Wednesday July 3, 2024
Auckland City 3 (Alfie Rogers 13′, 45+1′, Gerard Garriga 66′)
Manurewa 2 (William Eng 48′, Eber Ramirez 71′)
This story was first published on July 3, 2024.