Auckland FC's Nando Pijnaker celebrates scoring the winning goal in their A-League match against Sydney FC. Photo: photosport
Auckland FC have defeated Macarthur 1-0 in the latest A-League round after an immense defensive action.
The New Zealand side was back in action after a long break thanks to a bye and international breaks.
Guillermo May scored the goal but the outstanding defence made the difference, including Alex Paulsen's two incredible saves and a commanding aerial performance.
Squad lists
Auckland FC: 1. Michael Woud, 2. Hiroki Sakai, 3. Scott Galloway, 4. Nando Pijnaker, 5. Tommy Smith, 6. Louis Verstraete, 7. Cameron Howieson, 8. Luis Toomey, 9. Max Mata, 10. Guillermo May, 12. Alex Paulsen, 14. Liam Gillion, 15. Francis de Vries, 17. Callan Elliot, 18. Finn Mckenlay, 22. Jake Brimmer, 23. Dan Hall, 25. Neyder Moreno, 27. Logan Rogerson, 28. Luis Felipe Gallegos
Macarthur: 5. Matthew Jurman, 6. Tomislav Uskok, 7. Daniel De Silva, 8. Jake Hollman, 12. Filip Kurto, 13. Ivan Vujica, 15. Dino Arslanagic, 18. Walter Scott, 19. Ariath Piol, 20. Kealey Adamson, 22. Liam Rose, 23. Frans Deli, 24. Dean Bosnjak, 26. Luke Brattan, 27. Joshua Damevski, 28. Harrison Sawyer, 30. Alexander Robinson, 33. Yianni Nicolaou, 44. Marin Jakolis, 98. Valere Germain