Junior Navy Blues in top spot

Defending champions Auckland City have sent out a strong signal that they will again be one of the sides to beat in the National Youth League, sweeping aside cross-town rivals Waitakere United 5-1 on the opening weekend. READ

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Character got us through - Rogers

AUCKLAND, New Zealand - Alfie Rogers has praised goalkeeper Enaut Zubikarai after his late save from Mario Barcia saw the Navy Blues snare a thrilling 4-3 win over Team Wellington. READ

GALLERY - Auckland City FC 4-3 Team Wellington | Navy Blues win opening day thriller

GALLERY - Auckland City FC 4-3 Team Wellington

The action in pictures from Auckland's stunning 4 - 3 Charity Cup victory over Team Wellington GALLERY

Navy Blues win opening day thriller | Season opener set to go

Navy Blues win opening day thriller

AUCKLAND, New Zealand - Auckland City FC have won the NZF Charity Cup after a seven-goal opening day thriller with Team Wellington at Kiwitea Street today. READ

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Bailey hat-trick nets win for City

AUCKLAND, New Zealand - The Camilo Speranza-era is off to a flying start after Auckland City FC beat Waitakere United 5-1 in their National Youth League opener at McLeod Road today. READ

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