Stewart City's youngest ever goalscorer

Words: ACFC Media

Wednesday 21 April 2021

Picture: Phototek

AUCKLAND, New Zealand - Addison Stewart became the youngest ever player to score on debut for Auckland City FC's first team when he netted against West Coast Rangers after just two minutes last Saturday.

The 16-year-old made his debut in midfield alongside Mario Bilen and Yousif Al-Kalisy and didn't look out of place in a tough game.

"It was a really great experience for me and good to get my debut under my belt and I'm looking forward to even more games," Stewart told www.aucklandcityfc.com.

Stewart's goal arrived courtesy of a back post header that gave goalkeeper Luca Taylor no chance and the debutant admitted there were nerves in the key moment.

"The goal was set up from a really good ball to the far post by Jordy (Jordan Vale) and I was just in the right place at the right time.

"It was an open goal and it had missed out Gussy (Angus Kilkolly) and my heart was pounding a bit because you don't want to miss and thankfully it went in," he said.

That 1-0 advantage set Auckland City FC on their way to a fourth consecutive Northern League win but any suggestion Stewart was out of place were dispelled by the maturity of his performance and the support of those around him.

"The Auckland City FC environment is a very familiar one because I've been training with the club for a long time now.

"That made sure taking the next step into the first team wasn't too unfamiliar for me and my team-mates and coaches made adapting easy," he said.

Stewart, who played three U-23 matches scored a hat-trick at that level in an 8-1 win over Northern Rovers and he said his team-mates in Kris Bright's side are doing everything they can to challenge for a spot in Jose Figueira's first team picture.

"I watched the second half of the U-23 game and they scored a few good goals against West Coast Rangers.

"There are some good players in the U-23 side and I am sure they're working hard to make an impression on the coaching staff," he said.

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