Defending champions Auckland City have taken the lead of the Northern League with a 7-0 win against fourth-placed Manurewa.
Playing a catch-up game under midweek floodlights at the Croatian Cultural Club, City’s Ryan de Vries led the way with a second-half hat-trick which takes his tally to 20 goals in all competitions this year.
Rewa held out till the 36th minute but once City broke the deadlock, with a goal from Angus Kilkolly, the points were always going to the Navy Blues.
Auckland City lead Eastern Suburbs on goal difference, with both clubs unbeaten after 13 games.
Result
Game played on Wednesday June 28, 2023
Auckland City 7 (Angus Kilkolly 36′, Liam Gillion 42′, 82′, Ryan de Vries 66′, 85′, 90+3′, Regont Murati 80′)
Manurewa 0
Fixtures
Games to be played on Saturday July 1, 2023
Northern League
West Coast Rangers v Auckland City
Huapai Reserve 1, Kumeu, 3pm
Melville United v Manurewa
Gower Park, Hamilton, 3pm
Takapuna v Western Springs
Taharoto Park, Auckland, 3pm
Eastern Suburbs v Hamilton Wanderers
Madills Farm, Auckland, 3pm
Auckland United v Manukau United
Waikaraka Park, Onehunga, 3pm
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