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Auckland FC may be heading into the biggest match in the club's short history, but there's only been one change to their usual routine

Auckland FC may be heading into the biggest match in the club's short history, but there's only been one change to their usual routine

23 May 2025

The Black Knights have a one-goal advantage before tomorrow's return leg of the A-League semifinal against the Melbourne Victory at Mt Smart.

Auckland coach Steve Corica says they've been prepping as usual, apart from practising penalties - something they've NEVER had to execute in any game this season.

The Melbourne Victory have been awarded the most penalties this A-League season - with FIVE.

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24 May: The Black Ferns have won the Pacific Four tournament after belting the United States 79-14 in a 13-tries-to-two rout at North Harbour Stadium

24 May: A person's been taken into custody in Auckland after stealing a dinghy

24 May: Auckland FC are striving for a fast start in this evening's A-League semi-final return leg against Melbourne Victory at Mt Smart

24 May: Stars netballer Mila Reuelu-Buchanan is itching to get back to full strength ahead of this afternoon's ANZ Premiership game against the Pulse in Auckland

24 May: A number of cats have allegedly been killed in East Auckland by a pair of roaming dogs

24 May: Olympic swimmer Hazel Ouwehand has stormed home to break the New Zealand record in the 50 metre butterfly at the national championships

23 May: Auckland FC are unfazed by the weight of expectation ahead of tonight's return leg in their A-League semi-final against Melbourne Victory

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A blockbuster loose forward match-up looms in tonight's Super Rugby clash between the Chiefs and Moana Pasifika in Hamilton 21:17

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Motoring:
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Netball:
A strong defensive display has helped the Central Pulse record a dominant 69-45 victory over the Northern Stars in their ANZ Premiership netball game in Takanini 18:37

Auckland:
A person's been taken into custody in Auckland after stealing a dinghy 18:07

Rugby:
Chiefs number eight Wallace Sititi admits he's still far from his best heading into tonight's Super Rugby contest against Moana Pasifika in Hamilton 17:27

Soccer:
Auckland FC are striving for a fast start in this evening's A-League semi-final return leg against Melbourne Victory at Mt Smart 16:57

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