Source: Radio New Zealand
Sam Cosgrove has scored another goal for Auckland FC. File pic. AAP / Photosport
Auckland FC have moved to one point behind A-League men’s leaders the Jets with a 2-1 victory over them in Newcastle.
It was a victory of strength as the Aucklanders bid to not only retain the Premier’s Plate they won last year but also take the title crown in just their second year of operation.
It was the first time the Jets have been beaten this year, ending their 10-win run, while Auckland FC have turned it on after a diffident January to be unbeaten in their last six matches.
Sam Cosgrove has turned into a goal-scoring machine for the Aucklanders, with the Englishman nailing opportunities in the 15th and 52nd minutes to give him 10 goals for the season, while Clayton Taylor scored for the Jets in the 28th minute.
Cosgrove latched on to a cross from Jesse Randell for Auckland’s first goal, while he headed in a cross from Francis de Vries for his second.
Randell, who has been one of their stars in their current run of form, said it was a frantic match.
“I genuinely don’t think I have played a game like that in my life, I am absolutely knackered,” he told Sky Sport.
“It’s going to give so much confidence this win.”
The Aucklanders have five matches left in the regular season, with Macarthur the next opponents in Auckland on Saturday.
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