ROSEMARY ABBOTT | Sport
BACK DOWN TO EARTH
In what can only be described as a humbling afternoon at Go Media Stadium, Auckland FC’s unbeaten run of seven games came to an abrupt and spectacular end.
Western United FC strolled into Auckland and left with a 4-0 victory, much to the dismay of the previously untouchable Aucklanders —and to the barely-contained glee of diehard Wellington Phoenix fan Mick Wilks.
“Seven games unbeaten, top of the league, prancing around like they’re Real Madrid. Well, reality’s finally checked in, and it’s wearing a Western United jersey.”
While most Auckland FC fans were left stunned and searching for answers after conceding four goals in a performance best described as “generally forgettable,” Mick was quick to offer his unsolicited analysis.
“The problem with Auckland FC,” he opined from his usual corner at Wellington’s Backbencher pub, “is they’ve never known adversity. It’s all been sunshine and rainbows for them. Well, the Phoenix are forged in adversity. That’s why we’re better. We may not win that many, but at least we know what it’s like to lose with dignity.”
The Yellow Fever fan forums were too busy celebrating the 4-0 loss, while Auckland FC’s fan base The Port, were uncontactable for comment.
More to come.
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