Francis De Vries of Auckland FC (L) is challenged during the round eight A-League Men match between Melbourne City and Auckland FC at AAMI Park. Photo: Graham Denholm / Getty Images
Auckland FC fought to a draw with Melbourne City FC, ending their winning run.
The team had a near flawless introduction into the A-League.
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The newest addition to the A-League franchise know they have a long road ahead as they chase a seventh successive win this Sunday.
Analysis - Auckland FC and the Phoenix currently occupy first and second place and things couldn't be better as their derby draws near, writes Mathew Nash.
The Wellington Phoenix women stretched their unbeaten run to three matches after coming from a goal down to draw 1-1 with the Melbourne Victory in their sixth round A-League match.
Analysis: However, protests over human rights will fall on deaf ears, David Mark writes.
I think we can now safely say that we have a genuine, bonafide football rivalry on our hands in New Zealand, writes Jamie Wall. Audio
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