Auckland City FC are Oceania Champions for an unprecedented fourth consecutive time after a dramatic 2-1 win (3-2 on aggregate) over Amicale FC in their OFC Champions League Final Second Leg encounter at Kiwitea Street on Sunday afternoon.
The first half was a pulsating affair with both teams having their opportunities to open the scoring the first big chance coming in the 27th minute when Navy Blues skipper Ivan Vicelich bought down Sanni Issa in the penalty area and referee Norbert Hauata had no hesitation pointing to the spot.
Scottish defender Colin Marshall stepped up but sent the ball left where Tamati Williams was able to get his fingertips to the ball to stop Amicale going one goal up.
However disappointment soon turned into joy for Amicale fans when Issa sent the ball to an unmarked Kensi Tangis to put the visitors 1-0 ahead and crucially 2-1 up on aggregate.
The Navy Blues pulled one back in the 67th minute when Ryan De Vries tapped in behind Amicale custodian Chikau Mansale to bring the aggregate scores level once again.