Source: Radio New Zealand
Auckland FC’s Nando Pijnaker. photosport
Injuries have marred Auckland FC’s 2-1 loss to Perth Glory – result that sees the visitors drop from first to third in the A-League standings.
Jesse Randall put Auckland in front just before halftime, rounding out a week in which it was announced the young forward will join Scottish club Dundee United at the end of the season.
However, Steve Corica’s team failed to hold on, conceding goals to Jaiden Kucharski in the 75th and 90th minutes to leave them with just one win from their last six matches.
Of concern to Corica will be injuries that forced goalkeeper Oli Sail and defender Nando Pijnaker from the field.
Sail, who replaced Michael Woud in the starting lineout, was stretchered from the field with an apparent knee problem midway through the second half, having slipped while taking a goal kick.
Pijnaker was forced off in the first spell with an unspecified leg injury.
Newcastle Jets have claimed top spot on the table, followed by Sydney FC.
Auckland FC’s next two matches are against Sydney – the first at home on Saturday next week.
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