BRISBANE, Australia (Interstat) — Auckland FC opened its A-League season with a 2-0 upset victory over Brisbane Roar on Friday at Suncorp Stadium.

Sam Cosgrove scored in the sixth minute and Lachlan Brook added a 73rd-minute goal for the visitors. Auckland midfielders Sam Klein and Noah Maieroni each recorded an assist, as did substitute Michael Woud.

The result defied pre-match projections that heavily favored the home side. The match was physical, featuring six yellow cards, including two in second-half stoppage time.

With the win, Auckland FC begins its campaign 1-0-0, while Brisbane Roar starts 0-1-0.