Perth Glory FC 2, Auckland FC 2

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (Interstat) — In a dramatic, back-and-forth season opener that defied pregame projections, Auckland FC and Perth Glory battled to a 2-2 draw in A-League men’s action Saturday at Go Media Stadium. The match, which saw all four goals scored by substitutes, began with the home side asserting early pressure. That pressure told in the seventh minute when Auckland forward Sam Cosgrove broke through, giving the expansion side a dream start in its inaugural league match. The early goal seemed to validate statistical models that heavily favored Auckland, including Interstat’s ELO system which gave the home team an… Read more...