AUCKLAND, New Zealand (Interstat) — Auckland FC opened its A-League season with a 1-0 upset victory over Sydney on Friday at Go Media Stadium in Penrose. The lone goal came in the 20th minute from striker Sam Cosgrove, securing the win for the home side. The result defied pregame projections that heavily favored Sydney. The visitors, who were given a 61.9 percent probability to win by Interstat’s ELO system, failed to find an equalizer. The match grew increasingly chippy, with four yellow cards issued after the goal. Sydney’s Campuzano was booked in first-half stoppage time, followed by Alex Grant, Louis Verstraete and Cam Howieson in the second half. With the win, Auckland FC begins its campaign 1-0-0, while Sydney starts 0-1-0.