Auckland City rallies to draw Wellington Olympic at home
AUCKLAND (Interstat) — Auckland City hosted Wellington Olympic in a 2-2 draw Friday at Kiwitea Street. Wellington Olympic built an early lead before Auckland City answered after halftime. Bilal Habib scored for Auckland City in the 58th minute, and Dylan Manickum equalized in the 90th minute plus five. Hoy G. scored for Wellington Olympic. Auckland City controlled stretches but could not secure a winner. Wellington Olympic’s record in the competition is now 0-1-1, and Auckland City’s competition mark is 1-0-1. Both teams hold the same records across all competitions. The result leaves Auckland City unbeaten in the competition and Wellington Olympic still seeking a first win. The teams traded momentum through a tense finish, with Manickum’s late goal capping the comeback. Auckland City had previously beaten Eastern Suburbs, while Wellington Olympic had lost to Ferrymead Bays. The match at Kiwitea Street ended level after late drama.