AUCKLAND (Interstat) — Auckland City defeated visiting Auckland United 3-0 on Friday at Kiwitea Street in Auckland. Auckland City scored through Pavel Osmancik in the 31st minute, Gerard Garriga in the 74th and Nathan Rostron in the 85th. Osmancik, Garriga and Rostron each logged 90 minutes and scored once. Auckland City improved to 3-0-1 in the competition and across all competitions, while Auckland United fell to 2-1-2 in both. Auckland United was shut out after taking the field as the visiting side. Auckland City controlled the match with the opening goal before halftime and added separation after the break. The home side’s finishing and defensive control secured the result at Kiwitea Street. The visitors could not answer Auckland City’s three-goal outburst. Auckland City remained unbeaten in the competition and across all competitions, while Auckland United remained without a win in the fixture.