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Boy injured by metal post after Auckland FC semi-final

NZ HeraldStuffRNZMonday 26 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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An 11-year-old boy required surgery after walking into a metal post following an Auckland FC semi-final match. The injury occurred on a berm near the venue. The boy's mother is now calling for all berms to be checked for similar hazards.

How they headlined it

First reported by NZ Herald, Mon 26 May 2025, 9:00am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 5 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Boy, 11, impaled on metal post after Auckland FC loss ruins families birthday outing (opens in new tab)

  2. StuffStuff

    Young Auckland FC fan injured by metal post after watching semifinal (opens in new tab)

  3. RNZRNZ

    Young Auckland FC fan's leg gashed on way home from semi-final (opens in new tab)