Auckland FC A-League semi-final 2025

The story so far

Auckland FC, in their debut A-League season, won the first leg of their semi-final 1-0 against Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park, which gave them a significant advantage.^{17 May 2025} In the second leg at Mt Smart Stadium, Melbourne Victory won 2-0, eliminating Auckland FC despite the team's 1-0 aggregate lead going into that match.^{24, 25 May 2025} The result sent Melbourne Victory through to the final.^{25 May 2025} A second-half Auckland goal was disallowed by VAR, and coach Steve Corica expressed frustration afterwards.^{25 May 2025} The loss ended the club's inaugural season, which was described as record-breaking.^{25 May 2025}

Latest

Auckland FC's inaugural season has ended with the semi-final defeat, and Melbourne Victory have secured their place in the final.^{24, 25 May 2025}

Key moments

1. 17 May 2025Auckland FC win first leg 1-0 at AAMI Park
2. 24 May 2025Melbourne Victory win 2-0 at Mt Smart, ending Auckland's season
3. 25 May 2025Second-half Auckland goal disallowed by VAR; coach frustrated

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