Auckland FC fall 2-0 to Tottenham before record Eden Park crowd
Auckland FC lost their pre-season friendly to Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at Eden Park in front of a record 40,112 fans for a men's football match in New Zealand.
Auckland FC, playing under interim head coach Luke Casserly, faced English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur in a pre-season friendly at Eden Park. Goals from Dane Scarlett and Richarlison gave Spurs a 2-0 win. The 40,112-strong crowd was a record for a men's football match on New Zealand soil. Tottenham were brought to New Zealand with support from the Government's $70 million Major Events and Tourism fund.
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