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    All Whites captain Chris Wood is backing Auckland FC to reach the A-League men's final ... and win

    All Whites captain Chris Wood is backing Auckland FC to reach the A-League men's final ... and win


    Wood says what the Black Knights have achieved in their inaugural season ... becoming the first New Zealand team to claim the Premiers' Plate ... is "fantastic" and "outstanding".

    The Premier League striker wants Auckland to go all the way now.



    The second leg of Auckland FC's semifinal against the Melbourne Victory is tomorrow at Mt Smart ... the hosts hold a 1-nil advantage from the first leg.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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