Auckland FC v Sydney FC: A-League Men grand final – live

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5 mins: Auckland have the ball in the back of the net but the whistle has long blown. Sam Cosgrove is penalised for dragging Ben Garuccio to ground. Sydney open up a quick transition and Tiago Quintal picks out Akol Akon breaking the line. But the 17-year-old is a step ahead of the defence and, after Garuccio has a shot blocked, is belatedly called offside. Hopefully the frenetic opening is a sign of what’s to come.

3 mins: Auckland win an free kick for a handball not too far away from the top of the penalty box. The cross is a bit too deep and beyond the six-yard before it is cleared away by a defensive header for a throw.