Sydney FC blunted as Auckland FC claim historic A-League Men championship title

• Black Knights overpower Sky Blues for 1-0 win at Go Media Stadium

• Cameron Howieson scrappy goal in 60th minute seals deserved victory

Auckland FC have won their first A-League Men championship title after defeating all-time record-holders Sydney FC 1-0 in front of a record crowd in Auckland on Saturday night.

A single, serendipitous goal to the club’s first signing, Cameron Howieson, in the 60th minute was enough to lift the Black Knights to their second trophy in two seasons. Adding salt to the Sky Blues’ wounds was Steve Corica becoming the first coach to win three championships in the competition, making more history against his old side.