The game turned in Western United's favor early, as Riku Danzaki successfully converted a penalty to give the visitors the lead. By halftime, Western United had extended their lead to 3-0, with goals from Noah Botic and Hiroshi Ibusuki. Despite Auckland FC's efforts to mount a comeback in the second half, they were unable to capitalize on their chances. The match was sealed when Matthew Grimaldi scored the fourth goal for Western United, solidifying their dominant performance.
This result is a significant milestone in the A-League season, highlighting Western United's strength and Auckland FC's first taste of defeat in their debut season.
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