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Joey Lynch

INSANE: Auckland fc rocket past city into alm top spot | Vintage Vibes

Max Mata (2nd L) celebrates his goal in Auckland FC's 3-0 win over Melbourne City. (Shane Wenzlick/AAP PHOTOS)

Stand-in Auckland skipper Tommy Smith says his side had a point to prove in their 3-0 win over Melbourne City, a result that saw the Kiwi side replace their opponents atop the A-League Men table. 

After going unbeaten to lead the league at Christmas, Auckland logged just a single win in their next five matches including a 1-0 home loss to strugglers Perth Glory last week.

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