Auckland FC drop in A-League loss to Perth
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Updated: 3 hours ago
A loss and injuries have marred Auckland FC's 2-1 away loss to Perth Glory. The result means the New Zealand side drop from first to third on the points table.
Surging towards an All Whites call upJesse Randall put Auckland in front just before halftime with a well-executed goal,
This week it was confirmed Randall will join Scottish club Dundee United at the end of the season.
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But Steve Corica's team failed to hold their lead, conceding goals to Jaiden Kucharski in the 75th and 90th minutes to leave them with just one win from their last six matches.
There are concerns for Corica with injuries that forced goalkeeper Oli Sail and defender Nando Pijnaker from the field.
Sail, who replaced Michael Woud in the starting lineout, was stretchered from the field with an apparent knee problem midway through the second half, having slipped while taking a goal kick.
Pijnaker was forced off in the first spell with an unspecified leg injury.
Newcastle Jets have claimed top spot on the table, followed by Sydney FC.
Auckland FC's next two matches are against Sydney - the first at home on Saturday next week.