Auckland FC have started their time in the A-League with a win, although their first goal scorer might be a future quiz question.
The first-year club defeated the Brisbane Roar 2-0 on a sunny Saturday night at Auckland's Go Media Stadium Mt Smart in front of nearly 25,000 fans.
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AFC got off to a great start with Japanese icon and club captain Hiroki Sakai drilling a dangerous ball across the box which was flicked into his own net by defender Harry Van Der Saag - the club's first scorer, from the Brisbane Roar.
All Whites international Logan Rogerson then became the teams first goal scorer after linking on to a Francis De Vries at the far post in the 75th minute.
Any attacking chances for the Roar were few and far between and Alex Paulsen wasn't troubled in goal.
Overall, Steve Corica's side was solid across the field showing little weakness in their opening A-League encounter, albeit against a side expected to be near the bottom of the points ladder.
Round two of the competition will see Auckland FC hosting Sydney FC at Mt Smart next Sunday.
Auckland FC 2 (Harry Van Der Saag (OG), Logan Rogerson) Brisbane Roar 0. HT: 1-0