Went to the game on the weekend, thinking we would watch some great football by Auckland. See some great goals, only to be disappointed by their other antics.There were glimpses of it, but this became over shadowed by the "Hollywoods" they bought to the game after 1/2 time when they were still tied 1 all.
It got to the point that even the crowd were laughing at them. The penalty was ridiculous, Esposito fell, over his own feet and then milked it for all its worth.I think, if the refs looks at the footage, he will cringe at his mistake. Auckland players were crying foul every time an opposition player got close, rolling all over the ground even though they weren't touched, then getting back and continuing with nothing wrong with them after a decision.
Eventually even the ref caught on to them, but by then it was to late the game had turned into a joke. Maybe a few cards should be given for these "Heroes" who think "Hollywoods" are part of the game.
Auckland are better and should just stick to playing football, this just makes the game a joke!