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\nAuckland FC fans took the streets on Sunday to celebrate the club taking home the A-League championship title on Saturday night.
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Auckland FC fans took the streets on Sunday to celebrate the club taking home the A-League championship title on Saturday night.<\/p>\n
The Black Knights clinched a 1-0 win over five-time Grand Final champs Sydney FC at Go-Media Stadium and supporters could not be happier.<\/p>\n
Players travelled by bus down Queen Street in the city centre, flanked by thousands of supporters.<\/p>\n
Fans could not get enough of seeing their favourite players hoisting the championship trophy from the top of the double decker, as music and celebration filled the central city.<\/p>\n
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Supporters Simon and Gloria, said the win was huge for the team.<\/p>\n
“It’s really put Auckland and football on the radar now,” Simon said .<\/p>\n
“I think we’ve got the worlds attention now for what we’re capable of.”<\/p>\n
“New Zealand should be so proud of them,” Gloria said.<\/p>\n
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Another pair, Ingrid and Andrew were still buzzing from the previous night’s final.<\/p>\n
Ingrid said the win spelt big things for the future of the sport locally.<\/p>\n
“I just think it’s incredible, the people who were there last night and the kids and the adoration on their faces. It’s going to be huge for New Zealand football.”<\/p>\n
Fans of all ages were out hoping to get a glimpse of their favourite players, as well as the A-League trophy.<\/p>\n
With celebrations and speeches in front of screaming fans in Britomart, coach Steve Corica said the celebration came after an amazing night.<\/p>\n
“Very special for obviously the players and staff but also these fans who have been turning up in the pouring rain a lot of the time, full credit to them for turning up, full house at home, winning one nil, it’s pretty special isn’t it,” he said.<\/p>\n
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Corica said the fans were the future for Auckland FC.<\/p>\n
“It’s going to grow and grow,” he said.<\/p>\n
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“There’s a lot of young kids out there wanting autographs, but they’re going to be the future as well for Auckland FC, and these boys have led the way.”<\/p>\n
The club’s meteoric rise has left a huge mark on their fans, who will now be turning their eyes to the World Cup in June.<\/p>\n
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