AUCKLAND – Auckland City opened up a five point gap at the top of the ASB Premiership after a 3-1 win over Hawke’s Bay United at Bluewater Stadium in Napier today.

NAPIER - Auckland City moved five points clear at that top of the ASB Premiership ladder this afternoon when they defeated Hawke’s Bay United 3-1 in Napier.

AUCKLAND – Waitakere United’s hopes of reaching next season’s O-League hang in the balance after they lost 1-3 to league leaders Auckland City and nearest rivals Canterbury United trounced Hawke’s Bay 7-0 in Christchurch in the ASB Premiership.

HAMILTON - Team Wellington coach Matt Calcott saluted his young side for showing "a lot of bottle" after conjuring up an injury-time goal to nick a 3-2 away win over Waikato FC in the ASB Premiership.

DUNEDIN - Both coaches probably thought they were worth a win as Otago United and Youngheart Manawatu finished 2-2 in the ASB Premiership match played today at the Forsyth Barr stadium.