Auckland FC vs. Gold Coast Knights: Australia Cup Showdown LIVE!
Get ready for a thrilling Australia Cup clash as Auckland FC faces off against Gold Coast Knights! The highly anticipated Round of 32 match is set to kick off on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 9:30 PM (NZT) at the Croatian Sports Centre in Carrara, Queensland.
Knights Aim for an Upset
The Gold Coast Knights, reigning NPL Queensland champions, are determined to cause an upset against the A-League premiers, Auckland FC. With a squad boasting experienced players like Rahmat Akbari, Bradden Inman, and captain Luke Croll, the Knights are confident in their ability to challenge Auckland FC.
Leading goalscorer Marquez Walters is eager to replicate his past success in the Australia Cup, aiming to lead his team to victory. He said, “What does it mean to me? Another shot … another shot for an upset.”
Team Lineups
Here are the confirmed starting lineups:
Gold Coast Knights:
- 1 Casey Went
- 12 Shelford Dais
- 4 Tyson Martin
- 5 Sam Layton
- 6 Luke Croll
- 7 Marquez Walters
- 10 Max Brown
- 14 Rahmat Akbari
- 17 Yuto Kokuryo
- 22 Max King
- 23 Brad Inman
Auckland FC:
- 1 Michael Woud
- 15 Francis de Vries
- 4 Nando Pijnaker
- 23 Dan Hall
- 2 Hidoki Sakai
- 8 Luis Felipe Gallegos
- 7 Cam Howieson
- 11 Marlee François
- 27 Logan Rogerson
- 21 Jesse Randall
- 10 Guillermo May
Watch Live and Free!
Football fans in New Zealand can catch all the action live and free on Football Australia's YouTube channel. Don't miss this exciting Australia Cup tie!
This match marks Auckland FC's debut in the Australia Cup, while the Gold Coast Knights have fought their way through four preliminary rounds to reach this stage.
Get ready for a David vs. Goliath battle as the Gold Coast Knights aim to shock the A-League champions!