Auckland opened the new A-League season with a 3-1 home win on Saturday.
A crowd of 20,635 fans watched the game at Go Media Stadium.
Pedro Moreira took charge of his first game as Auckland coach.
Lachlan Bayliss scored from about 35 metres out. The keeper was off his line.
Quinn MacNicol made it 1-1 just before half-time.
Bayliss hit a left-footed shot to put Auckland back in front.
Two goals in one game is called a brace. Bayliss got one on his debut.
City had 56% of possession and 14 shots. Auckland took only 10 shots.
Lachlan Brook curled in the third goal late in the game.
Auckland have never lost a season opener in their three seasons.
Auckland travel to Western Sydney next week. City face Melbourne Victory.
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