Canterbury United's come back to draw 1-all with Auckland City and stay within 3 points of the reigning champions at the top of the national football Premiership ladder.
Former All White Aaron Clapham equalised after half-time to give Canterbury the draw at Kiwitea Street.
Elsewhere Hawke's Bay United edged Waikato Bay of Plenty United 3-2 and are third, while Waitakere United thrashed bottom-placed newcomers the Wanderers 6-1 at Albany to move up to fourth.
Seventh-placed Southern United drew 2-2 with fifth-placed Team Wellington in Dunedin.
