It's a result that will leave Steve Corica fuming, but at the same time does ensure Auckland take a point against a fellow top of the table rival. They'll be wondering how they didn't take away all three from a game in which they scored four goals, but went through patches of the game where they didn't control the midfield, and enabled Adelaide to get on top. Defensively, they weren't nearly as assured as they have been in most games this season, with Alex Paulsen shaky, and Nando Pijnaker and Tommy Smith left to struggle with the Adelaide attacking threats. While two goals did come from spot kicks, it was a result of inviting pressure around their area in uncharacteristic fashion.