The New Zealand side - looking to win a record-extending 12th crown - were made to work hard for the win by an AS Magenta side who had only one day's rest following their rescheduled final group stage match against Ifira Black Bird on Sunday Monday .
AS Magenta scored in the dying seconds to beat Ifira Black Bird FC 2-1 in the final group stage match at the OFC Men's Champions League 2024, a result that sees the New Caledonia side clinch a semi-final place.