Auckland City booked their place in the final with a narrow 1-0 victory over AS Magenta, in a tie where the New Zealander's experience of the big matches paid dividends - admirably controlling proceedings to see out the result.
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 .