Auckland FC Coach Corica Still Haunted by Playoff Heartbreak as New A-League Season Looms
The sting of playoff defeat is still fresh for Auckland FC coach Steve Corica as the club prepares for the upcoming A-League season. While he's enjoyed personal milestones – celebrating his daughter's wedding and a relaxing Fijian getaway with his wife – Corica admits a controversial disallowed goal continues to weigh on his mind.
Just nine weeks ago, Auckland FC's inaugural A-League campaign ended in dramatic fashion, falling short of their playoff ambitions. The memory of that heartbreaking loss, particularly the contentious decision that denied them a crucial goal, has proven difficult to shake. “It still hurts, I won’t lie,” Corica confessed. “You put so much into a season, and to have it end like that... it’s tough.”
The disallowed goal, a moment that sparked intense debate among fans and pundits alike, remains a focal point for Corica. While he acknowledges the importance of moving forward, he can't help but replay the sequence in his mind. “You analyse everything, you look at the footage, you try to learn from it,
