FIFA Club World Cup 2014: Auckland City win on penalties to claim bronze

Players of Auckland City celebrate the score during the FIFA Club World Cup 2014 third place football match between Auckland City and Cruz Azul at Marrakesh stadium in Marrakesh

Marrakesh (Morocco), Dec 21 (IANS) Auckland City defeated Cruz Azul 4-2 on penalties to win the match for third place at the FIFA Club World Cup.

Sanni Issa scored the shoot-out winner for the New Zealanders to become the first Oceania side to win a medal at the Club World Cup Saturday, reports Xinhua.

The match finished 1-1 after full-time and extra-time.

Ryan de Vries put Auckland ahead just before half-time, but the CONCACAF champions from Mexico levelled through Joao Rojas in the 57th minute.