Leon Grice: businessman linked to Auckland City FC on the side's draw with Boca Juniors - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

There's hope among Kiwi football fans after Auckland City FC bounces back from some disappointing matches. 

After conceding a whopping 16 goals in their first two matches, the Oceania representative managed to draw 1-1 with South America's Boca Juniors in Nashville.

Leon Grice, a businessman linked to Auckland City FC, says this feels like a step forward.

"They play all over the world, they have the ability to rise and play."

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