Conor Tracey: The Hardware Store Goalkeeper Who Faced Ten Goals Against Ruthless Bayern Munich
Conor Tracey, the hardware store goalkeeper
Auckland City Suffers Crushing 10–0 Defeat Against Bayern Munich
In the second match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, Bayern Munich showed their offensive firepower by scoring ten goals against New Zealand’s Auckland City.
The match was a nightmare for the Kiwis, and the loss turned out to be far more brutal than anyone had expected. From just the 6th minute, Kingsley Coman put Bayern ahead, and only six minutes later, he scored again to complete his brace—essentially crushing Auckland’s hopes of staying competitive in the match.
Without a doubt, the player who bore the brunt of Bayern’s relentless attack was Conor Tracey, Auckland City’s goalkeeper. And while the final scoreline might suggest otherwise, Tracey actually showed flashes of real talent, making several key saves throughout the game.
Sure, the New Zealand keeper made some costly errors—especially with his footwork. A few failed clearances directly led to goals. But when it came to stopping shots on goal, Conor rose to the occasion, delivering some solid saves between the posts.
Is Auckland City a Professional Football Club?
It’s worth pointing out that Auckland City’s players are not full-time professionals. Most of them have day jobs outside of football, as the sport doesn’t pay well in their region.
From insurance agents and engineers to personal trainers, the team is made up of individuals from all walks of life, united by their love for football. That’s why Conor Tracey had to request time off from his job just to be able to participate in the Club World Cup with his team.
Who Is Conor Tracey, Auckland City’s Goalkeeper?
Born in 1997 and standing 1.88 meters tall, Conor Tracey began his career with Canterbury United before joining Auckland City in 2017. He was also part of New Zealand’s U-23 national team that qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics—a major achievement.
Currently, Conor works in a veterinary medicine warehouse, so he had to take unpaid leave to compete in the Club World Cup. As he put it himself:
“I’ve always had to mix annual leave with unpaid days off. I’ll be struggling a bit with rent and bills, but playing against Bayern, Benfica, and Boca is totally worth it.”
