Auckland FC are striving for a fast start in this evening's A-League semi-final return leg against Melbourne Victory at Mt Smart.

The Black Knights take a one-goal advantage into the sold-out re-match, the last stop before the grand final.

Coach Steve Corica says a week off ahead of the first leg meant they were a bit rusty...but he doesn't expect that to be the case again.

Auckland FC defender Dan Hall joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview this evening's season-defining game. 

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