Overview
- Nathan Garrow’s own goal in the 26th minute gave Auckland City an unexpected lead before Christian Gray levelled in the 52nd.
- A severe weather warning in Nashville halted play for over 20 minutes, underscoring disruptive conditions.
- Boca captain Miguel Merentiel was denied a last-gasp winner after a handball ruling overturned his effort.
- Both sides finish third and fourth in Group C, eliminating them from the FIFA Klub-WM and ending their title hopes.
- Auckland City hailed the draw as a triumph after earlier defeats by Bayern Munich (0-10) and Benfica Lissabon (0-6).