Charlie Hodsgon makes an early break as the tourists make a bright opening to the encounter at Eden Park
Hodgson gives the Lions a 3-0 lead but injury ends his match and he is replaced by Ronan O'Gara midway through the half
Lions lock Ben Kay is left with a nasty black eye and replaced by Brent Cockbain following a scuffle with Sam Tuitupou
The sides exchange penalties before Martyn Williams scores a try just before half-time after a fine break from Mark Cueto
Cueto clashes with Auckland winger Isa Nacewa as the second half gets underway with the Lions leading 14-3
Kurtis Haiu claims the ball at the lineout as Auckland launch a fightback - Nacewa's try cutting the lead to 14-11
Lions scrum-half Matt Dawson is in fine form and earns the man-of-the-match award for a solid display
The Lions manage to hold on and earn a 17-13 win at Eden Park - sealing an unbeaten record in provincial games
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