New Zealand vs India

New Zealand beat India 5-0 at Go Media Stadium in Auckland on Thursday, the first of two friendlies between the sides. The hosts were three up at the break, and an early own goal set the tone. It took five minutes. Bijoy Varghese turned the ball into his own net after a clearance from Pramveer hit him, with Vishal Kaith having already made a first save. Jesse Randall added two before half-time, in the 34th minute after Matt Garbett sent him away down the left, and in the 43rd, when he curled a right-footed shot into the corner. Chris Wood scored in the 57th minute, his first goal for the All Whites in about 14 months. Bayliss made it five in the 75th. India made three changes at the interval, and their best first-half chance, for Manvir Singh, was gathered by Alex Paulsen. The game is part of Darren Bazeley's last series as New Zealand coach. The teams meet again in Christchurch on Sunday 15 November.