Goals in each half from forward Marco Rojas ensured New Zealand made a perfect start to the third stage of Oceania qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™.

The All Whites hit the frame of the goal twice in the first half via Chris Wood and Kosta Barbarouses, before Rojas finally broke the deadlock a few minutes before the break and doubled the advantage midway through the second period after acting captain Wood opened up the opportunity with a delightful backheel.