The All Whites have scored a 4-0 victory over Malaysia marking their return home with their first win over non-OFC opposition in 19 months.
The All Whites struggled initially in the first half to put their chances away, but opened up and turned their dominance into goals as the contest progressed.
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They switched on after half-time, and improved the accuracy of the build-up and delivery play in the second stanza, running up a score with some lethal finishing.
Both Liberato Cacace and Matthew Garbett were particularly impressive, injecting themselves into the attack, and winning possession on a number of occasions, whilst Marko Stamenic and Elijah Just also stood out.
It was Just who scored first early in the second half, followed by Matt Garbett. after combining well with Cacace as the team showed some solidity in the midfield against a wilting Malaysian side.
Chris Wood was subbed on in the second half and had immediate impact after some good work from Just and Kosta Barbarouses while Logan Rogerson sealed the win with a superb goal to finish on.
There was plenty of substitutions used for New Zealand while Alex Paulsen was got his start in goal.
New Zealand return to World Cup qualifying action next month, with Vanuatu awaiting in Hamiltion, followed by Samoa at Mt Smart Stadium.