Match Report
In the standings it was New Zealand 1st on 9 points, Vanuatu 3rd on 3 — separated by 6. Scoring rates set the scale: New Zealand 6.33 scored and 0.33 conceded per game, Vanuatu 1.67 and 3.67, with the league averaging 2.13.
The match was played at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton (capacity 5,000). New Zealand led 5-1 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 8-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
New Zealand: Matthew Garbett (11'), Chris Wood (23'), Chris Wood (24'), Tyler Bindon (31'), Tyler Bindon (38'), Elijah Just (74'), Callum McCowatt (89'), Sarpreet Singh (82') · Vanuatu: Jordi Tasip (17')