India Lose 0-3 To New Zealand In Football Friendly

India suffered a 0-3 defeat against New Zealand in an international friendly on Sunday, with all three goals coming in the first half. Finn Surman, James McGarry and captain Chris Wood were on target for the hosts as India's defensive vulnerabilities were exposed throughout the opening period. New Zealand took the lead in the 22nd minute when a corner from the left by Callum McCowatt found Surman unmarked inside the penalty area. The defender's header took a deflection off Akash Mishra before finding the back of the net.

The hosts doubled their advantage in the 40th minute, with McGarry unleashing a powerful left-footed strike from the edge of the box that beat the Indian goalkeeper.

New Zealand extended their lead soon after when Wood, set up by Jesse Randall, finished clinically from close range to put the hosts firmly in control.

India looked more organised defensively after the break and tightened up at the back, but they struggled to create meaningful chances and were unable to breach the New Zealand defence.

The hosts comfortably saw out the remainder of the contest to seal a convincing 3-0 victory.

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