All Whites complete series sweep of India with big win in Christchurch

The All Whites have farewelled coach Darren Bazeley with a comfortable 3-0 defeat of India in Christchurch to complete a sweep of their two international friendlies.

New Zealand struck all three goals in a dominant first half, but couldn't find the net in the second spell, despite continuing to dominate the contest against opponents ranked 50 places below them.

As with Thursday's 5-0 win in Auckland, the All Whites were frustrated at times not to be rewarded for the deluge of chances created.

It was nevertheless a bright sendoff for Bazeley, whose tenure of more than three years has ended, after the All Whites failed to advance through the pool stage of this year's World Cup and New Zealand Football chose not to extend his contract.

His side dominated the contest in the first soccer international at the new indoor Christchurch stadium, with the 138th-ranked Indians once again setting up deep on defence.

Bazeley was a blend of emotions at the fulltime whistle.

"I'm sad," Bazeley told TVNZ. "They're a great bunch of lads to work with.

"I love the team and it's come to an end. It's nice to finish on a couple of wins.

"We wanted to score more goals, but give credit to India, they defended deep and it was a different kind of game tonight.

"We got all the players on the pitch and to see some of the young players coming on playing some exciting football was great."

India kept the home side at bay until the 22nd minute, when Christchurch-raised central defender Finn Surman headed home from close range from a hooping corner delivered by Callum McCowatt.

James McGarry scored his first senior international goal five minutes before the interval, placing a low shot from the edge of the box into the corner, after being teed up by Owen Parker-Price.

Captain Chris Wood completed the scoring minutes before the break, tapping in, after some slick build-up work from Jesse Randall and Matt Garbett.

Bazeley made six changes from the Auckland game, including a maiden start to Wellington Phoenix defender Matthew Sheridan.

Recap the action below:

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