New Zealand offered a timely reminder of their quality ahead of the World Cup by hammering 10-man Chile 4-1 at Eden Park.<\/p>\n The All Whites are due to take on Iran, Egypt and Belgium in their World Cup group.<\/p>\n And they fired off a warning shot to those teams with a convincing victory in Auckland on Monday, which saw them clinch the FIFA Series title.<\/p>\n With New Zealand\u2019s Tyler Bindon having seen an early goal disallowed, Chile were reduced to 10 men when Dario Osorio received two yellow cards in the space of four minutes.<\/p>\n Kosta Barbarouses put New Zealand ahead in the 31st minute, with Elijah Just doubling New Zealand\u2019s lead soon after.<\/p>\n Barbarouses helped tee up Jesse Randall to make it 3-0 on the hour, before substitute Ben Waine got in on the act.<\/p>\n Gonzalo Tapia got a consolation goal for Chile, who finished bottom of the South American qualifying standings for this summer\u2019s showpiece tournament.<\/p>\n Statement made<\/p>\n Our first ever win against South American opposition pic.twitter.com\/UVurqnbSw9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 New Zealand Football <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.soccernews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/SN\/images\/300x250_HR.gif\")
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