NEW Zealand claimed their first win in Ipoh yesterday when they outplayed South Korea in every department to win 3-0 on a hot and humid day.
The 4pm start did not help matters for both the sides, but the Kiwis were more sharp in the first opportunity that was presented to them.
Hugo Inglis tapped in from close range in the fifth minute, and it was evident that the Koreans had given up even though there was still plenty of time to play catch-up.
And in the 12th minute, Cory Bennett made it 2-0 with a piercing penalty corner conversion, and the score remained until the half-time hooter.
Andy Hayward sealed the match in the 42nd minute, also off a penalty corner attempt, and the Kiwis collected their first three points of the tournament, while the Koreans also have three points from three matches.