Strange, but true! It was a New Zealand midfielder of Indian origin, Sarpreet Singh, who spoilt the party for the hosts by setting up two brilliant goals to see the All Whites score a 2-1 victory in the Intercontinental Cup at Mumbai Football Arena in Andheri yesterday.

Courtesy, assists from Sarpreet’s, 19, and left foot, goals from Andre De Jong (49th min) and substitute Moses Dyer (86th) saw a young, resolute New Zealand side dominate a Indian outfit. Skipper Sunil Chhetri was the lone scorer for hosts Blue Tigers, but that was not after Kiwi goalkeeper Michael Woud replicated a Loris Karius moment.