The All Whites coaching staff are putting a communication breakdown between two senior players down to the realities of playing positive football.
A mix-up between goalkeeper Sail and defender Tommy Smith over who would collect a pass in last night's nil-all draw with China, led to Smith being sent off.
Assistant coach Simon Elliott says the team moved on from the issue well.
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Friday Faceoff with Stephen Franks and Myles Gazley
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Friday Sport kick-off with Jason Pine
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Politics Thursday with Ayesha Verrall and Tim Costley (2)
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