The Kiwis broke the deadlock after just four minutes when Lance Hohaia spun out of a tackle before his sweeping pass exposed the visitors in the corner as Perrett crossed.

BBC: New Zealand 76-12 Papua New Guinea

So it was against the run of play when Southend took a shock lead - with Scolari's new zonal marking system exposed at the first opporunity - as Barrett headed in Stanislas's corner unmarked from eight yards.

BBC: Southend 1-4 Chelsea

The Blues suddenly looked short of rhythm and their lack of sharpness was exposed when Benayoun strolled infield and slipped in Torres, the Spaniard spinning on a sixpence and lashing into the corner.

BBC: Chelsea 3-2 Liverpool (4-3)