Lebanon co-captain Adam Doueihi was marched from the field in bizarre circumstances in the Rugby League World Cup opener against the Kiwis, leaving commentators completely baffled.
New Zealand kicked off their campaign with a 34-12 victory over Lebanon on Monday morning, with Joseph Manu putting together a masterclass in Warrington.
It was a scrappy start to the tournament for the Kiwis, who took a long time to get going in a match plagued by frustrating errors and a misfiring attack.
The Kiwis also benefited from having a player advantage in the final quarter when Doueihi was sensationally sent-off in bizarre circumstances, with the commentary team uncertain of the footballer's crime after initially thinking the Lebanon trainer had been sent off.
"I think the trainer Robbie Farah has been sent off here," commentator Andrew Voss said on Fox League.