Gordon Smith (New Zealand footballer) explained

Gordon Smith
Fullname:Gordon Smith
Position:Striker
Birth Place:New Zealand
Nationalyears1:1947–1948
Nationalteam1:New Zealand
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:7

Gordon Smith is a former football (soccer) player who represented New Zealand at international level.[1]

Smith scored a hattrick on his full All Whites debut in a 5–6 loss to South Africa on 28 August 1947.[2] and ended his international playing career with six A-international caps and 7 goals to his credit,[3] his final cap an appearance in a 0–7 loss to Australia on 28 August 1948.

Three of his brothers also represented New Zealand, Vic Smith and Roger Smith playing official international appearances, while the third brother, Jack Smith, only played in unofficial matches. Ryan Nelsen, grandson of another brother, Bob Smith, also played for New Zealand.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A-International Appearances – Overall . The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website . 19 September 2009 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090501185855/http://www.ultimatenzsoccer.com/NZRepSoccer/id1708.htm . 1 May 2009 .
  2. Web site: A-International Lineups 1904–1959. The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. 19 September 2009.
  3. Web site: A-International Scorers – Overall . The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website . 19 September 2009 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090616123344/http://www.ultimatenzsoccer.com/NZRepSoccer/id1842.htm . 16 June 2009 .
  4. Web site: Nelsen vows: 'This means everything' . Stuff.co.nz. 10 October 2009.