Ian Upchurch Explained

Ian Upchurch
Fullname:Ian E. Upchurch
Position:Defender/Goalkeeper
Birth Place:New Zealand
Clubs1:Seatoun
Nationalyears1:1952
Nationalteam1:New Zealand
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0

Ian E. Upchurch is a former football (soccer) player who represented New Zealand at international level.[1]

Upchurch played nine time for New Zealand including four official full internationals. His first two official matches were against Pacific neighbours Fiji, a 2–0 win on 7 September and a 9–0 win on 14 September 1952. These were followed by games against Tahiti, first a 2–2 draw on 21 September. His final appearance was a 5–3 win, Upchurch replacing the injured Jim Stephenson in goal for that game.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A-International Appearances - Overall . The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website . 16 November 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090501185855/http://www.ultimatenzsoccer.com/NZRepSoccer/id1708.htm . 1 May 2009 .
  2. Web site: A-International Lineups. The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. 16 November 2009.