Vic Smith Explained

Vic Smith
Fullname:Victor R Smith
Position:Half-back
Birth Place:New Zealand
Clubs1:Technical Old Boys
Nationalyears1:1947–1948
Nationalteam1:New Zealand
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:0

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

Smith made his full All Whites debut in a 0–6 loss to South Africa on 5 July 1947 [2] and ended his international playing career with six A-international caps to his credit,[3] his final cap an appearance in a 0–4 loss to Australia on 4 September 1948.

Three of his brothers also represented New Zealand, Gordon 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 Sep 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081007054503/http://www.ultimatenzsoccer.com/NZRepSoccer/id1708.htm . 7 October 2008 .
  2. Web site: A-International Lineups. The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. 19 Sep 2009.
  3. Web site: A-International Scorers - Overall . The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website . 19 Sep 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090616123344/http://www.ultimatenzsoccer.com/NZRepSoccer/id1842.htm . 16 June 2009 .
  4. News: Nelsen vows: 'This means everything'. Tony. Smith. Stuff.co.nz. 10 October 2009. 23 June 2019.