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Vic Smith
Personal information
Full name Victor R Smith
Place of birth New Zealand
Position(s) Half-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Technical Old Boys
International career
1947–1948 New Zealand 6 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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,[1][3] his final cap an appearance in a 0-4 loss to Australia on 4 September 1948.[2]

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[1][4]

References

  1. ^ a b c "A-International Appearances - Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Archived from the original on October 7, 2008. Retrieved 19 Sep 2009. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b "A-International Lineups". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 19 Sep 2009.
  3. ^ "A-International Scorers - Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Archived from the original on June 15, 2009. Retrieved 19 Sep 2009. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "Nelsen vows: 'This means everything'". Stuff.co.nz. 10 October 2009.