Vic Smith

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

For other people named Victor Smith, see Victor Smith (disambiguation).

Vic Smith
Personal information
Full name Victor R Smith
Place of birth New Zealand
Playing position(s) Half-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Technical Old Boys
National team
1947–1948 New Zealand 6 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

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-International Appearances - Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Archived from the original on 7 October 2008. Retrieved 19 September 2009.
  2. "A-International Lineups". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 19 September 2009.
  3. "A-International Scorers - Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Archived from the original on 15 June 2009. Retrieved 19 September 2009.
  4. Smith, Tony (10 October 2009). "Nelsen vows: 'This means everything'". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
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