Smith Skippers All Whites into Semi-Finals - Ipswich Town News
Tommy Smith skippered New Zealand to a 2-1 victory over Papua New Guinea in the Solomon Islands overnight to take his side into the semi-finals of the Oceania Nations Cup. Perth Glory’s Shane Smeltz and Chris Wood of West Brom scored the All Whites' goals.
Smith, who won his 13th full cap, tweeted: "Another win on the board, tough conditions with temperature at 39 degrees! Congratulations to Tim Myers for making his All Whites debut.”
New Zealand next face the hosts on Wednesday in a tournament which doubles as part of the World Cup qualification process. Their semi-final, against opponents yet to be set, will be played on Friday.
Smith’s goal in their opening match victory over Fiji can be seen below.
Meanwhile, Blues striker Ronan Murray could win his third Republic of Ireland U21 cap this evening when his side take on Italy in a Euro 2013 qualifier in Sligo.
McKenna: Matusiwa Making Really Positive Steps Blues boss Kieran McKenna says summer signing Azor Matusiwa has made positive steps in his first five games in the Championship with Town now very strong in their midfield department.
McKenna: New Leadership Group Finalised Blues manager Kieran McKenna says a new leadership group has been finalised with the players assembled over the summer getting to know one another better having taken part in some team bonding last weekend.
McKenna: Blades Win a Good Way to Start the Next Chapter Town boss Kieran McKenna says last week’s 5-0 thrashing of Sheffield United gave everyone a boost but that the players were in a positive mindset and looking forward to the season ahead even prior to the victory over the Blades.
McKenna: Burns Making Progress, Everyone Else Has Trained Town boss Kieran McKenna says Wes Burns is making good progress as he continues his recovery from his ACL injury with the Wales international the only player absent from training this week ahead of Saturday’s game at Blackburn Rovers.
New Call Me Ted Poster For Norwich Derby Town poster gurus Call Me Ted have produced a new design ahead of the East Anglian derby against Norwich City at Portman Road on Sunday 5th October.
U17s Beaten By Hammers Town’s youngsters were beaten 4-0 by West Ham United in their opening U17 Premier League Cup game at Playford Road this afternoon.