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.
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