New Zealand Men's U-17s
The 4 goals and GD could be decisive. remember the best 3rds from all the groups go through to 2nd round. Hopefully they wont need it.
Think he meant build up to the tournament rather than build up play.
stats 24 shots Uzbeks only 12 from Kiwis, 7 on target 4 goals. bloody top return on effort if you ask me.
RedGed2011-06-20 09:57:02
I'll own it.
Czechs traditionally have strong age-group sides, at least at the U21 level. Not sure what thier U17 side's like, but expect they'll be much tougher than the Uzbekis.
Also early days yet but will be interesting to view the total results of Young AWs, under 20's and of course Football Ferns World Cups after August.Will be interesting in light of Oceania v Asia debate.
RedGed2011-06-20 14:38:16
Czechs traditionally have strong age-group sides, at least at the U21 level. Not sure what thier U17 side's like, but expect they'll be much tougher than the Uzbekis.
We are going to get done in Mexico. Unless some massive changes are made anyway.
He is a hell of a nice guy as well, always happy to give people time.
We are going to get done in Mexico. Unless some massive changes are made anyway.
Why you laugh? There was a massive change. THE COACH
Congratulations to young Steve on a World Cup hat-trick. Just watched the highlights on youtube and that 1st goal was a class finish and that ball across for the hat-trick goal was superb, not sure who knocked it over but was a classy delivery!
He is a hell of a nice guy as well, always happy to give people time.
If they are the future of NZ football, our future is looking bright
USA 3 V Checz 0
June 20, 2011
AUCKLAND � New Zealand�s U-17 hat trick hero Stephen Carmichael admits he wasn�t even sure of his place in the squad a month ago.
The Central United midfielder, who made his debut a week ago en route to Mexico, led the scoring charge with three goals as the Young All Whites defeated Uzbekistan 4-1 in Torreon, Mexico to sit atop the Group D standings ahead of USA who beat the Czech Republic 3-0 in the group�s late match.
It�s the first hat trick by a kiwi male at a FIFA event � Football Ferns striker Rosie White notched two at age-group events in 2008 � but the 16 year old wasn�t exactly brushing up on his Spanish in May having been part of the squad but not making either the team for Oceania qualifying or a tour to Qatar.
�It�s an awesome feeling � just unbelievable,� said Carmichael after the match.
�I wasn�t sure I was going to make the squad and it was a nervous wait to see if I would be in or not.
�Once you get the opportunity you�ve just got to take it. It�s something I�ve worked really hard for and tried to make the most of the chances I�ve got.�
His first chance came just ten minutes into the game when a rebounded ball squirted out to him just inside the Uzbek penalty area.
�I was focussing on getting a good first touch and striking the ball well.�
His strike left Ganisher Kholmurodov little chance in the Uzbek goal and by the time he netted his third 8 minutes into the second half to make the score 3-1, the Young All Whites were well on their way to victory.
While teams are prevented from performing cultural displays before matches at FIFA events, the Young All Whites were quick to celebrate with a traditional kiwi haka in their dressing room after the win.
�Harley Tahau led it. It�s something we practised yesterday in the pool so we were keen to use it if we could.
New Zealand coach Aaron McFarland praised Carmichael�s impact since joining the squad but emphasised an all-round team performance.
�He�s been doing really well on tour. He�s proven himself in the heat and he�s one of the lads that are capable of getting hold of the ball and doing something and if we are going to win this game we needed characters like that to step. He made a couple of goals and the other was a good team one.�
�He�ll take the glory today but in the next game it may be someone else.�
New Zealand�s next game is against the Czech Republic on Thursday morning.
New Zealand scorers at FIFA events
FIFA World Cup Spain 1982: Scotland 5 New Zealand 2 (Steve SUMNER, Steve WOODDIN)
FIFA Women�s World Cup China 1991: China 4 New Zealand 1 (Kim NYE)
FIFA U-17 World Cup New Zealand 1997: New Zealand 1 (David MULLIGAN) USA 2
FIFA U-17 World Cup New Zealand 1997: New Zealand 2 (David MULLIGAN, Allan PEARCE) Poland 1
FIFA U-20 Women�s World Cup Russia 2006: Russia 3 New Zealand 2 (Abby ERCEG, Emma HUMPHRIES)
FIFA U-20 World Cup, Canada 2007: New Zealand 1 (Jack PELTER) Mexico 2
Beijing Olympics 2008 (Men): China 1 New Zealand 1 (Jeremy BROCKIE)
Beijing Olympics 2008 (Women): Japan 2 New Zealand 2 (Kirsty YALLOP, Amber HEARN)
FIFA U-17 Women�s World Cup NZ 2008: New Zealand 1 (Annalie LONGO) Denmark 2
FIFA U-17 Women�s World Cup NZ 2008: New Zealand 3 (Rosie WHITE 3) Colombia 1
FIFA U-20 Women�s World Cup Chile 2008: Nigeria 3 New Zealand 2 (Ria PERCIVAL 2)
FIFA U-20 Women�s World Cup Chile 2008: Chile 3 New Zealand 4 (Rosie WHITE 3, Renee LEOTA)
FIFA U-20 Women�s World Cup Chile 2008: England 1 New Zealand 1 (Sarah McLAUGHLIN)
FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009: Kosta Rica 1 New Zealand 1 (Michael BUILT)
FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009: Burkina Faso 1 New Zealand 1 (Gordon MURIE
FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009: Turkey 1 New Zealand 1 (Jack HOBSON-McVEIGH)
FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010: Slovakia 1 New Zealand 1 (Winston REID)
FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010: Italy 1 New Zealand 1 (Shane SMELTZ)
FIFA U-20 Women�s World Cup Germany 2010: Sweden 2 New Zealand 1 (Hannah WILKINSON)
FIFA U-20 Women�s World Cup Germany 2010: Korea DPR 2 New Zealand 1 (Bridgette ARMSTRONG)
FIFA U-20 Women�s World Cup Germany 2010: Brazil 4 New Zealand 1 (Rosie WHITE)
FIFA U-17 Women�s World Cup Trinidad & Tobago 2010: Venezuela 2 New Zealand 1 (Kate LOYE)
FIFA U-17 Women�s World Cup Trinidad & Tobago 2010: Spain 3 New Zealand 1 (Kate LOYE)
FIFA U-17 World Cup Mexico 2011: Uzbekistan 1 New Zealand 4 (Stephen CARMICHAEL 3, Jordan VALE)
Replay at Four Kings plus a 2-for-1 dinner (every Monday). Perfect combo.
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