Alf Smith (New Zealand footballer)

Alf Smith

Personal information
Full name	Alfred L. Smith
Place of birth	New Zealand
Playing position	Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
	Ponsonby
National team
1936	New Zealand	2	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (goals)

Alfred L. Smith is a former football (soccer) goalkeeper who represented New Zealand at international level.^[1]

Smith appeared twice in official internationals for the New Zealand, the first being a 0-10 loss to Australia on 11 July 1936, which still stands as New Zealand's biggest loss in official matches, although New Zealand have been beaten by more in unofficial matches, notably England Amateurs in 1937 and Manchester United in 1967.^[2] His team fared better in his second match, losing 1-4 on 18 July 1936, their best result of Australia's three match tour of New Zealand.^[3]

References

1. "A-International Appearances - Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 24 October 2009.
2. "New Zealand International Matches 1904-2006". RSSSF. Retrieved 26 October 2009.
3. "A-International Lineups". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 24 October 2009.

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