Tommy Smith helps New Zealand to draw
Published:
9:06 AM June 6, 2012
Updated:
2:59 PM October 11, 2020
SKIPPER Tommy Smith led New Zealand to an unbeaten group campaign after drawing with hosts Solomon Islands 1-1 in the Oceania Nations Cup.
The Ipswich Town defender, still undefeated as All Whites captain, helped his country to a draw which left New Zealand top of their group – and setting up a semi-final showdown with New Caladonia on Friday.
It also meant Smith and his team mates progressed to the third round of World Cup qualifying and also a play-off for a place at the Confederations Cup.
The other semi-final will be contested by the Solomon Islands and Tahiti.