Northern Ireland v New Zealand Match Programme

NEW ZEALAND PLAYERS TOWATCH

Words: Roy Kitson

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STEFAN MARINOVIC GOALKEEPER Age Caps Goals Club 9RXIVLEGLMRKɄ +)6

TOMMY SMITH DEFENDER

Age Caps Goals Club Ipswich Town

MARCO ROJAS MIDFIELDER

Age Caps Goals 5 Club Melbourne Victory

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