Keith Nelson (footballer)
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Keith Nelson is a former association football player who represented New Zealand at international level.
Nelson made his full All Whites debut in a 3-0 win over New Caledonia
on March 5, 1977 and ended his international playing career with 20 A-international caps and 16 goals to his credit, including 2 hat-trick
s against Chinese Taipei
and Fiji
. He gained his final cap gained in a 2-0 win over Ghana
on June 7, 1983.
Nelson won New Zealand Player of the Year in 1976 and again in 1982 despite failing to make the final 23 man squad for New Zealand's first appearance at the World Cup
finals that year.
Nelson made his full All Whites debut in a 3-0 win over New Caledonia
New Caledonia national football team
The New Caledonia national football team is the team of New Caledonia and is controlled by the Fédération Calédonienne de Football. Although they were only admitted to FIFA in 2004, they have been participating in the OFC Nations Cup since its inception. They have been one of this relatively small...
on March 5, 1977 and ended his international playing career with 20 A-international caps and 16 goals to his credit, including 2 hat-trick
Hat-trick
A hat-trick or hat trick in sport is the achievement of a positive feat three times during a game, or other achievements based on threes. The term was first used in 1858 in cricket to describe HH Stephenson's feat of taking three wickets in three balls. A collection was held for Stephenson, and he...
s against Chinese Taipei
Chinese Taipei national football team
The Chinese Taipei national football team is the official name given by FIFA to the national association football team of the Republic of China ....
and Fiji
Fiji national football team
The Fiji national football team is the national team of Fiji and is controlled by the Fiji Football Association. Their best finish in the OFC Nations Cup was third in 1998 and 2008.-World Cup record:*1930 to 1978 - Did not enter...
. He gained his final cap gained in a 2-0 win over Ghana
Ghana national football team
The Ghana national football team, popularly known as the Black Stars, is the national association football team of Ghana and is controlled by the Ghana Football Association...
on June 7, 1983.
Nelson won New Zealand Player of the Year in 1976 and again in 1982 despite failing to make the final 23 man squad for New Zealand's first appearance at the World Cup
1982 FIFA World Cup
The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:...
finals that year.