History for Big Pete 65

Ferns squad for Cyprus Cup March 5 - 13:

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Having climbed to 16th in the world in 2013, the New Zealand side will meet Ireland (33rd), Switzerland (22nd) and South Korea (17th) in Group B of the 12-team tournament which also includes six nations ranked above the Football Ferns including the likes of France (5th) Canada (7th) and Australia (9th)... 

After wins over Scotland and Italy, the Football Ferns secured third place last year with a playoff 2-1 victory over Switzerland; whom the New Zealanders will meet in the second match of this year’s event.

(Caps/Goals/Club) 

Goalkeepers
1. Erin Nayler (10/0, Eastern Suburbs AFC) 
23. Lily Alfeld (0/0, Coastal Spirit FC) 

Defenders
3. Catherine Bott (0/0, Waterside Karori AFC, NZ) 
18. Katie Bowen (14/0, University of North Carolina, USA) 
5. Abby Erceg (capt, 92/4, USV Jena, GER) 
26. Megan Lee (3/0, Louisiana State University, USA) 
15. Meikayla Moore (2/0, Coastal Spirit FC) 
2. Ria Percival (88/8, USV Jena, GER) 
6. Rebekah Stott (18/0, SC Sand, GER) 

Midfielders
12. Betsy Hassett (58/6, Manchester City FC, ENG) 
4. Katie Hoyle (82/1, Notts County Ladies FC, ENG) 
16. Annalie Longo (58/1, Three Kings Utd, NZ) 
19. Evie Millynn (0/0, San Diego State University, USA) 
11. Kirsty Yallop (74/11, Vittsjo, SWE) 

Forwards 

20. Helen Collins (13/0, Claudelands Rovers, NZ) 
10. Sarah Gregorius (48/17, unattached) 
9. Amber Hearn (79/36, USV Jena, GER) 
25. Stephanie Skilton (0/0, Syracuse University, USA) 
13. Rosie White (53/10, University of California, USA) 
17. Hannah Wilkinson (51/17, University of Tennessee, USA) 

Match schedule

New Zealand v Republic of Ireland (1.30am March 6 NZT)

New Zealand v Switzerland (4.30am March 8 NZT)

New Zealand v South Korea (4.30am March 11 NZT)

Playoff match TBC (March 13 NZT)