New Zealand Men's U-20s

It was to lull them into a false sense of security, worked perfectly.

Hey, this is interesting, Wiki says there were 3,500 at the OFC final.

Hats of to you Auckland

Team is supposedly of to Austria in the 3weeks but nothing is confirmed yet

World Cup squad will feature 21 players.

26 players have been used in qualifying and Suwon Cup games.

Another two haven't played. I'm guessing that's Chris Wood and maybe Sean Lovemore?

Woodzee not sure if he'll be there or not

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10725733

" I would like to play for my country at whatever level but it is down to my club and if they are willing to let me go. Everybody in football knows that pre season is very important - it is the time when you need to put your name forward."

Anyone know where the team is headed before Colombia. Heard a rumour about Europe (would seem silly no?) and USA?

The NZ Herald article in todays news about Chris Wood possibly playing for the NZ U20s mentions in the 2nd to last paragraph they will be in California prior, at the same time as WBA in pre-season camp.


http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10734570

Note to NZ Football re website:
U20s fixtures and overview pages could do with an update to perhaps include the recent qualifying tournament results and upcoming pre WC games and itinerary. WC fixtures have been updated on the main calendar though.
RedGed2011-06-26 23:03:31

needs major overhaul that site

Squad gets announced 8 july

18th - Leave for USA
24th - Leave for Colombia

Just ask the coach I guess. I'm guessing they have some warm up games lined up in the USA

Hopefully they can emulate some of the u17 success and avoid a similar embarrassment.

4 games scheduled in the USA apparently

What days do we play?? Looking forward to these games

Ahh found it. And sounds like 10am starts for themplaywithFire2011-07-04 10:52:07

The team has been named the players have been told..

Announcement on the 8th to the public  BoganUH2011-07-06 07:01:11

so we know Andy Bevin is going, http://www.hawkesbaytoday.co.nz/sport/news/football-bitter-sweet-for-bevin-at-home/3958175/

and Anthony Hobbs

 

I heard they're taking three goal keepers.

Have to take three goalkeepers

Did the U17s?

Who do we think the keepers will be? Marinovic, McPeake and Turipa?

"U20 squad will be publicly released on Monday 11th July" - Chris Milicich via Twitter.

could Basalaj sneak in there instead of Turipa?

I reckon it might be Marinovic, Turipa and Basalaj

Is Turipa still in Queensland?

 

On the books of Brisbane Premier League leaders Brisbane Wolves.

Turipa won't get a look in. Third keeper is likely to be Max Tommy or Alex Carr.

Wasn't Alex Carr behind Turipa at the Under-17 World Cup?

Seriously. Coey will make it.

He was, but Milly and co. have not had a chance to look at him seriously in the past 6-12 months. They have had an extensive look at both Carr and Tommy. You may think it's unjust but that is the way it goes.

We'll lets wait and see on Monday.

"?Coey Turipa (who played in Canale Cup last night as goalie) has been picked for the Under 20 World Cup team. Our best wishes to him as he heads off to Columbia and then onto the cup at the end of July." - Brisbane Wolves Facebook page

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/5252688/Junior-All-Whites-to-play-Phoenix

Looks like the U-20's will play a warm up game against the Phoenix in Auckland before heading to the WC.

and from NZF

http://nzfootball.co.nz/index.php?id=11&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1131&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=10&cHash=740f7674d7/

times of matches good for watching (except Wednesday - NZ time - game)

FIFA U-20 World Cup

New Zealand v Cameroon
Cali, Colombia
July 30, 2011
5pm (10am July 31 NZT)

New Zealand v Uruguay
Cali, Colombia
August 2, 2011
5pm (10am August 3 NZT)

New Zealand v Portugal
Cali, Colombia
August 5, 2011
5pm (10am August 6 NZT)

Chris Wood will not be going to the U-20 world cup. Disappointing.


http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10737558/

Yes tough for our team. After holding him back I hope WBA give him a decent shot at first team football