The Big Stage

 

 

Danny Hay was an unused sub in New Zealand's 1-1 draw with Scotland in Edinburgh last night. It was an achievement for Hay to make the bench given the ankle injury that kept him out of the team at the end of last season.

What is the Confederations Cup?

The champions from FIFA's various confederations come together for a tournament now held every 2 years. 

 

Confederations Cup Participants
Confederation	Representative
FIFA World Cup Champions	Brazil
CAF Champions	Cameroon
CONMEBOL Champions	Colombia
UEFA Champions And Hosts	France
AFC Champions	Japan
OFC Champions	New Zealand
Guesting	Turkey
CONCACAF Champions	USA

 

The Kiwi Opposition...

New Zealand now move on to France where they play in the Confederations Cup, where Hay is sure to play a prominent role. 

 

New Zealand Opposition
Date	Opposition & Location
18.06	Japan, St Denis Stadium
20.06	Colombia, Lyon
22.06	France, St Denis Stadium

It is not the first time the Kiwis have appeared in a major international tournament. They made the confederations cup in 1999 (hosted by Mexico) and appeared in the 1982 World Cup Finals (held in Spain).

The Competition was first held in 1992, and Argentina were the first ever winners.  Denmark won it in 1995, Brazil in 1997, while Mexico shocked Brazil by winning the 1999 tournament.

Games will be shown live on Channel 5, we will bring you more on the games as they are played...

Will this be the biggest ever stage that a Walsall player has played on while at the club? Let us know at the Alsop Tavern Forum

 

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