Shane Smeltz

New Zealand moved a giant step closer to next year's World Cup when they beat New Caledonia 2-1 on Friday, but it came at a price. New Zealand striker Shane Smeltz has his face busted open from an upraised New Caledonian bootPhoto: YouTubeAs injury time beckoned, striker Shane Smeltz suffered a nasty gash to his head after a Caledonian defender planted a crazy-high boot into his face.Blood gushed from a wound to the head, what appeared to be the result of studs to the face or head area.Smeltz...Read Full Story

New Zealand beat minnows New Caledonia 2-1 last Friday, and attacker Shane Smeltz took a horrendous kick to the face during the final seconds, which unbelievably was not seen as worthy of a penalty. The referee gave a goal kick for a smash into the head which led to the injury, a picture of which [...]Read Full Story

Perth Glory’s protracted courtship of Shane Smeltz has finally been finalised with the Kiwi goalscoring ace agreeing a three-year deal worth an estimated $1....Read Full Story

Posted by Holly on 14 October, 2012 in Soccer News Tahiti 0 – New Zealand 2 (World Cup Qualifier, October 13, 2012) Goals to striker Shane Smeltz and defender Ben Sigmund moved the All Whites back to three points clear at the top of the four-nation table. Additional Interesting Posts:Tahiti beat Solomon Islands in Oceania World Cup qualifying; New Caledonia stun New ZealandTahiti win the OFC Nations Cup & secure spot at 2013 Confederations CupOceania World Cup qualifying: Tahiti ease...Read Full Story

Perth Glory have signed New Zealand international Shane Smeltz from Gold Coast United....Read Full Story