New Zealand vs Belgium, 2008 Olympic Men's Soccer, Group Stage

· Men's Olympic Soccer Tournament
  • Red Card 46': Daniel Ellensohn
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  • 35': Faris Haroun

About

New Zealand are hosting Belgium at Shangai International Stadium, , , starting on . The match is a part of the Men's Olympic Soccer Tournament.

Game Information

Competition: Men's Olympic Soccer Tournament

Venue: Shangai International Stadium
Location: ,
Attendance: 45,202

OLY Soccer (M) Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Egypt U23 3 +2 7
2 Spain U23 3 +2 6
3 Dominican Republic U23 3 -2 2
4 Uzbekistan U23 3 -2 1
Full Table

Line-Ups

NZL New Zealand

No. Name
1 Jacob Spoonley (GK)
2 Aaron Scott
3 Ian Hogg
6 Michael Boxall
12 Steven Old
16 Sam Jenkins
4 Cole Peverley
7 Simon Elliott
8 Craig Henderson Yellow Card
9 Daniel Ellensohn Red Card
10 Christopher Killen

BEL Belgium

No. Name
1 Logan Bailly (GK)
2 Sepp De Roover
4 Thomas Vermaelen Yellow Card
5 Sébastien Pocognoli
10 Jan Vertonghen
15 Jeroen Simaeys Yellow Card
8 Faris Haroun
11 Maarten Martens
7 Tom De Mul
9 Kevin Mirallas
18 Mousa Dembélé

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