Keith Mackay
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Keith "Buzzer" Gordon Mackay (born 8 December 1956 in New Zealand
) was a football (soccer) player who represented New Zealand internationally, appearing in all 3 matches of New Zealand's first FIFA World Cup
finals appearance.
Mackay made his full All Whites debut in a 4-0 win over Mexico
on 20 August 1980. He represented the All Whites for all three matches at the 1982 FIFA World Cup
in Spain
, where they lost to Scotland
, USSR
and Brazil
. Mackay ended his international playing career having played 48 times for New Zealand, of which 36 were A-international caps. He scored a solitary goal in A-internationals. his final cap a substitute appearance in a 1-1 draw with Fiji
on 18 October 1984.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
) was a football (soccer) player who represented New Zealand internationally, appearing in all 3 matches of New Zealand's first FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
finals appearance.
Mackay made his full All Whites debut in a 4-0 win over Mexico
Mexico national football team
The Mexican national football team represents Mexico in association football and is governed by the Mexican Football Federation , the governing body for football in Mexico. Mexico's home stadium is the Estadio Azteca and their head coach is José Manuel de la Torre...
on 20 August 1980. He represented the All Whites for all three matches at the 1982 FIFA World Cup
1982 FIFA World Cup
The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:...
in Spain
Spain
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, where they lost to Scotland
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
, USSR
USSR national football team
The Soviet Union National Football Team was the national football team of the Soviet Union. It ceased to exist after the break up of the Union...
and Brazil
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
. Mackay ended his international playing career having played 48 times for New Zealand, of which 36 were A-international caps. He scored a solitary goal in A-internationals. his final cap a substitute appearance in a 1-1 draw with Fiji
Fiji national football team
The Fiji national football team is the national team of Fiji and is controlled by the Fiji Football Association. Their best finish in the OFC Nations Cup was third in 1998 and 2008.-World Cup record:*1930 to 1978 - Did not enter...
on 18 October 1984.