Kirsty Yallop
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Kirsty Lee Yallop is an association football player who represented New Zealand at international level, making her senior international debut in a 0-6 loss to United States on 10 October 2004.
Yallop captained the U-20 side at the 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship
finals in Russia, where they lost to Australia (0-3) and Russia
(2-3), before holding Brazil to a goalless draw,
Yallop was included in the New Zealand squad for the 2008 Summer Olympic games, playing the full 90 minutes in each of New Zealand's group games, scoring one of New Zealand's goals in the 2-2 draw with Japan
.
Attending her first Women's World Cup at Germany 2011, Yallop earned her 50th cap in her only appearance at the finals in a 1-1 draw with Mexico
as New Zealand won their first ever point at a Senior Women's World Cup.
Yallop captained the U-20 side at the 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship
2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship
The 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship was held in Russia from 17 August to 3 September 2006. It was the officially recognized world championship for women's under-20 national football teams...
finals in Russia, where they lost to Australia (0-3) and Russia
Russia women's national football team
The Russia women's national football team represents Russia in international women's football. The team is controlled by the Football Union of Russia and affiliated with UEFA...
(2-3), before holding Brazil to a goalless draw,
Yallop was included in the New Zealand squad for the 2008 Summer Olympic games, playing the full 90 minutes in each of New Zealand's group games, scoring one of New Zealand's goals in the 2-2 draw with Japan
Japan women's national football team
The Japan women's national football team, or Nadeshiko Japan , is a selection of the best female players in Japan and is run by the Japan Football Association . Japan defeated the U.S...
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Attending her first Women's World Cup at Germany 2011, Yallop earned her 50th cap in her only appearance at the finals in a 1-1 draw with Mexico
Mexico women's national football team
The Mexico women's national football team represents Mexico in international women's football competition and is controlled by the Mexican Football Federation. In the 1970s, the team gained popularity, with Mexico finishing 3rd in a unofficial Women's World Cup held in Italy...
as New Zealand won their first ever point at a Senior Women's World Cup.