Renee Leota
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Renee Leota is a female association football player who represents New Zealand at international level.
on 14 November 2006.
She was included in the New Zealand squad for the 2008 Summer Olympic games, appearing as a substitute in both the 2-2 draw with Japan
and the 0-1 loss to Norway
.
Leota, who had made a single substitute appearance at the 2006 Women's U-20 World Cup
finals in Russia
as they held Brazil to a goalless draw, was again included in the U-20 squad for the 2008 Women's U-20 World Cup
finals in Chile
. She appeared in the first group game as a second half substitute as New Zealand
lost 2-3 against Africa
n champions, Nigeria, and scored with her first touch of the ball in their second group game as she came on as a 65th minute substitute, helping NZ
to a 4-3 win over the hosts. In 2010 she represented New Zealand for a third Under-20 World Cup
, this time in Germany
, playing in all three group games.
Career
Leota made her senior international debut as a substitute in a 0-3 loss to China PRChina women's national football team
The China women's national football team represents the People's Republic of China in international women's football.- Records :China had held the record of going for 442 minutes without conceding a World Cup goal, until it was broken by Germany on September 26, 2007, when Germany beat Norway 3-0...
on 14 November 2006.
She was included in the New Zealand squad for the 2008 Summer Olympic games, appearing as a substitute in both 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...
and the 0-1 loss to Norway
Norway women's national football team
The Norway women's national football team represents Norway in international women's football. The team, controlled by the Football Association of Norway, are former European, World and Olympic champions and thus one of the most successful national teams...
.
Leota, who had made a single substitute appearance at the 2006 Women's U-20 World Cup
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
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
as they held Brazil to a goalless draw, was again included in the U-20 squad for the 2008 Women's U-20 World Cup
2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
The 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup was held in Chile between November 19 and December 7, 2008. Sixteen teams, comprising representatives from all six confederations, took part in the final competition, in which Chile had a guaranteed place as the host nation....
finals in Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
. She appeared in the first group game as a second half substitute as New Zealand
New Zealand women's national under-20 football team
The New Zealand women's Under-20 Football Team, informally known as the 'Junior Football Ferns', is the representative team for New Zealand in international Under-20 football tournaments.-By Tournament:-2006:-2008:-2010:...
lost 2-3 against Africa
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
n champions, Nigeria, and scored with her first touch of the ball in their second group game as she came on as a 65th minute substitute, helping NZ
New Zealand women's national under-20 football team
The New Zealand women's Under-20 Football Team, informally known as the 'Junior Football Ferns', is the representative team for New Zealand in international Under-20 football tournaments.-By Tournament:-2006:-2008:-2010:...
to a 4-3 win over the hosts. In 2010 she represented New Zealand for a third Under-20 World Cup
2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
The 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup was held in Germany from July 13 to August 1. Sixteen teams, comprising representatives from all six confederations, were taking part in the final competition, in which Germany had a guaranteed place as the host nation....
, this time in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, playing in all three group games.