International Friendly · Saturday 28 June 1947 · Christchurch, New Zealand
New Zealand
South AfricaNew Zealand 5–6 South Africa (28 Jun 1947): Result & Goals
Pre-match prediction
14%25%61%
New Zealand winDrawSouth Africa win
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Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between New Zealand and South Africa.
- New Zealand won 0 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 8 goals.
- South Africa won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 12 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: New Zealand 1256, South Africa 1585 — South Africa were favourites.
New Zealand: last 5 matches
- 1–4 vs Australia18 Jul 1936 · Soccer Ashes
- 0–10 vs Australia11 Jul 1936 · Soccer Ashes
- 1–7 vs Australia4 Jul 1936 · Soccer Ashes
- 2–4 vs Australia24 Jun 1933 · Soccer Ashes
- 4–6 vs Australia17 Jun 1933 · Soccer Ashes
South Africa: last 5 matches
- 2–1 vs Australia14 Jun 1947 · International Friendly
- 1–5 vs Australia7 Jun 1947 · International Friendly
- 3–3 vs Australia31 May 1947 · International Friendly
- 4–2 vs Australia24 May 1947 · International Friendly
- 2–1 vs Australia10 May 1947 · International Friendly