Peter Simonsen
New Zealand footballer
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Peter R. Simonsen (born 17 April 1959, in Christchurch, New Zealand) was a footballer who represented the New Zealand national team, being part of the 1982 squad that participated at 1982 FIFA World Cup finals.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Peter R. Simonsen | ||
| Date of birth | 17 April 1959 | ||
| Place of birth | Christchurch, New Zealand | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1977–1978 | Nelson United | ||
| 1981–1982 | Gisborne City | ||
| 1982 | Manurewa | ||
| 1984–1985 | Gisborne City | ||
| International career | |||
| 1978–1985 | New Zealand | 11 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Simonson scored on his full All Whites international debut in a 2–0 win over Singapore on 1 October 1978,[2] the only goal he was to score in official internationals.[3]
He was a member of the squad that qualified for the 1982 FIFA World Cup finals in Spain, his sole appearance in qualifying a substitute appearance in the tie-breaking play-off match against China in Singapore, and he did not make the field in Spain.[1] Including friendlies and unofficial games against club sides, Simonson played 28 times for New Zealand,[1] ending his international playing career with 11 official A-international caps to his credit,[4] his final cap an appearance in a 2–0 win over Fiji on 7 June 1985.[2]