Ian Upchurch


Ian E. Upchurch is a former football (soccer) player who represented New [Zealand men's national football team|New Zealand] at international level.
Upchurch played nine time for New Zealand including four official full internationals. His first two official matches were against Pacific neighbours Fiji, a 2–0 win on 7 September and a 9–0 win on 14 September 1952. These were followed by games against Tahiti, first a 2–2 draw on 21 September. His final appearance was a 5–3 win, Upchurch replacing the injured Jim Stephenson in goal for that game.