Newly-selected All Whites defender Tyler Bindon has celebrated the scoring of his first goal as a professional, finding the net for Reading in England’s League One.
After the match, Bindon (18) told his club’s YouTube channel:
“I didn’t realize I scored for a split second, and then I saw the fans,” he said.
The goal was special for Bindon as his parents, Jenny and Grant, were in the stands at Leyton Orient’s Brisbane Road where the home side beat Reading 2-1 with a last-minute winner.
“I think it was pretty special for me — it was nice to have my parents and really good family friends in the stands to see that first goal,” Bindon said.
Bindon said that while scoring was personally pleasing, conceding a late goal and losing “killed that mood really, because it’s a team sport and I and I lose with a team.”
Watch Tyler Bindon’s interview
Watch Tyler Bindon’s goal
Here’s Bindon’s goal, scored for Reading on Sunday October 8, 2023 (NZT):
Bindon’s selection for the All Whites
All Whites head coach Darren Bazeley has included Bindon in his national squad for the October friendly internationals against DR Congo and Australia.
The former East Coast Bays youth player is one of two newcomers to the New Zealand squad, with Lower Hutt-born midfielder Matt Dibley-Dias (19), who plays for Fulham, also selected.
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Fixtures
October window
Game to be played on Saturday October 14, 2023 (NZT)
New Zealand v DR Congo
Estadio Nueva Condomina, Murcia, Spain, 5am (NZT)
Game to be played on Wednesday October 18, 2023 (NZT)
New Zealand v Australia
Gtech Community Stadium, London, 7.45am (NZT)
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