Dakota William Nicholas Lucas (born 26 July 1991) is a New Zealand football player who last played for Manningham United FC in the Victorian State League Division 1 in 2015.

In June 2012 Lucas was named in the New Zealand football team to compete in the Men's Olympic Football Tournament.[2] Dakota scored his first goal for the NZ Under 23's in an Olympic warmup match versus Japan, slotting in a 90-minute equaliser meaning the game finished 1–1.[3]

Lucas made one appearance at the 2012 London Olympics playing in New Zealand's third and last match, a 3–0 defeat by Brazil.[4]

Lucas moved to Manningham United FC in 2015 and made a total of 6 senior appearances failing to score a goal.[5]

References

  1. ^ "FIFA U-20 World Cup Colombia 2011 – List of Players" (PDF). Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). 10 August 2011. p. 18. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 27 July 2013.
  2. ^ "Men's Olympic Football Squad Announced". NZ Football. 21 June 2012. Archived from the original on 1 August 2012. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  3. ^ "Dakota Lucas' late equaliser slow to sink in". Stuff.co.nz. 13 July 2012. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
  4. ^ "Brazil 3-0 New Zealand". FIFA.com. 1 August 2012. Archived from the original on 5 August 2012. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
  5. ^ "Player statistics of Dakota Lucas".


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