But few deaths can be as spectacular as that which befell Newmarket Park, Auckland and New Zealand's football's shortlived and fairly shabby home. Newmarket Park. Perhaps its unpopularity meant Newmarket Park was always destined to be cursed. NEWMARKET PARKHome of Auckland and New Zealand football1st international: NZ 5 Fiji 0, 1968*2nd international: NZ 1 Australia 0, 1979Capacity: 12,000 (approx)There are myriad reasons why stadiums die. "To be honest, I was never that fond of Newmarket Park," said Ormond.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 18, 2016 00:52 UTC