Review of Next Goal Wins (2014) by Christopher H — 08 Nov 2014

Triumph against adversity tale of the worst international football team in the world. Uplifting if not overly challenging.

This review of Next Goal Wins (2014) was written by Christopher H on 08 Nov 2014.

Next Goal Wins has generally received positive reviews.

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By Tor M (646) on 05 Feb 2015

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By Henry Fitzherbert (699) for Daily Express (UK) (2,141) on 07 May 2014

The pace is a little leisurely, and it doesn't demand to be seen on a big screen, but much like the characters it portrays Next Goal Wins is…

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By Tara Brady (805) for Irish Times (1,391) on 08 May 2014

Tis the season for over use of sporting cliches noting the romance of the World Cup…

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By Jose R (491) on 26 Apr 2014

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By James L (1,420) on 21 Oct 2016

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By Scott Tobias (1,684) for The Dissolve (1,478) on 23 Apr 2014

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By Siobhan Synnot (412) for Scotsman (1,471) on 03 May 2014

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