May 2006. Coveny became New Zealand's highest goal scorer on 27 May 2006, when he scored twice in the "All Whites" 3–1 victory over Georgia, bringing his total A-international goal tally to 29. and his total including unofficial games to 30 in 71 games, surpassing Jock Newall's long standing record of 28 from only 17 games. Coveny record was officially overtaken by Chris Wood on 21 March 2022 when Wood's scored his 30th goal. In January 2009, Coveny announced his retirement from international football. He was also the games record holder for the All Whites, until Ivan Vicelich passed him in 2009. He is currently ranked third in appearances for the All Whites, behind Simon Elliott and Vicelich. International career statistics International goals Managerial career After retiring, Coveny was announced as South Melbourne's manager for the Victorian Premier League 2010 season. After the team failed to make the finals, his contract was not renewed. Honours South Melbourne NSL Championship: 1997/1998, 1998/1999 NSL Premiership 1997/1998, 2000,2001 NSL Cup: 1995/1996 Dockerty Cup: 1995 OFC Championship: 1999 Hellenic Cup: 2009 New Zealand Young Player of the Year: 1992 References External links Wellington Phoenix profile Oz Football profile NZF – All White profile RSSSF Profile 1971 births Living people Association footballers from Wellington City New Zealand association footballers Melbourne Knights FC players South Melbourne FC players Newcastle Jets FC players New Zealand international footballers Wellington Phoenix FC players A-League Men players National Soccer League (Australia) players Wollongong Wolves FC players Miramar Rangers AFC players New Zealand association football coaches South Melbourne FC managers Association football forwards Waterside Karori players 1996 OFC Nations Cup players 1998 OFC Nations Cup players 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup players 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup players 2004 OFC Nations Cup players