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1982 Charity Shield (NSL)

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1982 Charity Shield
Sydney City Brisbane Lions
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Date31 January 1982
VenueRichlands Stadium, Brisbane
RefereeHenry Witschge
Attendance1,000~
WeatherHot, steamy
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The 1982 Charity Shield was the second and final Charity Shield (NSL), a soccer match played between the winners of the previous season's National Soccer League champion and NSL Cup winner. It took place at Richlands Stadium in Brisbane on 31 January 1982, between Sydney City and Brisbane Lions.[1] Sydney City won 3–1, winning the final Charity Shield.[2]

Background

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Main articles: 1982 Sydney City FC season and 1982 Brisbane Lions SC season

Sydney City qualified for the 1982 Charity Shield as champions of the 1981 National Soccer League. Brisbane Lions qualified for the 1982 Charity Shield as 1981 NSL Cup winners.

Match

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Summary

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Brisbane Lions defender Colin Bennett headed an own goal to put Sydney City ahead 1–0 in the first half. John Kosmina doubled Sydney City's lead pulling the defence left and scoring with space on his right foot. Kosmina scored once more as he ran behind, collected the ball and put it past Lowndes to make it 3–0 for Sydney City. Three minutes later, Brisbane scored one through Paul Burns, but not enough as Sydney City won 3–1.[3]

Details

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Sydney City3–1Brisbane Lions
 Report
Attendance: 1,000~
Referee: Dave Nugent
GK Australia Todd Clarke
DF Australia Jimmy Cant
DF Australia Alex Robertson
DF Australia Steve O'Connor
DF Australia Ian Bruce Yellow card
DF Australia John Spanos
MF Australia Ian Souness
MF Australia Murray Barnes
FW Australia Joe Watson downward-facing red arrow 73'
FW Australia John Kosmina
FW Australia Willie Murray
Substitutes:
DF Australia Kevin Mullen upward-facing green arrow 73'
Head Coach:
Australia Eddie Thomson
GK Australia Nigel Lowndes
DF Scotland Bob McSkimming
DF Australia Colin Bennett
DF Australia Paul Burns
DF Australia Alan Niven
MF Scotland Jim McLean
MF Australia Steve Hogg Yellow card
FW Scotland Bobby Ferris
FW Australia Craig Low
FW Australia Calvin Daunt Yellow card downward-facing red arrow 59'
FW Scotland Billy Williamson
Substitutes:
FW Australia Ron Millman upward-facing green arrow 59'
Head Coach:
Australia Joe Gilroy

References

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  1. ^ "CITY IN EASY 2-0 TRIAL WIN". The Australian Jewish Times. Vol. 89, no. 17. New South Wales, Australia. 21 January 1982. p. 19. Retrieved 23 January 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. ^ "City soccer continues form with Shield win". The Australian Jewish Times. Vol. 89, no. 19. New South Wales, Australia. 4 February 1982. p. 19. Retrieved 23 January 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ^ Rosso, Ricky (3 February 1982). "Another Jim Hermiston replacement plan fails". Soccer Action. Vol. 7, no. 2. p. 2.
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