1963 in Australian soccer

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The 1963 season was the second season of national competitive association football in Australia and 80th overall.

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Cup competitions

Australia Cup

The competition began on 8 September 1963. Twenty-five clubs had entered the competition with the final two clubs Port Melbourne Slavia and Polonia Melbourne qualifying for the Final. [1] The Final ended in a 0–0 draw with Port Melbourne Slavia winning the replay 3–2, with a hat-trick from Des Palmer. [2]

Final

Port Melbourne Slavia 0–0 Polonia Melbourne
Report
Attendance: 12,500
Referee: Tony Boskovic (Australia)

Replay

Port Melbourne Slavia 3–2 (a.e.t.) Polonia Melbourne
Palmer Soccerball shade.svg81', 85', 104' Report Janczyk Soccerball shade.svg19' (pen.)
Jurecki Soccerball shade.svg61'
Attendance: 9,000
Referee: Tony Boskovic (Australia)

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References

  1. Andrew Robinson (11 June 2016). "Australia Cup 1963 – Results".
  2. Barr, Alex (4 November 1963). "Slavia Wins After Extra-Time Battle". The Age .