1964 in Australian soccer

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Soccer in Australia
Season1964
Men's soccer
Australia Cup George Cross
  1963 Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1965  

The 1964 season was the third season of national competitive soccer in Australia and 81st overall.

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Cup competitions

Australia Cup

The competition began on 26 September 1964 (excluding preliminary rounds). Twenty-six clubs had entered, but seven of those withdrew so there were just nineteen actual participants. The competition with the final two clubs George Cross and APIA Leichhardt qualifying for the Final. [1] George Cross won the match 3–2 after extra time, with one goal each from Archie Campbell and two own goals. [2]

Final

George Cross 3–2 (a.e.t.) APIA Leichhardt
Ackerley Soccerball shade.svg3' (o.g.)
Bottalico Soccerball shade.svg35' (o.g.)
Campbell Soccerball shade.svg117'
Buchanan Soccerball shade.svg?'
Olympic Park Stadium, Melbourne
Attendance: 15,114
Referee: Vince Dobinson (Brisbane)

References

  1. Andrew Robinson (23 November 2016). "Australia Cup 1964 – Results".
  2. Barr, Alex (2 November 1964). "George Cross Wins 3-2 in Extra Time". The Age .