1979 Adelaide City FC season

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Adelaide City
1979 season
Manager Rale Rasic
Stadium Olympic Sports Field
Hindmarsh Stadium
National Soccer League 5th
NSL Cup Winners
Top goalscorerLeague: Dixie Deans (8)
All: John Nyskohus (14)
Highest home attendance10,007
vs. West Adelaide
(16 September 1979)
National Soccer League
Lowest home attendance2,000
vs. South Melbourne
(2 September 1979)
National Soccer League
Average home league attendance5,207
Biggest win6–0
vs. Brisbane Lions (A)
(17 June 1979)
National Soccer League
Biggest defeat2–4
vs. Brisbane City (H)
(11 March 1979)
National Soccer League
2–4
vs. Marconi Fairfield (H)
(8 July 1979)
National Soccer League
  1978
1980  

The 1979 season was the third in the National Soccer League for Adelaide City Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Adelaide City finished 5th in their National Soccer League season, and won the NSL Cup.

Contents

Players

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
1 GK Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Peter Marshall
2 DF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Bobby Rusell
3 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS John Perin
4 FW Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Jim Muir
5 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Bugsy Nyskohus
6 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Sergio Melta
7 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Agenor Muniz
8 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Brian Northcote
9 FW Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Dixie Deans
No.Pos.NationPlayer
10 FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS John Nyskohus
11 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Chris Kent
12 DF Flag of New Zealand.svg  NZL Glen Dods
13 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Gary Marocchi
14Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Robert Marwe
16 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS John Besir
17 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Charlie Villani
20 GK Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Rick Migliaccio

Competitions

Overall record

CompetitionFirst matchLast matchStarting roundFinal positionRecord
PldWDLGFGAGDWin %
National Soccer League 11 March 197923 September 1979Matchday 15th2613674327+16050.00
NSL Cup 25 April 197930 September 1979First roundWinners5500134+9100.00
Total3118675631+25058.06

Source: Competitions

National Soccer League

League table

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Marconi Fairfield (C)2615655832+2640 [lower-alpha 1] Qualification to Finals series [lower-alpha 2]
2 Heidelberg United 2614754430+1436 [lower-alpha 1]
3 Sydney City 2615384729+1834 [lower-alpha 1]
4 Brisbane City 2614573830+834 [lower-alpha 1]
5 Adelaide City 2613674327+1633 [lower-alpha 1]
6 Newcastle KB United 2611964330+1332 [lower-alpha 1]
7 West Adelaide 26104122831325 [lower-alpha 1]
8 APIA Leichhardt 26113122937825
9 Brisbane Lions 26861228401222
10 Footscray JUST 26831529431420 [lower-alpha 1]
11 St George-Budapest 26761327431620
12 Canberra City 26681225411620
13 Sydney Olympic (R)2675142330719Relegated to the 1980 NSW State League
14 South Melbourne 26631726451916 [lower-alpha 1]
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: rsssf.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A Bonus Point was awarded for victories of 4 goals or more.
  2. The Finals series was not considered the championship for the 1979 National Soccer League.

Results summary

OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
2613674327 +16456341814 +47332513 +12

Results by round

Round1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526
Ground H A H A H A H A H A HA A HAHA A H A HAH A HH
ResultLWLDDWWWWLWWWDLLDDDWLLWWWW
Position119101010875443222366675666655
Points022346810121214161920202021222325252527293133
Source: worldfootball.net
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches

  Win  Draw  Loss

11 March 19791 Adelaide City 2–4 Brisbane City Adelaide
  • Deans Soccerball shade.svg8'
  • Kent Soccerball shade.svg75'
Report
Stadium: Olympic Sports Field
Attendance: 4,236 [1]
Referee: Don Campbell
18 March 19792 Sydney City 2–3 Adelaide City Sydney
Report
Stadium: Wentworth Park
Attendance: 3,496
Referee: Tim Davies
25 March 19793 Adelaide City 0–1 APIA Leichhardt Adelaide
Report
Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium
Attendance: 5,176
Referee: Barry Harwood
1 April 19794 Marconi Fairfield 4–4 Adelaide City Sydney
Report
Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 3,242
Referee: Peter Rampley
8 April 19795 Adelaide City 0–0 Newcastle KB United Adelaide
Report Stadium: Olympic Sports Field
Attendance: 5,100
Referee: Don Campbell
15 April 19796 St George-Budapest 0–2 Adelaide City Sydney
Report Stadium: St George Stadium
Attendance: 1,968
Referee: Henry Witschge
22 April 19797 Adelaide City 1–0 Sydney Olympic Adelaide
Report Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium
Attendance: 5,100
Referee: Graham Neal
29 April 19798 Footscray JUST 0–2 Adelaide City Melbourne
Report Stadium: Olympic Park
Attendance: 2,146
Referee: Stewart Mellings
6 May 19799 Adelaide City 2–0 Heidelberg United Adelaide
14:30 AEST
Report Stadium: Olympic Sports Field
Attendance: 4,620
Referee: Don Campbell
13 May 197910 South Melbourne 1–0 Adelaide City Melbourne
15:00 AEST
Report Stadium: Middle Park Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 4,500
Referee: Tony Boskovic
3 June 197911 Adelaide City 2–1 Canberra City Adelaide
Report
Stadium: Olympic Sports Field
Attendance: 5,200
Referee: Graham Neal
10 June 1979 12 West Adelaide 1–2 Adelaide City Adelaide
Report
Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium
Attendance: 11,127
Referee: Tony Beazleigh
17 June 197913 Brisbane Lions 0–6 Adelaide City Brisbane
Report
Stadium: Perry Park
Attendance: 1,500
Referee: Henry Witschge
24 June 197914 Adelaide City 1–1 Sydney City Adelaide
Report
Stadium: Olympic Sports Field
Attendance: 8,550
Referee: Nick Karlich
1 July 197915 Brisbane City 2–1 Adelaide City Brisbane
Report
Stadium: Perry Park
Attendance: 3,100
Referee: Ken Allen
8 July 197916 Adelaide City 2–4 Marconi Fairfield Adelaide
Report
Stadium: Olympic Sports Field
Attendance: 7,800
Referee: Chris Bambridge
15 July 197917 APIA Leichhardt 1–1 Adelaide City Sydney
Report
Stadium: Wentworth Park
Attendance: 2,968
Referee: Dave Nugent
21 July 197918 Newcastle KB United 0–0 Adelaide City Newcastle
Report Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre
Attendance: 12,143
Referee: Tony Boskovic
29 July 197919 Adelaide City 1–1 St George-Budapest Adelaide
Report Stadium: Olympic Sports Field
Attendance: 4,200
Referee: Bob Kerr
5 August 197920 Sydney Olympic 1–2 Adelaide City Sydney
Report Stadium: Pratten Park
Attendance: 3,250
Referee: Tony Beazleigh
19 August 197921 Adelaide City 1–2 Footscray JUST Adelaide
Report
Stadium: Olympic Sports Field
Attendance: 2,500
Referee: Don Campbell
26 August 197922 Heidelberg United 1–0 Adelaide City Melbourne
Report Stadium: Olympic Park
Attendance: 4,000
Referee: Doug Rennie
2 September 197923 Adelaide City 3–0 South Melbourne Adelaide
Report Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium
Attendance: 2,000
Referee: Henry Witschge
8 September 197924 Canberra City 0–2 Adelaide City Canberra
Report
Stadium: Bruce Stadium
Attendance: 2,314
Referee: Stewart Mellings
16 September 1979 25 Adelaide City 1–0 West Adelaide Adelaide
Report Stadium: Olympic Sports Field
Attendance: 10,007
Referee: Tim Davies
23 September 197926 Adelaide City 2–0 Brisbane Lions Adelaide
Report Stadium: Olympic Sports Field
Attendance: 3,200
Referee: Richard Lorenc

NSL Cup

  Win  Draw  Loss

25 April 1979 First round Adelaide City 1–0 West Adelaide Adelaide
Report Stadium: Olympic Sports Field
Attendance: 8,123 [2]
Referee: Chris Bambridge
20 May 1979 Second round Adelaide City 3–2 (a.e.t.) Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Preston Makedonia Adelaide
Report Stadium: Olympic Sports Field
Attendance: 4,500
Referee: Richard Lorenc
4 July 1979 Quarter-finals Adelaide City 5–0 Flag of South Australia.svg Eastern Districts Azzurri Adelaide
Report Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium
Attendance: 3,000
Referee: Tony Beazleigh
12 August 1979 Semi-finals Adelaide City 1–0 Canberra City Adelaide
Report Stadium: Olympic Sports Field
Attendance: 3,100
Referee: Stewart Mellings
30 September 1979 Final Adelaide City 3–2 St George-Budapest Adelaide
Report Stadium: Olympic Sports Field
Attendance: 3,100
Referee: Stewart Mellings

Statistics

Appearances and goals

Includes all competitions. Players with no appearances not included in the list. [3] [2]

No.Pos.Nat.Player National Soccer League NSL Cup Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
1GK Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter Marshall 260 50 310
2DF Flag of Scotland.svg Bobby Russell 200 3+10 240
3MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Perin 253 40 293
4FW Flag of Scotland.svg Jim Muir 12+10 2+11 161
5DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bugsy Nyskohus 25+10 52 312
6MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sergio Melta 4+40 0+20 100
7MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Agenor Muniz 222 50 272
8MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brian Northcote 255 41 296
9FW Flag of Scotland.svg Dixie Deans 19+38 2+11 259
10FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Nyskohus 267 57 3114
11MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chris Kent 25+17 50 317
12DF Flag of New Zealand.svg Glen Dods 25+11 50 311
13MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gary Marocchi 6+31 10 101
14 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Robert Marwe 6+83 21 164
16DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Besir 11+20 30 160
17MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Charlie Villani 9+46 40 176
20GK Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rick Migliaccio 0+10 00 10
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ron Iasello 00 0+10 10
FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Luciano Signore 00 0+10 10

Disciplinary record

Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total cards are equal. Players with no cards not included in the list.

RankNo.Pos.Nat.Player National Soccer League NSL Cup Total
Yellow card.svg Double yellow card.svg Red card.svg Yellow card.svg Double yellow card.svg Red card.svg Yellow card.svg Double yellow card.svg Red card.svg
17MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Agenor Muniz 301 000 301
23MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Perin 700 000 700
38MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brian Northcote 500 000 500
49FW Flag of Scotland.svg Dixie Deans 400 000 400
55DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bogdan Nyskohus 200 000 200
12DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Glen Dods 200 000 200
16DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Besir 200 000 200
84FW Flag of Scotland.svg Jim Muir 100 000 100
6MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sergio Melta 100 000 100
11MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chris Kent 100 000 100
Total 2801 000 2801

Clean sheets

Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total clean sheets are equal. Numbers in parentheses represent games where both goalkeepers participated and both kept a clean sheet; the number in parentheses is awarded to the goalkeeper who was substituted on, whilst a full clean sheet is awarded to the goalkeeper who was on the field at the start of play. Goalkeepers with no clean sheets not included in the list.

RankNo.Nat.Goalkeeper NSL NSL Cup Total
11 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter Marshall 10313
Total10313

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References

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