1980 Marconi Fairfield FC season

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Marconi Fairfield
1980 season
Head Coach Les Scheinflug
Stadium Marconi Oval
National Soccer League 4th
NSL Cup Winners
Top goalscorerLeague: Mark Jankovics (16)
All: Eddie Krncevic (19)
Highest home attendance7,345
vs. Heidelberg United
(14 May 1980)
National Soccer League
Lowest home attendance1,500
vs. Brisbane Lions
(10 September 1980)
NSL Cup
Average home league attendance5,074
Biggest win9–0
vs. Blacktown City (H)
(16 March 1980)
National Soccer League
Biggest defeat1–5
vs. Blacktown City (A)
(8 June 1980)
National Soccer League
  1979
1981  

The 1980 season was the fourth in the National Soccer League for Marconi Fairfield (now Marconi Stallions Football Club). In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Marconi Fairfield finished 4th 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 Allan Maher
2 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Peter Brogan
3 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Paul Degney
4 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Tony Henderson
5 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Ivo Prskalo
6 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Gary Byrne
7 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Peter Raskopoulos
8 FW Flag of Italy.svg  ITA Roberto Vieri
9 FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Eddie Krncevic
No.Pos.NationPlayer
10 FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Berti Mariani
11 FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Peter Sharne
13 FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Jim Muir
14 FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Mark Jankovics
15 FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Ken Lindsay
16 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Drago Tomasich
17 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Dennis Colusso
18 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Jimmy Cant
20 GK Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Ron Corry

Competitions

Overall record

CompetitionFirst matchLast matchStarting roundFinal positionRecord
PldWDLGFGAGDWin %
National Soccer League 9 March 198028 September 1980Matchday 14th2614665332+21053.85
NSL Cup 25 April 198015 October 1980First roundWinners6510141+13083.33
Total3219766733+34059.38

Source: Competitions

National Soccer League

League table

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Sydney City (C)2616555126+2537Qualification to Finals series [lower-alpha 1]
2 Heidelberg United 2615655533+2236
3 South Melbourne 2615564221+2135
4 Marconi Fairfield 2614665332+2134
5 Adelaide City 2613494027+1330
6 Newcastle KB United 2612683231+130
7 Brisbane Lions 2671182832425
8 APIA Leichhardt 2687112735823
9 Footscray JUST 2679103241923
10 Canberra City 2677123433+121
11 Blacktown City 26931434552121
12 Brisbane City 26410122936718
13 West Adelaide 26731624462217
14 St George-Budapest (R)26541732653314Relegated to the 1981 NSW State League
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. The Finals series was not considered the championship for the 1980 National Soccer League.

Results summary

OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
2614665332 +21488323315 +186342017 +3

Results by round

Round1234567891011121416131718191520212223242526
Ground A H A H A H A HH A H A A A HHHAHH A A H A H A
ResultLWDWWDWDWWDLLLWLWWWWWDWDLW
Position114543333222433344333333344
Points0235781011131516161616181820222426282931323234
Source: worldfootball.net
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches

  Win  Draw  Loss

9 March 19801 Sydney City 2–1 Marconi Fairfield Sydney
15:00 AEST
  • Smith Soccerball shade.svg7'
  • Boden Soccerball shade.svg55'
Report Stadium: Sydney Sports Ground
Attendance: 1,027 [1]
Referee: Tim Davies
16 March 19802 Marconi Fairfield 9–0 Blacktown City Sydney
Report Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 5,527
Referee: Richard Lorenc
23 March 19803 APIA Leichhardt 2–2 Marconi Fairfield Sydney
Report
Stadium: Lambert Park
Attendance: 8,305
Referee: Peter Rampley
30 March 19804 Marconi Fairfield 4–0 Brisbane City Sydney
Report Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 4,725
Referee: Tony Boskovic
6 April 19805 Canberra City 0–1 Marconi Fairfield Canberra
Report
Stadium: Bruce Stadium
Attendance: 8,875
Referee: Stewart Mellings
13 April 19806 Marconi Fairfield 2–2 Footscray JUST Sydney
Report Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 5,666
Referee: Doug Rennie
20 April 19807 Adelaide City 0–1 Marconi Fairfield Adelaide
Report
Stadium: Olympic Sports Field
Attendance: 4,600
Referee: Barry Harwood
27 April 19808 Marconi Fairfield 0–0 St George-Budapest Sydney
15:00 AEST Report Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 4,624
Referee: Jim Reeves
4 May 19809 Marconi Fairfield 2–1 Brisbane Lions Sydney
15:00 AEST Report
Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 4,825
Referee: Tim Davies
10 May 198010 Newcastle KB United 0–1 Marconi Fairfield Newcastle
Report
Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre
Attendance: 8,547
Referee: Des Miles
14 May 198011 Marconi Fairfield 1–1 Heidelberg United Sydney
19:30 AEST Report
Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 7,345
Referee: Ken Allen
25 May 198012 South Melbourne 3–1 Marconi Fairfield Melbourne
Report
Stadium: Middle Park Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 8,000
Referee: Jim Brennan
8 June 198014 Blacktown City 5–1 Marconi Fairfield Sydney
Report Stadium: Gabbie Stadium
Attendance: 4,874
Referee: Tim Davies
22 June 198016 Brisbane City 2–1 Marconi Fairfield Brisbane
Report Stadium: Perry Park
Attendance: 2,337
Referee: Tony Beazleigh
29 June 198013 Marconi Fairfield 2–1 West Adelaide Sydney
15:00 AEST
Report
Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 3,275
Referee: Dave Nugent
13 July 198017 Marconi Fairfield 1–2 APIA Leichhardt Sydney
15:00 AEST
Report
Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 6,280
Referee: Stewart Mellings
20 July 198018 Marconi Fairfield 3–2 Canberra City Sydney
15:00 AEST
Report
Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 5,150
Referee: Doug Rennie
27 July 198019 Footscray JUST 0–4 Marconi Fairfield Melbourne
Report
Stadium: Middle Park Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 1,000
Referee: Bobby Kerr
6 August 198015 Marconi Fairfield 2–0 Sydney City Sydney
15:00 AEST
Report Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 5,218
Referee: Don Campbell
10 August 198020 Marconi Fairfield 2–1 Adelaide City Sydney
Report
Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 5,800
Referee: Chris Bambridge
17 August 198021 St George-Budapest 0–3 Marconi Fairfield Sydney
Report
Stadium: St George Stadium
Attendance: 3,217
Referee: Doug Rennie
31 August 198022 Brisbane Lions 0–0 Marconi Fairfield Brisbane
Report Stadium: Lions Stadium
Attendance: 3,212
Referee: Richard Lorenc
7 September 198023 Marconi Fairfield 4–1 Newcastle KB United Sydney
Report Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 4,121
Referee: Tim Davies
14 September 198024 Heidelberg United 3–3 Marconi Fairfield Melbourne
Report
Stadium: Olympic Park
Attendance: 5,553
Referee: Don Campbell
21 September 198025 Marconi Fairfield 1–4 South Melbourne Sydney
15:00 AEST Report
Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 3,406
Referee: Dave Nugent
28 September 198026 West Adelaide 0–1 Marconi Fairfield Adelaide
Report
Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium
Attendance: 3,600
Referee: Ken Allen

Finals series

The Finals series was not considered the championship for the 1980 National Soccer League.

12 October 1980 Elimination semi-final South Melbourne 4–3 Marconi Fairfield Melbourne
Report
Stadium: Middle Park Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 4,500
Referee: Chris Bambridge

NSL Cup

  Win  Draw  Loss

25 April 1980 First round Marconi Fairfield 3–0 Flag of New South Wales.svg Melita Eagles Sydney
Report Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 3,889 [2]
5 July 1980 Second round Newcastle KB United 1–3 Marconi Fairfield Newcastle
Report
Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre
Attendance: 4,989
Referee: Chris Bambridge
3 August 1980 Quarter-finals Marconi Fairfield 4–0 St George-Budapest Sydney
Report Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 3,652
Referee: Henry Witschge
10 September 1980 Semi-finals Marconi Fairfield 1–0 Brisbane Lions Sydney
Report Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 1,500
Referee: Jack Johnston
4 October 1980 Final 1st Leg Heidelberg United 0–0 Marconi Fairfield Melbourne
Report Stadium: Olympic Park
Attendance: 6,388
Referee: Jack Johnston
15 October 1980 Final 2nd Leg Marconi Fairfield 3–0 Heidelberg United Sydney
Report Stadium: Marconi Stadium
Attendance: 5,179
Referee: Jack Johnston

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 Allan Maher 250 50 300
2DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter Brogan 21+10 51 271
3DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Degney 160 10 170
4DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Henderson 15+10 50 210
5DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ivo Prskalo 220 50 270
6MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gary Byrne 247 52 299
7MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter Raskopoulos 23+11 52 293
8FW Flag of Italy.svg Roberto Vieri 12+33 0+10 163
9FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Eddie Krncevic 22+113 56 2819
10FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Berti Mariani 13+52 20 202
11FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter Sharne 258 51 309
13FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jim Muir 14+10 40 190
14FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Jankovics 25+116 51 3117
15FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Lindsay 7+71 0+20 161
16DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Drago Tomasich 00 10 10
17GK Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dennis Colusso 00 0+10 10
18MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jimmy Cant 12+20 51 191
20GK Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ron Corry 10 00 10
Player(s) transferred out but featured this season
12MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Russell 9+20 00 110
13MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Stuart Selvage 0+10 00 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
19FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Eddie Krncevic 002 000 002
27MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter Raskopoulos 001 000 001
33DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Degney 400 000 400
5DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ivo Prskalo 400 000 400
513FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jim Muir 200 100 300
62DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter Brogan 200 000 200
4DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Henderson 100 100 200
6MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gary Byrne 100 100 200
18MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jimmy Cant 100 100 200
108FW Flag of Italy.svg Roberto Vieri 100 000 100
11FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter Sharne 100 000 100
12MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Russell 100 000 100
13MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Stuart Selvage 100 000 100
14FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Jankovics 100 000 100
15FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Lindsay 100 000 100
Total 2102 400 2502

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 Allan Maher 103 (1)13 (1)
220 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ron Corry 10 (1)1 (1)
Total113 (1)15

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