1982 Charity Shield (NSL)

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1982 Charity Shield
Date31 January 1982
Venue Richlands Stadium, Brisbane
Referee Henry Witschge
Attendance1,000~
WeatherHot, steamy
1981

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]

Contents

Background

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

Summary

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

Sydney City 3–1 Brisbane Lions
Report
Richlands Stadium , Brisbane
Attendance: 1,000~
Referee: Dave Nugent
GK Flag of Australia (converted).svg Todd Clarke
DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jimmy Cant
DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alex Robertson
DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steve O'Connor
DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ian Bruce Yellow card.svg
DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Spanos
MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ian Souness
MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Murray Barnes
FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Joe Watson Sub off.svg 73'
FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Kosmina
FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Willie Murray
Substitutes:
DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kevin Mullen Sub on.svg 73'
Head Coach:
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Eddie Thomson
GK Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nigel Lowndes
DF Flag of Scotland.svg Bob McSkimming
DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Bennett
DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Burns
DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alan Niven
MF Flag of Scotland.svg Jim McLean
MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steve Hogg Yellow card.svg
FW Flag of Scotland.svg Bobby Ferris
FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Craig Low
FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Calvin Daunt Yellow card.svgSub off.svg 59'
FW Flag of Scotland.svg Billy Williamson
Substitutes:
FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ron Millman Sub on.svg 59'
Head Coach:
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Joe Gilroy

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References

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