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| Date | 31 January 1982 | ||||||
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| Venue | Richlands Stadium, Brisbane | ||||||
| Referee | Henry Witschge | ||||||
| Attendance | 1,000~ | ||||||
| Weather | Hot, steamy | ||||||
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]
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.
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]
| Sydney City | 3–1 | Brisbane Lions |
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