National Soccer League Cup | |
---|---|
Tournament details | |
Country | Australia |
Dates | 8 April – 18 October 1987 |
Teams | 13 |
Final positions | |
Champions | Sydney Croatia (1st title) |
Runner-up | South Melbourne |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 13 |
Goals scored | 32 (2.46 per match) |
The 1987 NSL Cup was the eleventh edition of the NSL Cup, which was the main national association football knockout cup competition in Australia. The NSL Cup was sponsored by Beach Fashions and known as the Beach Fashions Cup for sponsorship purposes.
Sydney City were the defending champions, having defeated Adelaide Hellas to win their first title in the previous year's final, but they withdrew the competition due to the Hakoah Social Club withdrawing its financial support.
Sydney Croatia defeated South Melbourne 2–0 on aggregate in the final to win their first NSL Cup title. [1]
The NSL Cup was a knockout competition with 13 teams taking part all trying to reach the Final in October 1987. [2] The competition consisted of the 14 teams from the National Soccer League.
Round | Main date | Number of fixtures | Clubs remaining |
---|---|---|---|
First round | Wednesday 8 April 1987 | 6 | 14 → 8 |
Quarter-finals | Wednesday 13 May 1987 | 4 | 8 → 4 |
Semi-finals | Wednesday 27 May 1987 | 2 | 4 → 2 |
Final | Sunday 18 October 1987 | 2 | 2 → 1 |
Heidelberg United and South Melbourne had a bye for the First round.
8 April 1987 | Adelaide City | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (0–3 p) | Sunshine George Cross | Adelaide |
| Report |
| Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium Referee: Don Campbell |
8 April 1987 | Brunswick Juventus | 0–4 | Melbourne Croatia | Melbourne |
Report | Stadium: Olympic Park Referee: Sam Zoumas |
8 April 1987 | Footscray JUST | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Preston Makedonia | Melbourne |
| Report | Stadium: Olympic Park Referee: Sam Zoumas |
15 April 1987 | St George-Budapest | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (5–3 p) | Sydney Olympic | Sydney |
Report | Stadium: St George Stadium Referee: Richard Lorenc |
15 April 1987 | Sydney Croatia | 2–1 | APIA Leichhardt | Sydney |
Report |
| Stadium: Croatian Sports Centre Referee: Gary Power |
22 April 1987 | Preston Makedonia | 0–2 | South Melbourne | Melbourne |
Report |
| Stadium: Olympic Park Referee: Chris Bambridge |
29 April 1987 | Sydney Croatia | 3–0 (a.e.t.) | St George-Budapest | Sydney |
Report | Stadium: Croatian Sports Centre Referee: Ken Small |
6 May 1987 | Heidelberg United | 5–0 | Melbourne Croatia | Melbourne |
| Report | Stadium: Olympic Park Referee: Dennis Voutsinas |
13 May 1987 | Marconi Fairfield | 1–0 | Sunshine George Cross | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Croatian Sports Centre Referee: Terry Seacy |
20 May 1987 | South Melbourne | 4–1 | Marconi Fairfield | Melbourne |
Report |
| Stadium: Olympic Park Referee: Chris Bambridge |
27 May 1987 | Sydney Croatia | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (5–4 p) | Heidelberg United | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Croatian Sports Centre Referee: Arthur Owens |
Sydney Croatia | 1–0 | South Melbourne |
---|---|---|
| Report |
South Melbourne | 0–1 | Sydney Croatia |
---|---|---|
Report |
|
The 1982 NSL Cup was the sixth edition of the NSL Cup, which was the main national association football knockout cup competition in Australia. The competition was known as the Philips Cup under a sponsorship arrangement with Dutch company Philips.
The 1979 NSL Cup was the third season of the NSL Cup, which was the main national association football knockout cup competition in Australia. All 14 NSL teams from around Australia entered the competition, as well as a further 18 from various state leagues around Australia.
The 1986 NSL Cup was the tenth edition of the NSL Cup, which was the main national association football knockout cup competition in Australia. The competition was known as the Nanda Soccer Cup for sponsorship reesons.
The 1989 NSL Cup was the 13th edition of the NSL Cup, which was the main national association football knockout cup competition in Australia.
The 1991–92 NSL Cup was the 16th edition of the NSL Cup, which was the main national association football knockout cup competition in Australia.
The 1981 NSL Cup was the fifth edition of the NSL Cup, which was the main national association football knockout cup competition in Australia.
The 1984 NSL Cup was the eighth edition of the NSL Cup, which was the main national association football knockout cup competition in Australia. The competition was known as the Philips Cup under a sponsorship arrangement with Dutch company Philips.
The 1980 NSL Cup was the fourth edition of the NSL Cup, which was the main national association football knockout cup competition in Australia.
The 1983 NSL Cup was the seventh edition of the NSL Cup, which was the main national association football knockout cup competition in Australia. The competition was known as the Philips Cup under a sponsorship arrangement with Dutch company Philips.
The 1985 NSL Cup was the ninth edition of the NSL Cup, which was the main national association football knockout cup competition in Australia. The competition was known as the Philips Cup under a sponsorship arrangement with Dutch company Philips.
The 1989–90 NSL Cup was the 14th edition of the NSL Cup, which was the main national association football knockout cup competition in Australia.
The 1988 NSL Cup was the twelfth edition of the NSL Cup, which was the main national association football knockout cup competition in Australia. The NSL Cup was sponsored by Beach Fashions and known as the Beach Fashions Cup for sponsorship purposes.
The 1990–91 NSL Cup was the 15th edition of the NSL Cup, which was the main national association football knockout cup competition in Australia.
The 1982 season was the second in the history of Wollongong City. It was also the second season in the National Soccer League. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Wollongong City finished 3rd in their National Soccer League season and were eliminated in the Preliminary Final by St George-Budapest, and were eliminated in the NSL Cup first round by Sydney City.
The 1983 season was the third in the history of Wollongong City. It was also the third season in the National Soccer League. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Wollongong City finished 15th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the NSL Cup first round by Canberra City.
The 1982 season was the fifth in the history of Newcastle KB United. It was also the fifth season in the National Soccer League. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Newcastle KB United finished 12th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the NSL Cup first round by Marconi Fairfield.
The 1987 NSL Cup final was the 11th final of the NSL Cup. The final was contested in a two-legged home-and-away format between Sydney Croatia and South Melbourne. The first leg was hosted by Sydney Croatia at St George Stadium in Sydney on 14 October 1987, while the second leg was hosted by South Melbourne at Olympic Park in Melbourne on 18 October 1987. Sydney Croatia won 2–0 on aggregate to win their first NSL Cup title.
The 1992–93 NSL Cup was the 17th season of the National Soccer League Cup. Adelaide City were the holders, having beaten Marconi Fairfield in the 1992 NSL Cup Final. They were eliminated by Heidelberg United in the semi-finals. Heidelberg United beat Parramatta Eagles in the Final to win their 1st NSL Cup overall.
The 1988 season was the eighth in the history of Wollongong City. It was the seventh season in the National Soccer League. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Wollongong City finished 1st in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the NSL Cup first round by Brisbane Lions.
The 1982 season was the fourth in the National Soccer League for APIA Leichhardt Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. APIA Leichhardt finished 7th in their National Soccer League season, and won the NSL Cup.