The 1981 NSL Cup final was the final match of the 1981 NSL Cup, the fifth season of the National Soccer League Cup. It was played at Bruce Stadium in Canberra on 20 September 1981 between Brisbane Lions and West Adelaide.
Brisbane Lions won the match 3–1 for their first NSL Cup title.[1] As winners, Brisbane Lions qualified for the 1982 Charity Shield, which they lost to National Soccer League champions Sydney City.
It was decided that the final would be hosted in Canberra as part of a gala weekend featuring annual press awards.[2]
Route to the final
Match
Details
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| GK |
1 |
Martyn Crook
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| DF |
12 |
Zoran Maricic
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| DF |
17 |
Ian McKie
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| DF |
5 |
Shraga Topaz
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| MF |
— |
Tom Forde
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| MF |
11 |
Ian McGregor
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| FW |
10 |
Graham Honeyman
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| FW |
— |
Vic Smythe
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| FW |
8 |
Lopez Manecas |
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72'
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| FW |
— |
Jim Wright |
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59'
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| FW |
— |
Peter Kowalski
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| Substitutes:
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| DF |
15 |
Con Kambas |
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59'
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| FW |
— |
Aldo Lorenzoni |
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72'
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| Head Coach:
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| Peter Jasksa
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References
- ^ "Dream start leads Lions to the Cup". Soccer Action. 23 September 1981. p. 2.
- ^ Schwab, Laurie (12 August 1981). "Roll up, roll up to the mighty Philips Cup". Soccer Action. Vol. 6, no. 29. p. 3.
- ^ "PHILIPS CUP – FOOTBALL FIESTA". Soccer World. 17 September 1981. p. 5.