1982 Charity Shield (NSL) explained

1982 Charity Shield
Team1:Sydney City
Team1score:3
Team2:Brisbane Lions
Team2score:1
Date:31 January 1982
Venue:Richlands Stadium
City:Brisbane
Attendance:1,000~
Weather:Hot, steamy
Referee:Henry Witschge
Previous: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]

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

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GK Todd Clarke
DF Jimmy Cant
DF Alex Robertson
DF Steve O'Connor
DF
DF John Spanos
MF Ian Souness
MF Murray Barnes
FW
FW John Kosmina
FW Willie Murray
Substitutes:
DF
Head Coach:
Eddie Thomson
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GK Nigel Lowndes
DF Bob McSkimming
DF Colin Bennett
DF Paul Burns
DF Alan Niven
MF Jim McLean
MF
FW Bobby Ferris
FW Craig Low
FW
FW Billy Williamson
Substitutes:
FW
Head Coach:
Joe Gilroy

Notes and References

  1. News: CITY IN EASY 2-0 TRIAL WIN . . 89 . 17 . New South Wales, Australia . 21 January 1982 . 23 January 2024 . 19 . National Library of Australia.
  2. News: City soccer continues form with Shield win . . 89 . 19 . New South Wales, Australia . 4 February 1982 . 23 January 2024 . 19 . National Library of Australia.
  3. News: Another Jim Hermiston replacement plan fails. Rosso. Ricky. Soccer Action. 7. 2. 2. 3 February 1982.