1982 Charity Shield (NSL)

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]

1982 Charity Shield
Date31 January 1982
VenueRichlands Stadium, Brisbane
RefereeHenry Witschge
Attendance1,000~
WeatherHot, steamy
1981

Background

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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

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Summary

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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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Sydney City3–1Brisbane Lions
Report
Attendance: 1,000~
Referee: Dave Nugent
GK   Todd Clarke
DF   Jimmy Cant
DF   Alex Robertson
DF   Steve O'Connor
DF   Ian Bruce  
DF   John Spanos
MF   Ian Souness
MF   Murray Barnes
FW   Joe Watson   73'
FW   John Kosmina
FW   Willie Murray
Substitutes:
DF   Kevin Mullen   73'
Head Coach:
  Eddie Thomson
GK   Nigel Lowndes
DF   Bob McSkimming
DF   Colin Bennett
DF   Paul Burns
DF   Alan Niven
MF   Jim McLean
MF   Steve Hogg  
FW   Bobby Ferris
FW   Craig Low
FW   Calvin Daunt     59'
FW   Billy Williamson
Substitutes:
FW   Ron Millman   59'
Head Coach:
  Joe Gilroy

References

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  1. ^ "CITY IN EASY 2-0 TRIAL WIN". The Australian Jewish Times. Vol. 89, no. 17. New South Wales, Australia. 21 January 1982. p. 19. Retrieved 23 January 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. ^ "City soccer continues form with Shield win". The Australian Jewish Times. Vol. 89, no. 19. New South Wales, Australia. 4 February 1982. p. 19. Retrieved 23 January 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ^ Rosso, Ricky (3 February 1982). "Another Jim Hermiston replacement plan fails". Soccer Action. Vol. 7, no. 2. p. 2.