The 1996 NSL Cup final (October) was the final match of the 1996–97 NSL Cup, the 21st and final season of the National Soccer League Cup. It was played at Bob Jane Stadium in Melbourne on 6 October 1996 between Collingwood Warriors and Marconi Fairfield.[1] Collingwood Warriors won the match 1–0 for their first NSL Cup title.[2]
| Event | 1996–97 NSL Cup | ||||||
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| Date | 6 October 1996 | ||||||
| Venue | Bob Jane Stadium, Melbourne | ||||||
| Referee | Eugene Brazzale | ||||||
| Attendance | 2,327 | ||||||
| Weather | Heavy rain | ||||||
Route to the final edit
| Collingwood Warriors | Round | Marconi Fairfield | ||
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| Opposition | Score | Opposition | Score | |
| SASF XI | 2–1 (agg.) | R1 | Gippsland Falcons | 4–2 (agg.) |
| Adelaide City (A) | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (3–1 p) |
QF | Newcastle Breakers (H) | 3–1 |
| South Melbourne (A) | 3–1 | SF | Brisbane Strikers (H) | 5–0 |
| Key: (H) = Home venue; (A) = Away venue | ||||
Match edit
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Match rules
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References edit
- ^ "1996NSLCupFinal CollingwoodWarriorsvMarconi". YouTube. AussieHoolBoo. 26 December 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ Tuffnell, Dwyght. "NEW BOYS SHOCK ELITE". Australian Soccer Weekly. Vol. 17, no. 794. p. 3.