1980 NSL Cup final
The 1980 NSL Cup final was the final match of the 1980 NSL Cup, the fourth season of the National Soccer League Cup. It was first played at Olympic Park Stadium in Melbourne on 4 October 1980 between Heidelberg United and Marconi Fairfield, before it was replayed in Marconi Oval in Sydney on 15 October 1980.
| Event | 1980 NSL Cup | ||||||
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| Heidelberg United won after a replay | |||||||
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| After extra time | |||||||
| Date | 4 October 1980 | ||||||
| Venue | Olympic Park Stadium, Melbourne | ||||||
| Referee | Jack Johnston | ||||||
| Attendance | 6,388 | ||||||
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| Date | 15 October 1980 | ||||||
| Venue | Marconi Oval, Sydney | ||||||
| Referee | Jack Johnston | ||||||
| Attendance | 5,179 | ||||||
Marconi Fairfield won the replay match 3–0 after a 0–0 draw in the initial match for their first NSL Cup title.[1][2] As winners of the NSL Cup, Marconi Fairfield qualified for the 1981 Charity Shield, which they won against National Soccer League champions Sydney City.
Route to the final
| Heidelberg United | Round | Marconi Fairfield | ||
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| Essendon Croatia (H) | 2–0 | 1st | Melita Eagles (H) | 3–0 |
| South Melbourne (H) | 2–1 | 2nd | Newcastle KB United (A) | 3–1 |
| Canberra City (A) | 2–0 | QF | St George-Budapest (H) | 4–0 |
| Adelaide City (H) | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (3–1 p) |
SF | Brisbane Lions (H) | 1–0 |
| Key: (H) = Home venue; (A) = Away venue | ||||
Match
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References
- "Heidelberg v Marconi 0-0 – Battle royal but very little else". Soccer World. 9 October 1980. p. 3.
- "Philips Cup". The Canberra Times. Vol. 55, no. 16, 457. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 16 October 1980. p. 1 (Sports Section). Retrieved 28 September 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
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