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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. Sydney City won 3–1, winning the final Charity Shield.

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.

Details

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

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.

• 1982 in Australian men's soccer
• Charity Shield (NSL)
• Hakoah Sydney City East FC matches
• Queensland Lions FC matches
• January 1982 sports events in Australia