1981 NSL Cup final
| Event | 1981 NSL Cup | ||||||
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| Date | 20 September 1981 | ||||||
| Venue | Bruce Stadium, Canberra | ||||||
| Referee | Chris Bambridge | ||||||
| Attendance | 6,132 | ||||||
The 1981 NSL Cup final was the final match of the 1981 NSL Cup, the fifth season of the National Soccer League Cup. It was played at Bruce Stadium in Canberra on 20 September 1981 between Brisbane Lions and West Adelaide.
Brisbane Lions won the match 3–1 for their first NSL Cup title.[1] As winners, Brisbane Lions qualified for the 1982 Charity Shield, which they lost to National Soccer League champions Sydney City.
It was decided that the final would be hosted in Canberra as part of a gala weekend featuring annual press awards.[2]
Route to the final
[edit]| Brisbane Lions | Round | West Adelaide | ||
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| Townsville United (A) | 3–0 | 1st | Para Hills (H) | 3–0 |
| Grange Thistle (H) | 2–0 | 2nd | Cumberland United (H) | 3–1 |
| St Kilda Hakoah (H) | 1–0 | QF | Brisbane City (H) | 4–2 |
| Marconi Fairfield (A) | 3–2 | SF | Adelaide City (H) | 1–0 |
| Key: (H) = Home venue; (A) = Away venue | ||||
Match
[edit]Details
[edit]| Brisbane Lions | 3–1 | West Adelaide |
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