| National Soccer League Cup | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country | Australia |
| Dates | 11 November 1992 – 18 April 1993 |
| Teams | 14 |
| Defending champions | Adelaide City |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Heidelberg United (1st title) |
| Runner-up | Parramatta Eagles |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 23 |
| Goals scored | 85 (3.7 per match) |
| Attendance | 24,382 (1,060 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Carl Veart (5) |
The 1992–93 NSL Cup was the 17th season of the National Soccer League Cup.[1] Adelaide City were the holders, having beaten Marconi Fairfield in the 1992 NSL Cup Final. They were eliminated by Heidelberg United in the semi-finals. Heidelberg United beat Parramatta Eagles in the Final to win their 1st NSL Cup overall.
Teams
The NSL Cup was a knockout competition with 14 teams taking part all trying to reach the Final in April 1993. The competitors consist of the 14 teams from the National Soccer League.
| Round | Main date | Number of fixtures | Clubs remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| First round | Wednesday 2 December 1992 | 12 | 14 → 8 |
| Second round | Wednesday 13 January 1993 | 8 | 8 → 4 |
| Semi-finals | Wednesday 3 March 1993 | 2 | 4 → 2 |
| Final | Sunday 18 April 1993 | 1 | 2 → 1 |
First round
| 11 November 1992 | Marconi Fairfield | 3–1 | Wollongong City | Sydney |
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Stadium: Marconi Stadium Attendance: 605 Referee: Gordon Dunster |
| 16 December 1992 | Wollongong City | 0–3 | Marconi Fairfield | Wollongong |
| Report | Stadium: Brandon Park Referee: Gordon Dunster |
Marconi Fairfield won 6–1 on aggregate
| 11 November 1992 | Newcastle Breakers | 2–2 | Parramatta Eagles | Newcastle |
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Stadium: Breakers Stadium Attendance: 1,333 Referee: Peter Spiers |
| 9 December 1992 | Parramatta Eagles | 2–1 | Newcastle Breakers | Sydney |
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Stadium: Melita Stadium Referee: Richard Lorenc |
Parramatta Eagles won 4–3 on aggregate
| 18 November 1992 | Adelaide City | 3–2 | West Adelaide | Adelaide |
| Report | Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium |
| 9 December 1992 | West Adelaide | 1–2 | Adelaide City | Adelaide |
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Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium Attendance: 7,000 Referee: Ziggy Mnich |
Adelaide City won 5–3 on aggregate
| 18 November 1992 | Melbourne CSC | 2–2 | Preston Makedonia | Melbourne |
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Stadium: Somers Street Stadium |
| 2 December 1992 | Preston Makedonia | 2–0 | Melbourne CSC | Melbourne |
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Report | Stadium: B.T. Connor Reserve |
Preston Makedonia won 4–2 on aggregate
| 18 November 1992 | South Melbourne | 6–2 | Morwell Falcons | Melbourne |
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Stadium: Middle Park |
| 2 December 1992 | Morwell Falcons | 1–4 | South Melbourne | Morwell |
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Stadium: Falcons Park |
South Melbourne won 10–3 on aggregate
| 25 November 1992 | Sydney Olympic | 1–3 | Brisbane United | Sydney |
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Stadium: St George Stadium |
| 2 December 1992 | Brisbane United | 1–1 | Sydney Olympic | Brisbane |
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Stadium: Perry Park |
Brisbane United won 4–2 on aggregate
Second round
| 13 January 1993 | Brisbane United | 1–1 | Parramatta Eagles | Brisbane |
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Report |
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Stadium: Perry Park Attendance: 575 Referee: Gary Power |
| 10 February 1993 | Parramatta Eagles | 3–2 | Brisbane United | Sydney |
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Stadium: Melita Stadium Attendance: 473 Referee: Peter Spiers |
Parramatta Eagles won 4–3 on aggregate
| 13 January 1993 | Heidelberg United | 4–1 | South Melbourne | Melbourne |
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Report |
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Stadium: Olympic Village Attendance: 1,527 |
| 21 March 1993 | South Melbourne | 3–3 | Heidelberg United | Melbourne |
| Report | Stadium: Middle Park Attendance: 3,500 Referee: John Fraser |
Heidelberg United won 7–4 on aggregate
| 13 January 1993 | Preston Makedonia | 1–1 | Adelaide City | Melbourne |
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Stadium: B.T. Connor Reserve Attendance: 957 |
| 21 March 1993 | Adelaide City | 2–1 | Preston Makedonia | Adelaide |
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Stadium: Norwood Oval Attendance: 965 Referee: Tom McRoe |
Adelaide City won 3–2 on aggregate
| 13 January 1993 | Sydney CSC | 0–2 | Marconi Fairfield | Sydney |
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Stadium: Edensor Park Attendance: 1,151 Referee: Rob Davies |
| 10 February 1993 | Marconi Fairfield | 2–4 | Sydney CSC | Sydney |
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Report | Stadium: Marconi Stadium Attendance: 888 Referee: Richard Lorenc |
Sydney CSC won 4–2 on away goals rule
Semi-finals
| 3 March 1993 | Parramatta Eagles | 2–1 | Sydney CSC | Sydney |
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Stadium: Marconi Stadium Attendance: 1,381 Referee: Gary Brownlie |
| 31 March 1993 | Heidelberg United | 1–0 | Adelaide City | Melbourne |
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Report | Stadium: Olympic Park Attendance: 1,431 Referee: Peter Spiers |
Final
| Heidelberg United | 2–1 | Parramatta Eagles |
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Top scorers
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
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| 1 | Adelaide City | 5 | |
| 2 | South Melbourne | 4 | |
| 3 | Brisbane United | 3 | |
| Heidelberg United | |||
| Preston Makedonia | |||
| South Melbourne |
References
- ↑ "1992/3 National League Cup Results". OzFootball.net.