1979 Sydney City FC season
Appearance
1979 season | |
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Manager | Gerry Chaldi |
Stadium | Wentworth Park Sydney Sports Ground Grahame Park |
National Soccer League | 3rd |
NSL Cup | Quarter-finals |
Top goalscorer | Terry Smith (10) |
The 1979 season was Sydney City's third season in the National Soccer League. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Sydney City finished 3rd in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the NSL Cup quarter-finals by Newcastle KB United.
Players
[edit]Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Competitions
[edit]Overview
[edit]Competition | First match | Last match | Starting round | Final position | Record | |||||||
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Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | |||||
National Soccer League | 9 March 1979 | 23 September 1979 | Matchday 1 | 3rd | 26 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 47 | 29 | +18 | 57.69 |
National Soccer League Finals | 7 October 1979 | 4 November 1979 | First round | Winners | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 60.00 |
NSL Cup | 25 April 1979 | 30 May 1979 | First round | Quarter-finals | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 66.67 |
Total | 34 | 20 | 4 | 10 | 60 | 38 | +22 | 58.82 |
Last updated: complete
Source: Competitions
National Soccer League
[edit]League table
[edit]Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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1 | Marconi Fairfield (C) | 26 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 58 | 32 | +26 | 40[a] | Qualification to Finals series[b] |
2 | Heidelberg United | 26 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 44 | 30 | +14 | 36[a] | |
3 | Sydney City | 26 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 47 | 29 | +18 | 34[a] | |
4 | Brisbane City | 26 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 38 | 30 | +8 | 34[a] | |
5 | Adelaide City | 26 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 43 | 27 | +16 | 33[a] | |
6 | Newcastle KB United | 26 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 43 | 30 | +13 | 32[a] | |
7 | West Adelaide | 26 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 28 | 31 | −3 | 25[a] | |
8 | APIA Leichhardt | 26 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 29 | 37 | −8 | 25 | |
9 | Brisbane Lions | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 28 | 40 | −12 | 22 | |
10 | Footscray JUST | 26 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 29 | 43 | −14 | 20[a] | |
11 | St George-Budapest | 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 27 | 43 | −16 | 20 | |
12 | Canberra City | 26 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 25 | 41 | −16 | 20 | |
13 | Sydney Olympic (R) | 26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 23 | 30 | −7 | 19 | Relegated to the 1980 NSW State League |
14 | South Melbourne | 26 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 26 | 45 | −19 | 16[a] |
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: rsssf.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
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Results by round
[edit]Matches
[edit]9 March 1979 1 | Brisbane Lions | 1–2 | Sydney City | Brisbane |
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Report | Stadium: Perry Park Attendance: 2,000[1] Referee: Des Miles |
18 March 1979 2 | Sydney City | 2–3 | Adelaide City | Sydney |
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Stadium: Wentworth Park Attendance: 3,495 Referee: Tim Davies |
25 March 1979 3 | Sydney City | 0–4 | Marconi-Fairfield | Sydney |
Report | Stadium: Wentworth Park Attendance: 2,844 Referee: Tony Boskovic |
1 April 1979 4 | St George-Budapest | 0–5 | Sydney City | Sydney |
Report | Stadium: St George Stadium Attendance: 1,783 Referee: Richard Lorenc |
8 April 1979 5 | Sydney City | 3–0 | Footscray JUST | Sydney |
Report | Stadium: Wentworth Park Attendance: 2,034 Referee: Ken Allen |
15 April 1979 6 | South Melbourne | 1–2 | Sydney City | Melbourne |
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Report | Stadium: Middle Park Attendance: 8,000 Referee: Jack Johnston |
22 April 1979 7 | Sydney City | 3–0 | West Adelaide | Sydney |
Report | Stadium: Wentworth Park Attendance: 1,891 Referee: Peter Rampley |
29 April 1979 8 | Brisbane City | 0–1 | Sydney City | Brisbane |
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Stadium: Perry Park Attendance: 3,100 Referee: Jack Wood |
6 May 1979 9 | Sydney City | 2–3 | APIA Leichhardt | Sydney |
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Stadium: Wentworth Park Attendance: 2,835 Referee: Richard Lorenc |
12 May 1979 10 | Newcastle KB United | 0–1 | Sydney City | Newcastle |
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Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 9,823 Referee: Henry Witschge |
3 June 1979 11 | Sydney City | 3–4 | Sydney Olympic | Sydney |
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Report | Stadium: Wentworth Park Attendance: 2,249 Referee: Stewart Mellings |
10 June 1979 12 | Heidelberg United | 2–2 | Sydney City | Melbourne |
Report | Stadium: Olympic Park Attendance: 4,500 Referee: Chris Bambridge |
17 June 1979 13 | Sydney City | 2–1 | Canberra City | Sydney |
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Stadium: Wentworth Park Attendance: 2,378 Referee: Tim Davies |
24 June 1979 14 | Adelaide City | 1–1 | Sydney City | Adelaide |
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Stadium: Olympic Sports Field Attendance: 8,550 Referee: Nick Karlich |
8 July 1979 16 | Sydney City | 3–1 | St George-Budapest | Sydney |
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Stadium: Wentworth Park Attendance: 1,741 Referee: Dave Nugent |
15 July 1979 17 | Marconi-Fairfield | 1–0 | Sydney City | Sydney |
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Report | Stadium: Marconi Oval Attendance: 8,784 Referee: Tony Beazleigh |
22 July 1979 18 | Footscray JUST | 1–0 | Sydney City | Melbourne |
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Report | Stadium: Olympic Park Attendance: 800 Referee: Bob Kerr |
29 July 1979 19 | Sydney City | 2–0 | South Melbourne | Sydney |
Report | Stadium: Wentworth Park Attendance: 1,027 Referee: Bill Jones |
5 August 1979 20 | West Adelaide | 0–2 | Sydney City | Adelaide |
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Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium Attendance: 2,500 Referee: Stewart Mellings |
15 August 1979 21 | Sydney City | 0–1 | Brisbane City | Sydney |
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Stadium: Sydney Sports Ground Attendance: 745 Referee: Richard Lorenc |
22 August 1979 15 | Sydney City | 1–1 | Brisbane Lions | Sydney |
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Stadium: Sydney Sports Ground Attendance: 500 Referee: Doug Rennie |
26 August 1979 22 | APIA Leichhardt | 0–3 | Sydney City | Sydney |
Report | Stadium: Wentworth Park Attendance: 4,620 Referee: Tony Boskovic |
1 September 1979 23 | Sydney City | 2–0 | Newcastle KB United | Gosford |
Report | Stadium: Grahame Park Attendance: 6,730 Referee: Tim Davies |
9 September 1979 24 | Sydney Olympic | 0–1 | Sydney City | Sydney |
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Stadium: St George Stadium Attendance: 2,649 Referee: Jim Reeves |
16 September 1979 25 | Sydney City | 1–3 | Heidelberg United | Sydney |
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Report | Stadium: Wentworth Park Attendance: 1,654 Referee: Dave Nugent |
23 September 1979 26 | Canberra City | 1–3 | Sydney City | Canberra |
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Stadium: Bruce Stadium Attendance: 1,685 Referee: Chris Bambridge |
Finals series
[edit]The Finals series was not considered the championship for the 1979 National Soccer League.
7 October 1979 1 | Brisbane City | 2–0 | Sydney City | Brisbane |
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Report | Stadium: Perry Park Attendance: 3,200 Referee: Jim Reeves |
14 October 1979 2 | Heidelberg United | 1–3 | Sydney City | Melbourne |
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Report | Stadium: Olympic Park No. 2 Attendance: 4,500 Referee: Don Campbell |
21 October 1979 3 | Marconi-Fairfield | 0–1 | Sydney City | Sydney |
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Stadium: Marconi Oval Attendance: 4,782 Referee: Stewart Mellings |
28 October 1979 Grand Final 1st Leg | Sydney City | 1–0 | Brisbane City | Sydney |
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Report | Stadium: Wentworth Park Attendance: 2,532 Referee: Ken Allen |
4 November 1979 Grand Final 2nd Leg | Brisbane City | 1–1 | Sydney City | Brisbane |
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Stadium: Perry Park Attendance: 4,200 Referee: Don Campbell |
NSL Cup
[edit]25 April 1979 First round | Sydney City | 4–2 | Auburn | Sydney |
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Stadium: Wentworth Park Referee: Henry Witschge |
20 May 1979 Second round | Sydney City | 2–1 | Melita Eagles | Sydney |
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Stadium: Sydney Sports Ground Attendance: 1,052 Referee: Peter Rampley |
30 May 1979 Quarter-finals | Newcastle KB United | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Sydney City | Newcastle |
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Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 4,427 Referee: Stewart Mellings |
Statistics
[edit]Appearances and goals
[edit]Players with no appearances not included in the list.[2][3]
No. | Pos. | Nat. | Name | National Soccer League | NSL Cup | Total | |||
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Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
1 | GK | Todd Clarke | 31 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 0 | |
2 | DF | Kevin Mullen | 20(2) | 1 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 2 | |
3 | DF | Eddie Thomson | 16(2) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 1 | |
4 | DF | Steve O'Connor | 29 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | |
6 | MF | John Stevenson | 30 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 33 | 8 | |
7 | MF | Joe Watson | 26 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 6 | |
8 | MF | Murray Barnes | 30 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 33 | 9 | |
9 | FW | Ernie Campbell | 20(6) | 2 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 2 | |
10 | FW | Terry Smith | 16(1) | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 10 | |
11 | FW | Hilton Silva | 22(2) | 4 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 4 | |
12 | DF | Ian Bruce | 28(1) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | |
13 | DF | Alan Kershaw | 18(2) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | |
15 | MF | Marcos Silva | 1(2) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | |
16 | FW | Neilo Borges | 6(1) | 0 | 2(1) | 3 | 10 | 3 | |
17 | FW | Mark Trenter | 14(2) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 8 | |
18 | MF | Ian Souness | 28(1) | 4 | 2(1) | 0 | 32 | 4 | |
19 | MF | Jim Patikas | 1(4) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
20 | GK | Tony Pezzano | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
21 | MF | Lloyd Hardes | 0(1) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
— | DF | Gerry Gomez | 3(2) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
— | FW | Danny McGeough | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
— | DF | Jim Webber | 1(1) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Clean sheets
[edit]Rank | No. | Pos | Nat | Name | National Soccer League | NSL Cup | Total |
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1 | 1 | GK | Todd Clarke | 12 | 0 | 12 | |
Total | 12 | 0 | 12 |
References
[edit]- ^ "1979 National Soccer League Results". ozfootball.net. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
- ^ "Sydney City 1979 Squad". ozfootball.net. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
- ^ "1979 National Soccer League Cup Results". ozfootball.net. Retrieved 18 June 2022.