1991–92 NSL Cup
Football tournament season
| National Soccer League Cup | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country | Australia |
| Dates | 30 October 1991 – 5 April 1992 |
| Teams | 14 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Adelaide City (3rd title) |
| Runner-up | Marconi Fairfield |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 13 |
| Attendance | 21,881 (1,683 per match) |
← 1990–91 1992–93 → | |
The 1991–92 NSL Cup was the 16th edition of the NSL Cup, which was the main national association football knockout cup competition in Australia.
Melita Eagles were the defending champions, having defeated Preston Makedonia to win their first title in the previous year's final, but they were eliminated in the first round by Sydney Croatia.[1]
Adelaide City defeated Marconi Fairfield 2–1 in the final to win their third NSL Cup title.
Teams
The NSL Cup was a knockout competition with 14 teams taking part all trying to reach the Final in April 1992.[2] The competition consisted of the 14 teams from the National Soccer League.
| Round | Main date | Number of fixtures | Clubs remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| First round | Wednesday 30 October 1991 | 7 | 14 → 7 |
| Second round | Wednesday 4 December 1991 | 4 | 7 → 4 |
| Semi-finals | Wednesday 11 March 1992 | 2 | 4 → 2 |
| Final | Sunday 5 April 1992 | 1 | 2 → 1 |
First round
Adelaide City v West Adelaide
| 30 October 1991 | Adelaide City | 1–0 | West Adelaide | Adelaide |
| Report | Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium Attendance: 3,011 Referee: Tom McRoe |
Melbourne Knights v Heidelberg United
| 30 October 1991 | Melbourne Knights | 3–1 | Heidelberg United | Melbourne |
| Report |
| Stadium: Olympic Park Attendance: 3,723 Referee: John Fraser |
Preston Makedonia v South Melbourne
| 30 October 1991 | Preston Makedonia | 4–2 | South Melbourne | Melbourne |
| Report |
| Stadium: Olympic Park Attendance: 3,723 Referee: Ziggy Mnich |
Wollongong City v Sydney Olympic
| 30 October 1991 | Wollongong City | 1–0 | Sydney Olympic | Wollongong |
| Report | Stadium: Brandon Park Attendance: 670 Referee: Manny Loupis |
Brisbane United v APIA Leichhardt
| 6 November 1991 | Brisbane United | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | APIA Leichhardt | Brisbane |
| Report |
| Stadium: Perry Park Attendance: 712 Referee: Peter Hulme |
Melita Eagles v Sydney Croatia
| 6 November 1991 | Melita Eagles | 1–2 | Sydney Croatia | Sydney |
| Report |
| Stadium: Marconi Stadium Attendance: 1,673 Referee: Richard Lorenc |
Newcastle Breakers v Marconi Fairfield
| 20 November 1991 | Newcastle Breakers | 0–3 | Marconi Fairfield | Newcastle |
| Report |
| Stadium: Austral Park Attendance: 1,024 Referee: Peter Spiers |
Second round
Adelaide City had a bye for the Second round.
Melbourne Croatia v Preston Makedonia
| 4 December 1991 | Melbourne Croatia | 3–1 | Preston Makedonia | Melbourne |
| Report |
| Stadium: Olympic Park Attendance: 980 Referee: Dennis Voutsinis |
Sydney Croatia v Marconi Fairfield
| 4 December 1991 | Sydney Croatia | 0–2 | Marconi Fairfield | Sydney |
| Report |
| Stadium: Croatian Sports Centre Attendance: 1,115 Referee: Gary Power |
Wollongong City v Brisbane United
| 4 December 1991 | Wollongong City | 0–1 | Brisbane United | Wollongong |
| Report |
| Stadium: Brandon Park Attendance: 468 Referee: John McConnell |
Semi-finals
Marconi Fairfield v Brisbane United
| 11 March 1992 | Marconi Fairfield | 4–1 | Brisbane United | Sydney |
| Report |
| Stadium: Marconi Stadium Attendance: 1,018 Referee: Eugene Brazzale |
Melbourne Croatia v Adelaide City
| 11 March 1992 | Melbourne Croatia | 0–1 | Adelaide City | Melbourne |
| Report |
| Stadium: Olympic Park Attendance: 662 Referee: Peter Spiers |
Final
| Adelaide City | 2–1 | Marconi Fairfield |
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