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1995–96 NSL Cup
The 1995–96 NSL Cup was the 20th edition of the NSL Cup, which was the main national association football single-elimination tournament, knockout cup competition in Australia. The NSL Cup was sponsored by Johnnie Walker and known as the Johnnie Walker Cup for sponsorship purposes. Melbourne Knights FC, Melbourne Knights were the defending champions, having defeated Heidelberg United FC, Heidelberg United to win their first title in the previous season's 1994 NSL Cup final, final, but they were eliminated in the first round by eventual winners South Melbourne FC, South Melbourne. South Melbourne FC, South Melbourne defeated Newcastle Breakers FC, Newcastle Breakers 3–1 in the 1996 NSL Cup final (January), final to win their second NSL Cup title. Teams The NSL Cup was a knockout competition with 12 teams taking part all trying to reach the Final in January 1996. The competition consisted of the 12 teams from the National Soccer League. Bracket First round ''Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melbourne Knights FC
Melbourne Knights Football Club is an Australian professional Association football, soccer club based in the suburb of Sunshine North, Victoria, Sunshine North, Melbourne. The club currently competes in the National Premier Leagues Victoria, the second-tier of the Australian soccer league system under the A-League. It is one of the most successful soccer clubs in Australia, being a two-time championship and four-time premiership winner in the now defunct National Soccer League (NSL). The club is based in the western suburbs of Melbourne and draws much of its support from the Croatian Australian community. The club's identification with its Croatian roots remains strong. It is a regular participant in the Australian-Croatian Soccer Tournament. The Melbourne Knights play matches at Knights Stadium (Melbourne), Knights Stadium, a 15,000 capacity venue (with approximately 4,000 seated) which the club has owned and operated since 1989. As well as fielding men's and women's sides, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
