1997–98 Canberra Cosmos FC season
Appearance
1997–98 season | |
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Manager | Branko Culina Rale Rasic |
Stadium | Seiffert Oval Bruce Stadium |
National Soccer League | 14th |
Top goalscorer | Peter Buljan (9) |
Highest home attendance | 3,547 vs. Marconi Fairfield (17 January 1998) National Soccer League |
Lowest home attendance | 1,576 vs. Newcastle Breakers (13 December 1997) National Soccer League |
Average home league attendance | 2,796 |
Biggest win | 8–1 vs. UTS Olympic (H) (5 January 1998) National Soccer League |
Biggest defeat | 0–8 vs. Wollongong Wolves (A) (5 December 1997) National Soccer League |
The 1997–98 season was the third in the history of Canberra Cosmos. It was also the third season in the National Soccer League.
Players
[edit]Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. 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 | 4 October 1997 | 13 April 1998 | Matchday 1 | 14th | 26 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 29 | 56 | −27 | 11.54 |
Total | 26 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 29 | 56 | −27 | 11.54 |
Source: Competitions
National Soccer League
[edit]League table
[edit]Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | South Melbourne (C) | 26 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 56 | 41 | +15 | 48 | Qualification for the Finals series |
2 | Carlton | 26 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 44 | 24 | +20 | 45 | |
3 | Adelaide City | 26 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 45 | 30 | +15 | 43 | |
4 | Sydney United | 26 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 37 | 26 | +11 | 43 | |
5 | Marconi Fairfield | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 33 | 25 | +8 | 43 | |
6 | Wollongong Wolves | 26 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 51 | 33 | +18 | 42 | |
7 | Melbourne Knights | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 37 | 35 | +2 | 39 | |
8 | Perth Glory | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 35 | 40 | −5 | 36 | |
9 | UTS Olympic | 26 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 37 | 43 | −6 | 35 | |
10 | West Adelaide | 26 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 32 | 38 | −6 | 34 | |
11 | Gippsland Falcons | 26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 28 | 36 | −8 | 31 | |
12 | Brisbane Strikers | 26 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 23 | 40 | −17 | 23 | |
13 | Newcastle Breakers | 26 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 30 | 50 | −20 | 21 | |
14 | Canberra Cosmos | 26 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 29 | 56 | −27 | 17 |
Source: rsssf.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions
Results by round
[edit]Matches
[edit]4 October 1997 1 | Canberra Cosmos | 1–3 | Sydney United | Queanbeyan |
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Report | Stadium: Seiffert Oval Attendance: 3,500 Referee: C. Diomis |
11 October 1997 2 | Marconi Fairfield | 2–0 | Canberra Cosmos | Sydney |
Report | Stadium: Marconi Stadium Attendance: 4,530 Referee: Mark Shield |
18 October 1997 3 | Canberra Cosmos | 1–3 | Carlton | Queanbeyan |
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Stadium: Seiffert Oval Attendance: 3,505 Referee: B. McKay |
26 October 1997 4 | Adelaide Sharks | 3–0 | Canberra Cosmos | Adelaide |
Report | Stadium: Thebarton Oval Attendance: 3,655 Referee: P. McCaffrey |
1 November 1997 5 | Canberra Cosmos | 1–2 | Adelaide City | Queanbeyan |
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Stadium: Seiffert Oval Attendance: 2,005 Referee: S. Micallef |
8 November 1997 6 | Gippsland Falcons | 0–0 | Canberra Cosmos | Morwell |
Report | Stadium: Falcons Park Attendance: 2,100 Referee: J. Blaney |
15 November 1997 7 | Canberra Cosmos | 2–1 | Brisbane Strikers | Queanbeyan |
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Stadium: Seiffert Oval Attendance: 2,008 Referee: B. McKay |
23 November 1997 8 | South Melbourne | 1–1 | Canberra Cosmos | Melbourne |
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Stadium: Bob Jane Stadium Attendance: 4,200 Referee: J. Blaney |
28 November 1997 9 | Canberra Cosmos | 1–1 | Melbourne Knights | Queanbeyan |
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Stadium: Seiffert Oval Attendance: 3,356 Referee: G. Connolly |
5 December 1997 10 | Wollongong City | 8–0 | Canberra Cosmos | Wollongong |
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Report | Stadium: Brandon Park Attendance: 3,868 Referee: B. Panella |
13 December 1997 11 | Canberra Cosmos | 1–1 | Newcastle Breakers | Queanbeyan |
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Stadium: Seiffert Oval Attendance: 1,576 Referee: M. Breeze |
21 December 1997 12 | Perth Glory | 1–1 | Canberra Cosmos | Perth |
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Stadium: Perth Oval Attendance: 12,174 Referee: E. Brazzale |
28 December 1997 13 | UTS Olympic | 1–1 | Canberra Cosmos | Sydney |
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Stadium: Belmore Sports Ground Attendance: 4,638 Referee: Mark Shield |
5 January 1998 14 | Canberra Cosmos | 8–1 | UTS Olympic | Queanbeyan |
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Stadium: Seiffert Oval Attendance: 3,062 Referee: M. Breeze |
11 January 1998 15 | Sydney United | 4–1 | Canberra Cosmos | Sydney |
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Stadium: Parramatta Stadium Attendance: 3,878 Referee: C. Diomis |
17 January 1998 16 | Canberra Cosmos | 0–2 | Marconi Fairfield | Queanbeyan |
Report | Stadium: Seiffert Oval Attendance: 3,547 Referee: D. Dwight |
24 January 1998 17 | Carlton | 2–0 | Canberra Cosmos | Melbourne |
Report | Stadium: Optus Oval Attendance: 2,476 Referee: J. Blaney |
31 January 1998 18 | Canberra Cosmos | 1–0 | Adelaide Sharks | Queanbeyan |
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Report | Stadium: Seiffert Oval Attendance: 2,472 Referee: E. Lennie |
22 February 1998 19 | Adelaide City | 4–1 | Canberra Cosmos | Adelaide |
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Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium Attendance: 3,477 Referee: B. Hugo |
2 March 1998 20 | Canberra Cosmos | 1–3 | Gippsland Falcons | Queanbeyan |
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Report | Stadium: Seiffert Oval Attendance: 2,016 |
8 March 1998 21 | Melbourne Knights | 3–1 | Canberra Cosmos | Melbourne |
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Stadium: Knights Stadium Attendance: 3,584 Referee: G. Leverton |
16 March 1998 22 | Canberra Cosmos | 1–1 | South Melbourne | Canberra |
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Stadium: Bruce Stadium Attendance: 3,471 Referee: B. McKay |
21 March 1998 23 | Brisbane Strikers | 2–2 | Canberra Cosmos | Brisbane |
Report | Stadium: Suncorp Stadium Attendance: 2,701 Referee: W. Dade |
30 March 1998 24 | Canberra Cosmos | 1–3 | Wollongong City | Canberra |
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Report | Stadium: Bruce Stadium Attendance: 2,342 Referee: G. Leverton |
3 April 1998 25 | Newcastle Breakers | 2–1 | Canberra Cosmos | Newcastle |
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Stadium: Topper Stadium Attendance: 3,344 Referee: C. Diomis |
13 April 1998 26 | Canberra Cosmos | 1–2 | Perth Glory | Canberra |
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Stadium: Bruce Stadium Attendance: 3,492 Referee: J. Tippett |
Statistics
[edit]Appearances and goals
[edit]Players with no appearances not included in the list.[1]
No. | Pos. | Nat. | Name | National Soccer League | Total | ||
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Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
1 | GK | ![]() |
Anthony Giannasca | 23 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
2 | MF | ![]() |
Paul Dee | 21 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
3 | DF | ![]() |
Andy Roberts | 20(2) | 0 | 22 | 0 |
4 | DF | ![]() |
Ivan Zelic | 14(1) | 2 | 15 | 2 |
5 | MF | ![]() |
Andrew Ravanello | 15(3) | 0 | 18 | 0 |
6 | MF | ![]() |
Ante Moric | 20 | 3 | 20 | 3 |
7 | MF | ![]() |
Rodrigo Moreno | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
8 | MF | ![]() |
Norman Kelly | 21 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
9 | FW | ![]() |
Harry James | 13(6) | 3 | 19 | 3 |
10 | FW | ![]() |
Michael Musitano | 16(3) | 2 | 19 | 3 |
11 | FW | ![]() |
Tony Lemezina | 3(1) | 0 | 4 | 0 |
12 | FW | ![]() |
Peter Buljan | 21(2) | 9 | 23 | 9 |
13 | DF | ![]() |
Lindsay Wilson | 9(10) | 1 | 19 | 1 |
14 | DF | ![]() |
Dale Wingell | 10(3) | 0 | 13 | 0 |
15 | FW | ![]() |
Marko Perinovic | 3(4) | 1 | 7 | 1 |
16 | DF | ![]() |
Toplica Popovich | 22(1) | 1 | 23 | 1 |
17 | MF | ![]() |
Ilija Prenzoski | 1(13) | 2 | 14 | 2 |
18 | DF | ![]() |
Tom Haythornwaite | 18(6) | 0 | 24 | 0 |
19 | MF | ![]() |
Damien Brown | 4(12) | 1 | 16 | 1 |
20 | GK | ![]() |
Barney Smith | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
22 | FW | ![]() |
Trim Morgan | 3(1) | 0 | 4 | 0 |
23 | DF | ![]() |
Jason Dunn | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
24 | FW | ![]() |
Kim Jong-su | 4(1) | 0 | 5 | 0 |
29 | GK | ![]() |
Paul Jones | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
— | DF | ![]() |
Gordon Hunter | 20 | 2 | 20 | 2 |
— | MF | ![]() |
Shane Lyons | 0(1) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
— | DF | ![]() |
Oscar Zamaro | 0(1) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Clean sheets
[edit]Rank | No. | Pos | Nat | Name | National Soccer League | Total |
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1 | 1 | GK | ![]() |
Anthony Giannasca | 2 | 2 |
Total | 2 | 2 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Canberra Cosmos » Appearances A-League 1997/1998". ozfootball.net. Aussie Footballers. Retrieved 27 August 2022.