1964 in Australian soccer

The 1964 season was the third season of national competitive association football in Australia.

Soccer in Australia
Season1964
Men's soccer
Australia CupGeorge Cross
← 1963 1965 →

Cup competitions

Australia Cup
Main article: 1964 Australia Cup

The competition began on 26 September 1964 (excluding preliminary rouds). Twenty-six clubs had entered, but seven of those withdrew so there were just nineteen actual participants. The competition with the final two clubs George Cross and APIA Leichhardt qualifying for the Final.[1] George Cross won the match 3–2 after extra time, with one goal each from Archie Campbell and two own goals.[2]

Final
George Cross3–2 (a.e.t.)APIA Leichhardt
Ackerley  3' (o.g.)
Bottalico  35' (o.g.)
Campbell  117'		 Buchanan  ?'
Attendance: 15,114
Referee: Vince Dobinson (Brisbane)

Honours
Competition Winners Runners-up Venue Result
Australia Cup George Cross (1/0) APIA Leichhardt (0/1) Olympic Park Stadium 3–2

(Note: figures in parentheses display the club's tournament record as winners/runners-up.)

References
  1. Andrew Robinson (23 November 2016). "Australia Cup 1964 – Results".
  2. Barr, Alex (2 November 1964). "George Cross Wins 3-2 in Extra Time". The Age.


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