2004 National Soccer League grand final

June 2020 2004 National Soccer League Grand Final 2003–04 National Soccer League Parramatta Power 0 Perth Glory 1 (asdet) 2004 04 04 yes Parramatta Stadium Sydney, Australia Ahmad Elrich Joe Marston Medal Mark Shield 9,630 Wet, windy, 21.2 °C °F 2003 (A-League) 2006 The 2004 National Soccer League Grand Final was held on 4 April 2004 between Parramatta Power and Perth Glory at Parramatta Stadium. Parramatta Power had gained home-ground advantage by beating Perth Glory in the major semi final, while Perth earned their place with a win over Adelaide United in the preliminary final. Perth won the match 1–0, with Nik Mrdja scoring a golden goal in extra time.4 April 2004 Golden goal earns Perth NSL glory ABC News Australian Broadcasting Corporation http://www.abc.net.au/news/2004-04-04/golden-goal-earns-perth-nsl-glory/164218 6 February 2015Cubby Ben 5 April 2004 Mud and guts Glory the last to reign The Sydney Morning Herald http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?page=1&sy=nstore&docID=SMH040405PNF34732MAU 6 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150206150110/http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?page=1&sy=nstore&docID=SMH040405PNF34732MAU 6 February 2015Lynch Michael 5 April 2004 Perth's glorious golden victory The Age http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?page=1&docID=AGE040405P1LAT73JC6U 6 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150206134427/http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?page=1&docID=AGE040405P1LAT73JC6U 6 February 2015 Background The Australian Soccer Association (ASA) had decided that this would be the last National Soccer League season ahead of the launch of the provisionally-named Australian Premier League (APL) in 2005.Pottinger Paul 4 April 2004 Too long a wait to see soccer's brave new world The Sunday Telegraph Route to the final 2003–04 National Soccer League The two teams were the clear standouts with Perth finishing the season first and Parramatta six points behind. As the top two teams, they earned the right to advance to the second week of the finals series. In the major semi-final, held over two legs at Parramatta Stadium and Perth Oval, Parramatta defeated Perth 6–2 on aggregate to advance to the grand final. Perth defeated Adelaide United in the preliminary final 5–0 at Subiaco Oval to earn the right to face the Power again. After initially suggesting that they might relinquish home-ground advantage to the Glory, the Power eventually decided to host the grand final at Parramatta.20 March 2004 Power undecided on grand final venue en-AU ABC News Australian Broadcasting Corporation https://www.abc.net.au/news/2004-03-21/power-undecided-on-grand-final-venue/156030 5 June 202028 March 2004 Glory into NSL grand final en-AU ABC News Australian Broadcasting Corporation https://www.abc.net.au/news/2004-03-28/glory-into-nsl-grand-final/160230 5 June 2020Cubby Ben 22 March 2004 Coast not yet clear after Power surge 24 The Sydney Morning Herald2004-03-18 Soccer Association approves Power ground giveaway en-AU ABC News Australian Broadcasting Corporation https://www.abc.net.au/news/2004-03-18/soccer-association-approves-power-ground-giveaway/154148 2020-06-092004-03-23 Power backtrack on grand final venue decision en-AU ABC News Australian Broadcasting Corporation https://www.abc.net.au/news/2004-03-23/power-backtrack-on-grand-final-venue-decision/156588 2020-06-09 League Standings Finals Bracket y y y Elimination Finals Major/Minor Semifinal Preliminary Final Grand Final 3 4 Adelaide United (a) 3 1 4 6 Brisbane Strikers 0 4 4 Marconi Stallions 0 0 0 5 South Melbourne 0 2 2 1 2 Parramatta Power 4 2 6 Perth Glory 1 0 2 3 Adelaide United 2 5 South Melbourne 1 1 Perth Glory 5 3 Adelaide United 0 4 April 2004 Parramatta Power 0 Perth Glory 1 Match Summary The match took place in heavy rain which led to a smaller than expected crowd and affected the pitch. Perth had the first real chance on goal in the 14th minute with Damian Mori having a shot from within the six-yard box saved by Clint Bolton, the Power goalkeeper. A Peter Zorbas cross after 23 minutes was spilt by Perth goalkeeper Jason Petkovic, however Power forward Ante Milicic was unable to capitalise. A promising Glory attack was thwarted in the 29th minute with a ball in the penalty area stopping in the mud near the line.Damalas Peter 6 April 2004 Glorious Again! 6 Australian and British Soccer Weekly https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mh6fCR3fSUS0ry5EvFCaUgN0rz1yb_Et/view?usp=embed_facebook 2020-06-09 Melbourne Soccer With conditions improving in the second half, Power midfielder Ahmad Elrich put in a cross to Milicic who shot wide. Shortly after, Mori again missed from just outside the six-yard box with only the keeper between him and the goal. In the 74th minute, Power forward Sasho Petrovski shot the ball wide after doing to move past his opponent. With regulation time expiring, the teams began extra time with the Golden goal rule in effect. Mori missed a clear chance to win the grand final five minutes into extra time after Peter Zorbas slipped while trying to clear the ball from the penalty area. Nik Mrdja, who had been an 82nd minute substitute for striker Bobby Despotovski, ended the match eight minutes into the first period of extra time with a low shot past Power goalkeeper Bolton.Gatt Ray 5 April 2004 To Perth goes the glory again The Australian4 April 2004 Mrdja wins it for Glory en The World Game Special Broadcasting Service Sportal https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/mrdja-wins-it-for-glory 2020-06-10 Details 4 April 200415:00 AEST Parramatta Power 0 – 1 (asdet) Reports2004 NSL Final http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/NSL/20032004/reports/report179.htm Oz Football 30 December 2022 Perth Glory Mrdja 98 Parramatta Stadium, Sydney 9,630 Mark Shield _navyshoulders _navyshoulders _navyshoulders _goldsides FCE205 FCE205 FCE205 003366 003366 Parramatta Power _perthglory0304a _perthglory0304a _perthglory0304a 000000 FFFFFF 000000 ffffff ffffff Perth Glory GK 1 AUS Clint BoltonDF 3 AUS Alvin Ceccoli (c)DF 4 AUS Simon ColosimoDF 5AUS Michael BeauchampFW 7 AUS Travis DoddMF 8GER Andre Gumprecht 86FW 9AUS Ante Milicic 68DF 13AUS Paul O'GradyFW 14 AUS Sasho PetrovskiFW 21 AUS Ahmad ElrichMF 22AUS Peter Zorbas 97Substitutes:GK 20 AUS Daniel BeltrameMF 6AUS Matt Thompson97MF 10 BRA Fernando Rech68MF 11 AUS Lucas PantelisDF 16 AUS Jacek SobczykManager:AUS Nick Theodorakopoulos Joe Marston Medal: Ahmad Elrich (Parramatta Power) GK 1 AUS Jason PetkovicDF 3 AUS Matthew BingleyDF 5 AUS Shaun Murphy (c)FW 10AUS Bobby Despotovski 82MF 11AUS Jade NorthDF 12 AUS Mark Byrnes 62MF 15AUS Tom PondeljakFW 16AUS Damian MoriDF 19AUS Jamie HarnwellFW 21 AUS Adrian CaceresDF 24 AUS Jamie Coyne 95Substitutes:GK 20 AUS Vince MatassaMF 4AUS Bradley Hassell 95MF 6 AUS Wayne SrhojMF 8 AUS Anthony DanzeFW 9AUS Nik Mrdja 82Manager:ENG Mich d'Avray Assistant referees: Fourth official:Match rules 90 minutes 30 minutes of extra time if necessary. Penalty shoot-out if scores still level. Post match Power midfielder Ahmad Elrich was presented the Joe Marston Medal for best player of the grand final by Joe Marston.Taylor John 5 April 2004 Power to the Glory - Perth 'nick' it in extra time 40 Daily Telegraph References Grand final 2004 Category:Parramatta Power SC matches Category:Perth Glory FC matches Category:2004 in sport in Sydney Category:Men's soccer matches in Sydney Category:Sport in Parramatta Category:April 2004 sports events in Australia