1991–92 Sydney Croatia FC season
1991–1992 season | |
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Chairman | Tony Topić |
Manager | Mladen Vranković (Rd 1-10), Ivan Ražnjević (Rd 11-26) |
Stadium | Sydney Croatian Sports Centre |
National Soccer League | 12th |
1991–92 NSL Cup | Second Round |
Top goalscorer | Tony Krslovic (7) |
Highest home attendance | 5,362 vs. Sydney Olympic (7 November 1991) National Soccer League |
Lowest home attendance | 1,481 vs. Adelaide City (3 December 1991) National Soccer League |
Average home league attendance | 2,610 |
Biggest win | 3–1 vs. Marconi Fairfield (22 December 1991) National Soccer League |
Biggest defeat | 0–3 vs. Melita Eagles (23 February 1992) National Soccer League |
The 1991–92 season saw Sydney Croatia embark on its ninth campaign in the NSL. Ultimately, they finished 12th out of 14 teams.
The season began with a sense of optimism, as Mladen Vranković was appointed as the new coach, bringing with him a wealth of experience from his time at HNK Rijeka in Croatia. However, the team's performance failed to live up to expectations, and after securing only one win from the first ten rounds, Vranković was relieved of his duties. Former Melbourne Croatia coach, Ivan Rašnjević was subsequently appointed as his replacement.[1]
This season would also prove to be a milestone in the club's history, as it marked the final season that the team would compete under the name Sydney Croatia. The following season, they would adopt the name Sydney CSC, before eventually settling on their current identity as Sydney United.[2]
Players
[edit]Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Transfers in
[edit]No. |
Pos. |
Nat. |
Name |
Age |
Moving from |
Type |
Transfer window |
Ends |
Transfer fee |
Source |
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GK | ![]() |
Mark Bosnich | 19 | Manchester United ![]() |
Transfer | Pre-season | Free | [3] | ||
MF | ![]() |
Fadil Muriqi | 31 | HNK Rijeka ![]() |
Transfer | Pre-season | Free | [4] | ||
MF | ![]() |
Miro Stipić | 28 | HNK Rijeka ![]() |
Transfer | Pre-season | Free | [5] | ||
MF | ![]() |
George Jolevski | 22 | Preston Makedonia ![]() |
Transfer | Pre-season | Free | [6][7] | ||
FW | ![]() |
Joe Caleta | 25 | Melbourne Croatia ![]() |
Transfer | Pre-season | $15,000 | [8][9] | ||
DF | ![]() |
Zeljko Jurin | 30 | Wollongong Macedonia ![]() |
Transfer | Pre-season | Free | [10] | ||
FW | ![]() |
José Iriarte | 25 | Manly Warringah Dolphins ![]() |
Transfer | Pre-season | Free | [11] |
Transfers out
[edit]No. |
Pos. |
Nat. |
Name |
Age |
Moving to |
Type |
Transfer window |
Transfer fee |
Source |
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MF | ![]() |
Wally Savor | 32 | retired | Pre-season | [12] | |||
GK | ![]() |
Tony Franken | 26 | APIA Leichhardt | End of Contract | Pre-season | Free | [13] | |
MF | ![]() |
Ned Zelic | 19 | Sydney Olympic | Transfer | Pre-season | Free | [14] | |
DF | ![]() |
Paul Carter | 27 | Blacktown City Demons | End of Loan | Pre-season | Free | [15][16] | |
MF | ![]() |
John Gibson | 21 | Blacktown City Demons | End of Loan | Pre-season | Free | [17][18] | |
FW | ![]() |
Clayton Koch | 20 | Brisbane United | End of Contract | Pre-season | Free | [19][20] | |
MF | ![]() |
Marcelo Toscanelli | 27 | Colorado Foxes | End of Contract | Pre-season | Free | [21][22][23] | |
MF | ![]() |
Andrew French | 18 | Umina United | End of Contract | Pre-season | Free | [24] | |
DF | ![]() |
Ante Rumora | 30 | Free Agency | End of Contract | Pre-season | [25] | ||
FW | ![]() |
Gordon Scott | 30 | Free Agency | End of Contract | Pre-season | [26] | ||
FW | ![]() |
Héctor Pérez | Free Agency | End of Contract | Pre-season | [27] |
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 | 8 October 1991 | 31 March 1992 | Matchday 1 | 12th | 26 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 23 | 33 | −10 | 23.08 |
NSL Cup | 20 November 1991 | 4 December 1991 | First round | Second Round | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 50.00 |
Total | 28 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 25 | 36 | −11 | 25.00 |
Last updated: complete
Source: Competitions
National Soccer League
[edit]League table
[edit]Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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1 | Melbourne Croatia | 26 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 45 | 26 | +19 | 35 | Qualification for the Finals series |
2 | Sydney Olympic | 26 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 38 | 27 | +11 | 34 | |
3 | South Melbourne | 26 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 51 | 28 | +23 | 31 | |
4 | Adelaide City (C) | 26 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 26 | 23 | +3 | 29 | |
5 | Wollongong City | 26 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 24 | 17 | +7 | 28 | |
6 | Brisbane United | 26 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 31 | 35 | −4 | 26 | |
7 | Marconi Fairfield | 26 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 33 | 31 | +2 | 25 | |
8 | APIA Leichhardt (R) | 26 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 26 | 28 | −2 | 25 | Relegation to the NSW Division 1 |
9 | Heidelberg United | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 28 | 33 | −5 | 24 | |
10 | Parramatta Eagles | 26 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 23 | |
11 | Newcastle Breakers | 26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 28 | 39 | −11 | 22 | |
12 | Sydney Croatia | 26 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 22 | 33 | −11 | 21 | |
13 | West Adelaide | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 25 | 46 | −21 | 21 | |
14 | Preston Makedonia | 26 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 32 | −11 | 20 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Matches
[edit]6 October 1991 1 | Sydney Croatia | 1–3 | Heidelberg United | Sydney |
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Report |
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Stadium: Sydney Croatian Sports Centre Attendance: 3,352 |
13 October 1991 2 | Preston Makedonia | 2–0 | Sydney Croatia | Melbourne |
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Report | Stadium: B.T. Connor Reserve Attendance: 2,500 |
20 October 1991 3 | Sydney Croatia | 0–1 | Melbourne Croatia | Sydney |
Report |
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Stadium: Sydney Croatian Sports Centre Attendance: 3,450 Referee: Gordon Dunster |
25 October 1991 4 | Newcastle Breakers | 1–2 | Sydney Croatia | Newcastle |
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Report | Stadium: Breakers Stadium Attendance: 5,219 Referee: Alex Spiroski |
3 November 1991 5 | Sydney Croatia | 2–2 | Brisbane United | Sydney |
Report | Stadium: Sydney Croatian Sports Centre Attendance: 1,895 Referee: Ziggy Mnich |
10 November 1991 6 | APIA Leichhardt | 0–0 | Sydney Croatia | Sydney |
Report | Stadium: Leichhardt Oval Attendance: 3,156 Referee: Bill Monteverde |
17 November 1991 7 | Sydney Croatia | 1–1 | Sydney Olympic | Sydney |
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Report |
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Stadium: Sydney Croatian Sports Centre Attendance: 5,326 |
24 November 1991 8 | Melita Eagles | 2–0 | Sydney Croatia | Sydney |
Report | Stadium: Melita Stadium Attendance: 3,208 |
1 December 1991 9 | Sydney Croatia | 0–2 | Wollongong City | Sydney |
Report | Stadium: Sydney Croatian Sports Centre Attendance: 2,227 |
7 December 1991 10 | West Adelaide | 1–0 | Sydney Croatia | Adelaide |
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Report | Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium Attendance: 2,800 |
18 December 1991 11 | Sydney Croatia | 1–1 | Adelaide City | Sydney |
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Report |
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Stadium: Sydney Croatian Sports Centre Attendance: 1,481 |
22 December 1991 12 | Sydney Croatia | 3–1 | Marconi Fairfield | Sydney |
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Report |
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Stadium: Sydney Croatian Sports Centre Attendance: 2,023 |
26 December 1991 13 | South Melbourne FC | 0–0 | Sydney Croatia | Melbourne |
Report | Stadium: Middle Park Attendance: 2,500 |
29 December 1991 14 | Heidelberg United | 1–2 | Sydney Croatia | Melbourne |
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Report | Stadium: Olympic Village Attendance: 1,500 |
1 January 1992 15 | Sydney Croatia | 1–1 | Preston Makedonia | Sydney |
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Report |
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Stadium: Sydney Croatian Sports Centre Attendance: 4,010 |
5 January 1992 16 | Melbourne Croatia | 2–1 | Sydney Croatia | Melbourne |
Report |
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Stadium: Somers St Attendance: 4,000 |
12 January 1992 17 | Sydney Croatia | 1–0 | Newcastle Breakers | Sydney |
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Report | Stadium: Sydney Croatian Sports Centre Attendance: 2,023 |
18 January 1992 18 | Brisbane United | 1–2 | Sydney Croatia | Brisbane |
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Report | Stadium: Perry Park Attendance: 3,200 |
9 February 1992 19 | Sydney Croatia | 1–1 | APIA Leichhardt | Sydney |
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Report |
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Stadium: Sydney Croatian Sports Centre Attendance: 1,590 |
16 February 1992 20 | Sydney Olympic | 0–0 | Sydney Croatia | Sydney |
Report | Stadium: St George Stadium Attendance: 4,378 |
23 February 1992 21 | Sydney Croatia | 0–3 | Melita Eagles | Sydney |
Report | Stadium: Sydney Croatian Sports Centre Attendance: 1,821 |
1 March 1992 22 | Wollongong City | 0–1 | Sydney Croatia | Wollongong |
Report |
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Stadium: Brandon Park Attendance: 3,000 |
9 March 1992 23 | Sydney Croatia | 0–1 | West Adelaide | Sydney |
Report |
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Stadium: Sydney Croatian Sports Centre Attendance: 1,506 |
15 March 1992 24 | Adelaide City | 2–1 | Sydney Croatia | Adelaide |
Report |
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Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium Attendance: 3,500 |
20 March 1992 25 | Marconi Fairfield | 2–2 | Sydney Croatia | Sydney |
Report | Stadium: Marconi Stadium Attendance: 3,985 |
29 March 1992 26 | Sydney Croatia | 0–2 | South Melbourne | Sydney |
Report | Stadium: Sydney Croatian Sports Centre Attendance: 2,026 |
NSL Cup
[edit]6 November 1991 First round | Melita Eagles | 1–2 | Sydney Croatia | Sydney |
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Report | Stadium: Marconi Stadium Attendance: 1,673 Referee: Richard Lorenc |
4 December 1991 Second round | Sydney Croatia | 0–2 | Marconi Fairfield | Sydney |
Report | Stadium: Sydney Croatian Sports Centre Attendance: 1,115 Referee: Gary Power |
Statistics
[edit]Appearances and goals
[edit]Players with no appearances not included in the list.[28][29]
No. | Pos. | Nat. | Name | National Soccer League | NSL Cup | Total | |||
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Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
— | DF | ![]() |
Mark Babic | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
— | GK | ![]() |
Mark Bosnich | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
— | FW | ![]() |
Joe Caleta | 19 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 5 |
— | DF | ![]() |
Mike Grbevski | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
— | FW | ![]() |
José Iriarte | 18 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 2 |
— | MF | ![]() |
George Jolevski | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
— | DF | ![]() |
Zeljko Jurin | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
— | GK | ![]() |
Zeljko Kalac | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
— | FW | ![]() |
Tony Krslovic | 21 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 7 |
— | FW | ![]() |
Manis Lamond | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
— | MF | ![]() |
Tomislav Milicevic | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
— | MF | ![]() |
Fadil Muriqi | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 3 |
— | MF | ![]() |
Ivan Petković | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
— | MF | ![]() |
Tony Popovic | 20 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
— | MF | ![]() |
Pedro Ricoy | 24 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
— | DF | ![]() |
Robert Runje | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
— | DF | ![]() |
Robert Stanton | 23 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 2 |
— | DF | ![]() |
Miro Stipić | 26 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
— | FW | ![]() |
Matthew Zec | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
— | DF | ![]() |
Ante Zizic | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
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