| Event | 1996–97 NSL Cup | ||||||
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| Date | 6 October 1996 (1996-10-06) | ||||||
| Venue | Bob Jane Stadium, Melbourne | ||||||
| Referee | Eugene Brazzale | ||||||
| Attendance | 2,327 | ||||||
| Weather | Heavy rain | ||||||
The 1996 NSL Cup final (October) was the final match of the 1996–97 NSL Cup, the 21st and final season of the National Soccer League Cup. It was played at Bob Jane StadiuminMelbourne on 6 October 1996 between Collingwood Warriors and Marconi Fairfield.[1] Collingwood Warriors won the match 1–0 for their first NSL Cup title.[2]
| Collingwood Warriors | Round | Marconi Fairfield | ||
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| Opposition | Score | Opposition | Score | |
| SASFXI | 2–1 (agg.) | R1 | Gippsland Falcons | 4–2 (agg.) |
| Adelaide City (A) | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (3–1 p) |
QF | Newcastle Breakers (H) | 3–1 |
| South Melbourne (A) | 3–1 | SF | Brisbane Strikers (H) | 5–0 |
| Key: (H) = Home venue; (A) = Away venue | ||||
| Collingwood Warriors | 1–0 | Marconi Fairfield |
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Attendance: 2,327
Referee: Eddie Lennie
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