National Soccer League 1986

The National Soccer League 1986 season was the tenth season of the National Soccer League in Australia. The season was again played with two Conferences as separate leagues, followed by a conference playoff final. The Grand Final was won by Adelaide City over Sydney Olympic.

Northern Conference

Finals

:Qualifying Semi-final: St George 1 d. Sydney Olympic 0 :Elimination Semi-final: Marconi 3 d. Sydney City 3 (4-3 on penalties):Major Semi-final: St George 3 d. Sydney Croatia 0:Minor Semi-final: Sydney Olympic 2 d. Marconi 0:Preliminary Final: Sydney Olympic 4 d. Sydney Croatia 3:Final: Sydney Olympic 3 d. St George 2

Northern Conference winners: Sydney Olympic

Southern Conference

Finals

:Qualifying Semi-final: Adelaide City 3 d. Footscray 2 :Elimination Semi-final:Sunshine GC 2 d. Heidelberg 1:Major Semi-final: Adelaide City 2 d. Brunswick 0:Minor Semi-final: Footscray 2 d. Sunshine GC 0:Preliminary Final: Footscray 2 d. Brunswick 1 :Final: Adelaide City 2 d. Footscray 1

Southern Conference winners: Adelaide City

Grand final

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*"Adelaide City win 3-2 on aggregate"

Individual Awards

*Referee's Player of the Year: Bobby Russell (South Melbourne)
*Player's Player of the Year: Graham Arnold (Sydney Croatia)
*U-21 Player of the Year: Ernie Tapai (Melbourne Croatia)
*Top Scorer(s): Graham Arnold (Sydney Croatia) 15 goals
*Coach of the Year: Drago Sekularic (Melbourne Croatia)

References

* [http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/NSL/1986/NSL.html OzFootball Archives - 1986 NSL Season]