2001–02 National Soccer League
| NSL 2001-02 | |
|---|---|
| League | National Soccer League |
| Sport | Association football |
| Duration | 2001-2002 |
| Number of teams | 13 |
| NSL season | |
| Champions | Olympic Sharks |
| Top scorer | Damian Mori (17) |
The 2001–02 National Soccer League season, was the 26th season of the National Soccer League in Australia. Prior to the start of the season, Canberra Cosmos and Eastern Pride were removed from the competition, reducing the league to 13 teams. The league premiership was won by Perth Glory and the championship won by Olympic Sharks.
Regular season
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perth Glory | 24 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 52 | 23 | +29 | 55 | 2002 National Soccer League Finals |
| 2 | Newcastle United | 24 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 33 | 21 | +12 | 42 | |
| 3 | Olympic Sharks (C) | 24 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 37 | 24 | +13 | 40 | 2001–02 National Soccer League Champions |
| 4 | Brisbane Strikers | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 40 | 34 | +6 | 37 | 2002 National Soccer League Finals |
| 5 | South Melbourne | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 30 | 22 | +8 | 36 | |
| 6 | Melbourne Knights | 24 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 41 | 40 | +1 | 36 | |
| 7 | Parramatta Power | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 34 | 30 | +4 | 34 | |
| 8 | Northern Spirit | 24 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 36 | 39 | −3 | 34 | |
| 9 | Marconi Fairfield | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 33 | 36 | −3 | 30 | |
| 10 | Wollongong Wolves | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 28 | 43 | −15 | 25 | |
| 11 | Sydney United | 24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 27 | 37 | −10 | 24 | |
| 12 | Adelaide City | 24 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 27 | 39 | −12 | 20 | |
| 13 | Auckland Kingz | 24 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 28 | 58 | −30 | 14 |
Updated to match(es) played on 7 April 2002. Source: rsssf.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champion.
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champion.
Finals
Elimination Final 1
| Leg | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue | Attendance | Date |
| 1 | South Melbourne | 2-0 | Brisbane Strikers | Bob Jane Stadium | 8,450 | 14 April 2002 |
| 2 | Brisbane Strikers | 1-2 | South Melbourne | Ballymore | 5,391 | 21 April 2002 |
Elimination Final 2
| Leg | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue | Attendance | Date |
| 1 | Melbourne Knights | 0-0 | Olympic Sharks | Knights Stadium | 3,421 | 14 April 2002 |
| 2 | Olympic Sharks | 6-2 | Melbourne Knights | Toyota Park | 5,850 | 21 April 2002 |
Major Semi Final
| Leg | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue | Attendance | Date |
| 1 | Perth Glory | 4-1 | Newcastle United | Subiaco Oval | 31,963 | 20 April 2002 |
| 2 | Newcastle United | 2-0 | Perth Glory | Energy Australia Stadium | 17,503 | 26 April 2002 |
Minor Semi Final
| Home team | Score | Away team | Venue | Attendance | Date |
| Olympic Sharks | 2-1 | South Melbourne | Marconi Stadium | 6,341 | 28 April 2002 |
Preliminary Final
| Home team | Score | Away team | Venue | Attendance | Date |
| Newcastle United | 0-1 | Olympic Sharks | Energy Australia Stadium | 17,708 | 5 May 2002 |
Grand final
| Perth Glory | 0 – 1 | Olympic Sharks |
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Individual awards
- Player of the Year: Fernando Rech (Brisbane Strikers)
- U-21 Player of the Year: Joseph Schirripa (Newcastle United)
- Top Scorer(s): Damian Mori (Perth Glory – 17 goals)
- Coach of the Year: Ian Crook (Newcastle United)
References
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