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Sports season
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
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) Champions
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
Individual awards
References
Seasons Grand Finals Clubs
Competition Statistics and awards Associated competitions