The 1978 NSL Cup final was the second NSL Cup Final, the final match of the 1978 NSL Cup. It was played at Perry Park in Brisbane, Australia, on 8 October 1978, contested by Brisbane City and Adelaide City. Brisbane won the match 2–1.
Background Brisbane City entered the second NSL Cup Final having won the inaugural cup on penalties. In 1977, Adelaide had been eliminated by local rival and eventual losing semi-finalist West Adelaide.
A draw was held the week before the final to decide the venue, with Perry Park hosting for the second year in a row.
Route to the final
Brisbane City RoundOppositionScore1stSt George-Budapest (A)1–0R16Brisbane Lions (H)1–0 (a.e.t.)QFSydney City (A)3–1SFNewcastle KB United (H)2–0Key: (H) = Home venue; (A) = Away venue
Adelaide City RoundOppositionScore1stNoarlunga United5–0R16West Adelaide2–1QFEssendon Croatia3–0SFCanberra City3–1Key: (H) = Home venue; (A) = Away venue
Match A Barry Kelso strike saw the Brisbane team take the lead in the 28th minute. Adelaide City soon equalised, with Zoran Matić scoring in the 31st minute. Frank Pimblett sealed the win for Brisbane City in the 77th minute.
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