The 2003 National Soccer League Grand Final was held on 1 June 2003 between Perth Glory and Olympic Sharks at Subiaco Oval. Perth Glory had gained home-ground advantage as they topped the Championship Playoff, with Olympic Sharks finishing second. Perth won the match 2–0, with goals from Jamie Harnwell and Damian Mori sealing their first National Soccer League championship. Simon Colosimo won the Joe Marston Medal.
Route to the Final
League Standings
Championship Playoff
Match
Details
GK 1 Jason PetkovicMF 2 Matt HorsleyDF 3 Jamie HarnwellMF 4 Bradley Hassell MF 6 Andre GumprechtMF 7 Scott MillerFW 10 Bobby Despotovski (c) FW 16 Damian Mori DF 18 Shane PryceDF 22 Simon ColosimoDF 23 David Tarka Substitutes:GK 20 Vince MatassaFW 9 Nik Mrdja DF 12 Mark Byrnes MF 15 Edgar Aldrighi FW 21 Adrian CaceresManager: Mich d'AvrayJoe Marston Medal:Simon Colosimo (Perth Glory)
GK 1 Clint BoltonDF 4 Paul Kohler DF 6 Ante Juric (c)MF 8 Tom PondeljakFW 9 Ante MilicicMF 10 Troy HalpinMF 11 Jade North FW 17 Jeromy Harris FW 18 Joel Porter DF 23 Andrew PackerMF 27 Hiroyuki Ishida Substitutes:GK 20 Brett HughesMF 7 Wayne Srhoj FW 12 Franco Parisi MF 14 Greg Owens DF 24 Andrew DuranteManager: Lee Sterrey
Assistant referees: Fourth official:Match rules 90 minutes 30 minutes of extra time if necessary. Penalty shoot-out if scores still level.
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