Written and researched by Greg Stock.
| This match was played between the New South Wales representative side and the visiting Chelsea club side from England. The New South Wales team was understrength, missing a number of their Socceroo contingent who were in West Germany at the World Cup Finals. Note that Chelse striker Charlie Cooke was replaced at half-time and returned to the field as a replacement in the 51st minute by arrangement with the N.S.W. Officials. | ||||
| Played | Venue: Sydney Sports Ground, Sydney, N.S.W. | |||
| New South Wales Jim Fraser, Stuart Robertson (Steve Perry 35'), George Harris, Col Bennett, Alfredo Moschen, Ilija Takac, Terry Butler (Billy Rogers 73'), Agenor Muniz, Ray Pocock (Barry Jones 86'), Alan Ainslie, Willie Rutherford (Raul Carrizo 80'); Coach: Leo Baumgartner. Goals: (To Be Confirmed) | 2 | - | 1 | Chelsea (England) Peter Bonetti (John Phillips 46'), Gary Locke, Graham Wilkins, John Hollins, Mick Droy, Charlie Cooke (Ian Britton 46'), Brian Bason, Ray Wilkins, Stephen Finnieston, Ian Hutchinson (Charlie Cooke 51'), Ken Swain. Goal: (To Be Confirmed) |
| Referee: Frank Sbisa (New South Wales) Attendance: 5,897 | ||||