The 1988 season saw Sydney Croatia embark on its fifth campaign in the NSL. They finished second on the table, and made the Grand Final where they finished runner's up.
With Vedran Rožić continuing as player/coach, Sydney Croatia made some significant signings including midfielder Ivan Petković returning from NK Šibenik in Croatia after a season away and defender Alan Hunter from Heidelberg United.
Sydney Croatia finished the regular season in second position on the table on goal difference, behind premiers Wollongong City. In the final series, Croatia made the Grand Final after victories over South Melbourne and Wollongong City. In the Grand Final they faced their neighbour rivals Marconi Fairfield. Both sides were locked at 2-2 after extra-time with goals from Alan Hunter and Manis Lamond. Unfortunately in the penalty shoot out, Sydney Croatia were beaten 5-4.
Graham Arnold and Manis Lamond finished as joint top goalscorers during the season with 10 goals.
Players
Transfers in
Transfers out
Mid-Season Gains
Overview
League table
Matches
NSL Final Series
Beach Fashions Cup
Statistics
Appearances and goals Players with no appearances not included in the list.
No.Pos.Nat.NameNational Soccer LeagueFinal SeriesNSL CupTotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals—FW241030102810—MF10000010—DF00100010—MF20000020—DF2333010273—MF40001050—MF1813020231—GK2403020290—DF2333121285—FW1313110172—DF2413020291—DF2513120302—FW1520010162—FW191031202411—MF2103010250—MF1801021211—MF2213020271—FW10000010—MF2201010240—MF2453022297—GK10000010
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