1923 in Australian soccer

Australia men's national soccer team

Australia hosted their first international match at Brisbane Cricket Ground on 9 June against New Zealand,^[1] with seven players making their national team debuts resulting in a 2–1 win through Percy Lennard scoring early on and William Maunder scoring in the last minute recording Australia's first win in an international match.^[2] Ahead of the second match against New Zealand at Sydney Cricket Ground on 16 June, Jack Gilmore and Johnny Peebles were set to make their debuts for Australia;^[3] as Australia lost 3–2 with Percy Lennard scoring again and Jack Gilmore scoring on debut.^[4] A fortnights time later until Australia's last match in 1923 against New Zealand at Newcastle Showground saw Bob Austin start as their goalkeeper; the first time since George Cartwright started as Australia's first goalkeeper, and further fellow debutants Judy Masters, Ernie Owen, and Gilbert Storey.^[5] The final match resulted in a 4–1 loss with William Maunder scoring for Australia, and finishing the three-match series with one win and two losses.^[6]

Friendlies

Australia  v  New Zealand

9 June 1923	Australia	2–1	New Zealand	Brisbane, Australia
	Lennard 7' Maunder 90'	Report	Dacre 57'	Stadium: Brisbane Cricket Ground Attendance: 7,000 Referee: A. Jackson (Australia)

Australia  v  New Zealand

16 June 1923	Australia	2–3	New Zealand	Sydney, Australia
	Lennard ?' Gilmore ?'	Report	Campbell ?', ?', ?'	Stadium: Sydney Cricket Ground Attendance: 12,000 Referee: W.A. Wright (Australia)

Australia  v  New Zealand

30 June 1923	Australia	1–4	New Zealand	Newcastle, Australia
	Lennard ?' Gilmore ?'	Report	Campbell ?', ?', ?'	Stadium: Newcastle Showground Attendance: 15,000 Referee: L.B. Tamlyn (Australia)

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