1982 Merlion Cup
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Host countrySingapore
Dates5–17 October 1982
Teams7 (from 2 confederations)
Venue(s)1 (in 1 host city)
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Singapore |
| Dates | 5–17 October 1982 |
| Teams | 7 (from 2 confederations) |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Australia (1st title) |
| Runners-up |  South Korea |
| Third place |  Indonesia |
| Fourth place |  Malaysia |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 13 |
| Goals scored | 40 (3.08 per match) |
1983 → | |
The 1982 Merlion Cup is the inaugural edition of the invitational football tournament. Matches were held at the former Singapore National Stadium held from 5–17 October 1982.[1]
Group A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  South Korea |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | +7 | 6 | Semifinal |
| 2 | Malaysia |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 4 | |
| 3 |  Singapore |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 2 | |
| 4 |  Brunei |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 15 | −14 | 0 |
Group B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | +6 | 4 | Semifinal |
| 2 | Indonesia |
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 1 | |
| 3 |  Thailand |
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | −4 | 1 |
