3–3 at the completion of extra time, with the match going to a penalty shootout to determine the champion. Wollongong won the shootout 7–6 with James Afkos, son of Glory co-owner Paul Afkos, missing a penalty. The crowd of 43,242 was a new record for an Australian club soccer match, standing until 2006. The match was also the first national league grand final to feature teams not aligned with a particular ethnic group. Results Legend League Final series Squad statistics Statistics accurate as at the end of the 1999–2000 NSL season. Transfers In Out References Perth Glory FC seasons 1999 in Australian soccer 2000 in Australian soccer