title: 1965 in Australian soccer
text: # 1965 in Australian soccer
  
  The 1965 season was the fourth season of national competitive association football in Australia and 82nd overall.
  
  ## Cup competitions
  
  ### Australia Cup
  
  The competition began on 24 October 1965 (excluding preliminary rounds). Thirteen clubs had entered the competition with the final two clubs Sydney City and APIA Leichhardt qualifying for the Final. Hakoah won a replay match 2–1, with one goal each from David Reid and Herbert Ninaus after a 1–1 draw (13–13 on penalties)
  
  ## Retirements
  
  * 1 December 1965: Karl Jaros, former Austria and Australia international footballer.
  