• Josh Nisbet stars – Goal + assist, Man of the Match as Roda JC win 2-0 and climb to 5th in the Eerste Divisie.
• Mat Ryan heroic vs Barcelona – Six saves for Levante UD despite 3-0 loss to FC Barcelona.
• Jackson Irvine boost – FC St. Pauli win 2-1 over Werder Bremen in crucial relegation clash.
• Hibs stun Celtic – Hibernian FC beat Celtic FC 2-1; full match for Jack Iredale.
• Jordy Bos two assists – Plays left wing in Feyenoord’s 2-1 win.
• Garang Kuol impact sub – 16 mins in AC Sparta Prague’s 0-0 draw.
• MLS returns – Starts for Aussies at New York City FC and Colorado Rapids; Alex Bonetig impressive in Portland Timbers win.

Other key talking points:

• Liam Chipperfield penalty miss but win for FC Sion
• Ajdin Hrustic 90 mins in tough loss for Heracles Almelo
• Riley McGree scores again for Middlesbrough FC
• First clean sheet at Dundee United for Ashley Maynard-Brewer

• Reports Tony Popovic & Paul Okon are in Italy to convince Cristian Volpato to commit to Australia.
• Alessandro Circati suspended but Parma Calcio 1913 beat AC Milan — now 11 points clear of relegation.

• Sam Kerr scores as Chelsea Women advance in FA Cup.
• Mary Fowler starts in Manchester City Women 4-0 win.
• Caitlin Foord 90 mins for Arsenal Women.
• Winnie Heatley 90 mins as AS Roma Women extend lead at top.

Camp news:

• Remy Siemsen opens up on selection anxiety and relief.
• Hayley Raso embracing pressure ahead of major tournaments.
• Squad assembled, jerseys presented, first session complete under Joe Montemurro.

Berwick City SC featured in Breaking Barriers — aiming for FIVE promotions to reach the A-League. A true football fairytale in the making.

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