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Matildas Central: ‘Doesn’t look great’- Fowler suffers knee injury

Mary Fowler was forced out of Manchester City’s Women’s FA Cup semi-final defeat to Manchester United prematurely due to a knee injury that “doesn’t look great”. Fowler bowed out of the game in the 25th minute after picking up the injury, with United going on to win 2-0 after two early goals. After the game,…

Socceroos Central: Balard & Karacic goals, Burgess 7/10, McGree makes return

Max Balard scored his first Dutch Eredivisie goal to help NAC Breda earn a share of the spoils with a 1-1 home draw with Go Ahead Eagles on Saturday. Balard levelled the game in the 53rd minute with a fine left-foot strike, collecting the ball on the edge of the box, before lashing home a…

Socceroos Central: Boyle goal in win over Rangers, Goodwin & Iredale strikes

Martin Boyle produced a dazzling display including scoring Hibernian’s second goal in a 2-0 win away to Rangers in the Scottish Premiership. Boyle started and played 85 minutes in the victory, receiving a 9/10 rating from Edinburgh Evening News for his performance. Edinburgh Evening News wrote: “Jefte didn’t seem to know where the winger was…

Matildas Central: Classy Fowler assist, Rule nets maiden WSL goal

Mary Fowler produced a moment of skill to set up Manchester City’s first goal in their 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion, for whom Charlize Rule netted her maiden goal. In a full fixture on Sunday in English Women’s Super League it was Fowler who paved the way for City’s opener scored by Kerstin…

Socceroos Central: Metcalfe returns against Bayern, Devlin back, Boyle goal

Socceroos forward Connor Metcalfe made his competitive return as a substitute in St Pauli’s 3-2 loss to German Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich on Saturday. Metcalfe was a 60th minute substitute for St Pauli, marking his first league appearance since September due to injury. The Socceroo had last played in the 3-0 win at SC Freiburg…

Matildas Central: Foord scores in Player of the Match display

Caitlin Foord produced a goal in a Player of the Match display as Arsenal thumped Liverpool 4-0 in the English Women’s Super League. Foord opened the scoring in the 28th minute with a close-range effort from a corner. One minute later, the Matildas forward played a key role in the second goal, turning over possession…

Matildas Central: Fowler cup final defeat, Torpey & Kennedy debuts in NWSL

Mary Fowler played a full game but couldn’t inspire Manchester City to victory as Chelsea won the English Women’s League Cup final 2-1 on Saturday. The Blues, who were without Sam Kerr who is closing in on a return from her ACL injury, triumphed after an 77th minute own goal from Yui Hasegawa. Kerr was…

Socceroos Central: Another Ryan clean sheet, Metcalfe & Yengi returns

Mat Ryan continued his good form in France, while there was good injury news for Connor Metcalfe and Kusini Yengi plus a goal for Martin Boyle. Mat Ryan kept a second straight clean sheet for Lens in their 1-0 home win over Rennes in the French Ligue 1. Ryan made five saves in Saturday’s game…

Socceroos Central: Irvine assist, Volpato goal, O’Neill sent off, Irankunda wins penalty

Jackson Irvine provided the assist for St Pauli’s goal in a 1-1 draw away to VfL Wolfsburg to boost their survival hopes in Germany’s Bundesliga. Irvine nodded across goal from a corner for Siebe van der Heyden’s 38th minute goal to put the Pirates up 1-0. Irvine put in a full shift. St Pauli remain…

Matildas Central: Fowler provides pinpoint FA Cup assist

Mary Fowler provided a precise through ball for Manchester City’s opening goal as they booked a place in the English Women’s FA Cup semi-finals. Fowler provided the pass for Khedija Shaw’s 53rd minute strike in City’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa, seeing them reach the final four where they’ll take on Manchester United. The Matildas…