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Socceroos Central: Irvine injury concern, Segecic & Silvera goals, Ryan’s Mbappe controversy

Jackson Irvine (foot) and Connor Metcalfe (knee) were both absent due to injuries for St Pauli’s 3-2 loss to Borussia Dortmund in the German Bundesliga. Irvine has been ruled out “until further notice” according to St Pauli, in a major concern ahead of the World Cup in June. The Socceroo has suffered a recurrence of…

Matildas Central: In-form Kerr nets double in Chelsea cup triumph

Sam Kerr maintained her prolific recent form with a double or Chelsea in Saturday’s 5-0 win over Crystal Palace in the Women’s FA Cup. Kerr’s good run now includes five goals from her past four games, while she’s provided assists in back-to-back games prior to that, offering plenty to the Blues attack after a phased…

Matildas Central: Kerr blank on return, Arsenal wrap arms around KCC

Sam Kerr got 30 minutes off the bench but couldn’t hit the scoresheet after returning to action following her wedding as the English Women’s Super League resumed over the weekend. Kerr was a 61st minute substitute for Chelsea in their 5-0 home win over West Ham United. Ellie Carpenter put in a full shift for…

Socceroos Central: Bos assist for Feyenoord, 8/10 Silvera impresses again

Jordan Bos provided an assist in Feyenoord’s 2-2 draw at Heerenveen on Sunday as the Dutch Eredivisie resumed following the winter break. Bos whipped in a cross for Sem Steijn’s 43rd minute headed goal which put the Rotterdam club up 2-1. Bos put in a full shift on the left side of defence, having missed…

Socceroos Central: Ryan heroics with penalty save, Silvera nets

Mat Ryan produced an incredible double save from an Isaac Romero penalty as Levante won 3-0 away to Sevilla in Spain’s La Liga on Sunday. With Levante 2-0 up in second-half stoppage time, Ryan preserved his clean sheet after the hosts won a spotkick. The Australian saved the initial effort with his legs, before diving…

Socceroos Central: Devlin goal in derby loss, Circati captains Parma

Alessandro Circati wore the captain’s armband and put in a full shift to help Parma knock off Fiorentina 1-0 in Italy’s Serie A. The win for Circati’s Parma made it four triumphs in their past seven games, moving them five points above the drop zone. Cristian Volpato started and played 71 minutes in Sassuolo’s 1-1…

Socceroos Central: McGree, Strain & Baccus injuries, Boyle scores, own goals galore

Jackson Irvine put in a full shift as relegation battlers St Pauli drew 0-0 away to bottom club FSV Mainz in the German Bundesliga. The result means 16th-placed St Pauli has managed five points from its past three games. Connor Metcalfe was an unused substitute. Cristian Volpato started and played 78 minutes in Sassuolo’s 1-0…

Matildas Central: Kerr double, KCC assist, Heatley returns, rare Micah start

Sam Kerr made it three goals in two games with a double for Chelsea in their comprehensive 9-1 win away to Liverpool to reach the English League Cup semi-finals. Kerr, who scored in midweek in the Women’s UEFA Champions League against Wolfsburg, fired in the opening two goals of the game which quickly turned lopsided.…

Socceroos Central: Baccus assist in shock cup triumph, Yengi & Raphael goals

Jackson Irvine wore the captain’s armband as St Pauli continued their recent resurgence with a crucial 2-1 win over Heidenheim in a German Bundesliga relegation battle on Saturday. Irvine put in a full shift for St Pauli, who were reduced to 10 men but still found a way to win in a relegation six-pointer. The…

Matildas Central: Kerr assist in Chelsea win, Chidiac scores in Italy

Sam Kerr grabbed an assist after coming on at half-time in Chelsea’s 3-0 win away to Brighton & Hove Albion in the English Women’s Super League on Sunday. Kerr was a 46th minute substitute with the Blues up 1-0 at the interval, and her presence led to the 51st minute own goal from Caitlin Hayes…