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May122025
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Arnold leg injury concern, Kennedy assist, WSL season ends

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford12th May 2025

Mackenzie Arnold might be set for an extended injury lay-off having missed Portland Thorns’ 1-1 draw with San Diego Wave…

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May112025
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Burgess 7/10 for relegated Ipswich, Juric, Carter & Boyle score

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford11th May 2025

Cameron Burgess impressed enough to earn a 7/10 from East Anglia Daily Times in relegated Ipswich Town’s 1-0 loss to…

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May42025
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Van Egmond scores but Brum miss out on promotion

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford4th May 2025

Emily van Egmond scored as Birmingham City mounted a comeback only to draw 2-2 with London City Lionesses and miss…

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May42025
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Boyle nets 12th league goal in Hibs win, Ryan thwarts Lyon

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford4th May 2025

Martin Boyle netted his 12th league goal of the Scottish Premiership season to sit in the competition’s top five, helping…

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Apr282025
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Foord scores in Arsenal fightback, Hunt goal, Sayer returns

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford28th April 2025

Caitlin Foord was among the goals as Arsenal produced a remarkable turnaround win over Ellie Carpenter’s Olympique Lyon to secure…

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Apr272025
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Genreau goal & red, Metcalfe sent off, Gauci returns

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford27th April 2025

Joe Gauci has made a successful return from a hip injury after missing two months, playing the past two games…

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Apr212025
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Carpenter assist in UCL semi-final win, van Egmond goal in promotion push

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford21st April 2025

Ellie Carpenter claimed the assist for the opening goal of Olympique Lyon’s 2-1 win away to Arsenal as they moved…

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Apr212025
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Irvine foot stress worry, Devlin sent off in semi-final loss

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford21st April 2025

Jackson Irvine is facing the prospect of missing St Pauli’s relegation battle and potentially Australia’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers due…

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Apr142025
FootballMatildas Central

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

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford14th April 2025

Mary Fowler was forced out of Manchester City’s Women’s FA Cup semi-final defeat to Manchester United prematurely due to a…

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Apr132025
FootballSocceroos Central

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

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford13th April 2025

Max Balard scored his first Dutch Eredivisie goal to help NAC Breda earn a share of the spoils with a…

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Apr72025
FootballSocceroos Central

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

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford7th April 2025

Martin Boyle produced a dazzling display including scoring Hibernian’s second goal in a 2-0 win away to Rangers in the…

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Mar312025
FootballMatildas Central

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

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford31st March 2025

Mary Fowler produced a moment of skill to set up Manchester City’s first goal in their 2-1 win over Brighton…

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Mar302025
FootballSocceroos Central

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

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford30th March 2025

Socceroos forward Connor Metcalfe made his competitive return as a substitute in St Pauli’s 3-2 loss to German Bundesliga leaders…

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Mar232025
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Foord scores in Player of the Match display

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford23rd March 2025

Caitlin Foord produced a goal in a Player of the Match display as Arsenal thumped Liverpool 4-0 in the English…

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Mar172025
FootballMatildas Central

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

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford17th March 2025

Mary Fowler played a full game but couldn’t inspire Manchester City to victory as Chelsea won the English Women’s League…

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Mar172025
FootballSocceroos Central

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

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford17th March 2025

Mat Ryan continued his good form in France, while there was good injury news for Connor Metcalfe and Kusini Yengi…

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Mar102025
FootballSocceroos Central

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

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford10th March 2025

Jackson Irvine provided the assist for St Pauli’s goal in a 1-1 draw away to VfL Wolfsburg to boost their…

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Mar102025
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Fowler provides pinpoint FA Cup assist

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford10th March 2025

Mary Fowler provided a precise through ball for Manchester City’s opening goal as they booked a place in the English…

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Mar22025
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: ‘In a really good place’ – Kerr closing in on competitive return

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford2nd March 2025

The Matildas may have been on international break during a difficult week but there was some positive news with Sam…

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Mar22025
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Iredale hits derby winner, Irankunda wins Player of Month award

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford2nd March 2025

Fringe Socceroo Jack Iredale set up one goal and scored a cracker of his own to earn Hibernian a memorable…

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Feb232025
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Gauci hip injury, Ryan, Metcalfe & Yengi return, Irankunda assist

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford23rd February 2025

There was positive injury news for Mat Ryan, Connor Metcalfe and Kusini Yengi this weekend but Joe Gauci suffered a…

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Feb162025
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Double assist each for Foord & Fowler in WSL

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford16th February 2025

Caitlin Foord and Mary Fowler both provided two assists each as both Arsenal and Manchester City recorded good wins in…

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Feb162025
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Irankunda stars after injury scare, ‘assured’ Matthews best afield

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford16th February 2025

Nestory Irankunda shook off last weekend’s injury scare to start again for Grasshoppers, producing a dazzling display in a 2-1…

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Feb92025
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Cooney-Cross assist in Player of the Match display

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford9th February 2025

Kyra Cooney-Cross grabbed an assist as Arsenal qualified for the English Women’s FA Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory over…

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Feb92025
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Irankunda hurt after assist, Bos & Ryan injuries

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford9th February 2025

Nestory Irankunda set up Grasshoppers’ goal in Saturday’s 1-1 draw away to Lugano in the Swiss Super League but exited…

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Feb22025
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: In-form Fowler hits double, van Egmond makes Brum debut

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford2nd February 2025

Mary Fowler scored a double to continue her bright form but it wasn’t enough for Manchester City who went down…

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Feb12025
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Gauci impresses on debut, Nieuwenhof return, Bos, Silvera & Triantis goals

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford1st February 2025

Joe Gauci impressed on his Barnsley debut following his loan move from Aston Villa, keeping a clean sheet in a…

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Jan262025
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Fowler goal & assist in Man City win, Foord injury scare

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford26th January 2025

Mary Fowler played a pivotal role with a goal and plenty of enterprising attacking football as Manchester City came from…

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Jan262025
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Ryan clean sheet on Lens debut, Irvine assist

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford26th January 2025

Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan enjoyed a winning start to life with new French club Lens, keeping a clean sheet in…

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Jan192025
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Fowler double assist in derby defeat, Kerr recovery update

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford19th January 2025

Mary Fowler provided two assists to lead Manchester City’s comeback from 3-0 down but it fell short as they went…

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Jan192025
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Irankunda hooked on Swiss debut, Bos, Boyle & Volpato goals

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford19th January 2025

Nestory Irankunda made his Grasshoppers debut in the Swiss Super League on Saturday but it was cut short prematurely after…

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Jan122025
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Boyle double plus Triantis & Goodwin goals

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford12th January 2025

Martin Boyle continued his remarkable resurgence with a double while Nectar Triantis added the other in Hibernian’s 3-1 win over…

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Jan52025
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Boyle double, Irankunda makes Swiss move

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford5th January 2025

On Sunday, Martin Boyle continued his resurgent form with a double for Hibernian in a 3-3 draw with Rangers in the Scottish…

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Jan22025
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Souttar season over, ‘phenomenal’ Glover back for Boro

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford2nd January 2025

Socceroos defender Harry Souttar received cruel news with an Achilles injury ending his season for Sheffield United in a major…

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Dec222024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Boyle re-discovers form with goal & 2 assists

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford22nd December 2024

Martin Boyle re-discovered some of his best form following a scratchy campaign, scoring one goal and setting up two others…

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Dec152024
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Fowler consolation goal, Gorry assist, Raso stars

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford15th December 2024

Mary Fowler grabbed a late consolation goal from the penalty spot but Manchester City missed a big chance to cut…

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Dec152024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Stamatelopoulos & Kalik doubles, Bos & Karacic goals

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford15th December 2024

Apostolos Stamatelopoulos grabbed a double with an assist to lead Motherwell past Dundee United 4-3 and up to fourth in…

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Dec82024
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Fowler goal on return, Gorry goal & assist, KCC assist

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford8th December 2024

Mary Fowler scored a classy close-range volley in her return as Manchester City eased past Leicester City 4-0 in the…

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Dec82024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Burgess assist with goal disallowed

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford8th December 2024

Socceroos defender Cameron Burgess provided an assist and had a goal chalked off in Ipswich Town’s 2-1 home loss to…

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Dec12024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Toure goal, Souttar red, Yengi & McGree injury updates

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford1st December 2024

The Socceroos camp are sweating on scans on striker Kusini Yengi after he missed Portsmouth’s 2-2 draw with Swansea City…

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Nov252024
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Fowler out of Matildas squad due to fatigue

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford25th November 2024

Hayley Raso made her second start for Tottenham in a week, playing 89 minutes as they got past Aston Villa…

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Nov242024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: D’Agostino double, Nisbet & Bos goals, Balard assist

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford24th November 2024

Nick D’Agostino scored a double including a spectacular overhead bicycle kick in Norway, while Josh Nisbet hit the winner for…

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Nov172024
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Gorry nets double before injury worry

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford17th November 2024

Katrina Gorry scored a double before exiting with an apparent shoulder injury in West Ham United’s 3-2 loss to Brighton…

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Nov102024
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Siemsen hat-trick, Raso return, Hunt horror show & Foord goal

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford10th November 2024

Fringe Matildas striker Remy Siemsen netted a hat-trick in Sweden’s Damallsvenskan as Kristianstad won 5-0 over Trelleborg on Saturday. Siemsen,…

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Nov102024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Burgess 8/10 in Ipswich shock win at Spurs

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford10th November 2024

Cameron Burgess produced an excellent display as Ipsiwch Town claimed their maiden win of the English Premier League season, upsetting Tottenham…

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Nov32024
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Hunt 6/10, Raso returns to training, Fowler injured

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford3rd November 2024

Clare Hunt earned a 6/10 rating as Tottenham beat Katrina Gorry’s West Ham United 2-1 in the English Women’s Super…

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Nov32024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Irvine double assist, Irankunda, Miller, Toure & Iredale goals

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford3rd November 2024

Jackson Irvine set up both goals as St Pauli claimed an important 2-0 win over Hoffenheim to leapfrog their opponents…

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Oct272024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Burgess 5/10 in EPL, McGree assist, Stensness & Iredale goals

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford27th October 2024

Cameron Burgess backed up his Premier League debut last weekend with another 90-minute shift in Ipswich Town’s entertaining 4-3 loss…

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Oct212024
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Midweek goals for Foord, Fowler & Kennedy

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford21st October 2024

It was a lean weekend for our Matildas abroad only days after Caitlin Foord, Mary Fowler and Alanna Kennedy all…

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Oct202024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Robertson goal in 9/10 display, Izzo penalty save

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford20th October 2024

Alex Robertson, Fran Karacic and Awer Mabil all scored in Europe on Saturday, while there was encouraging news from Martin…

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Oct142024
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Foord scores stunner from tight angle, Siemsen double

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford14th October 2024

Caitlin Foord scored a brilliant solo goal but Arsenal went down 2-1 to Chelsea in an early-season title blow in…

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Oct62024
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Fowler goal & assist, Hunt maiden strike, Catley returns

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford6th October 2024

Mary Fowler dazzled in the English Women’s Super League on Sunday with a goal and an assist in Manchester City’s…

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Oct62024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Stamatelopoulos nets maiden ‘Well goal, Volpato scores

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford6th October 2024

Apostolos Stamatelopoulos scored his first goal for new club Motherwell as they won 2-1 over Hibernian, for whom Nectar Triantis…

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Sep302024
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Two in two for Polkinghorne, assist for Carpenter

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford30th September 2024

Clare Polkinghorne made it two goals in two games as Kristianstad beat Brommapojkarna 2-0 in the Swedish Damallsvenskan. Polkinghorne, who…

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Sep292024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: McGree returns with assist & 7/10 rating

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford29th September 2024

Riley McGree made his first Middlesbrough start since August 10 and made an impact with an assist and an 8/10…

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Sep232024
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Raso nets solo goal on Spurs debut, Polkinghorne winner

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford23rd September 2024

Hayley Raso scored a solo goal on her Tottenham debut as the English Women’s Super League kicked off, while Clare…

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Sep222024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Irvine fluffs chances, Souttar an ‘absolute colossus’

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford22nd September 2024

Jackson Irvine fluffed two first-half chances as St Pauli secured their first point of the new German Bundesliga season with…

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Sep152024
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Carpenter scores in Lyon’s final warm-up

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford15th September 2024

Matildas full-back Ellie Carpenter was among the goals as Olympique Lyon completed their final warm-up prior to the new French…

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Sep152024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Souttar rated 8/10, McGree & Bos return from injury

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford15th September 2024

Harry Souttar earned an 8/10 rating for a strong defensive display and clean sheet as Sheffield United won 2-0 at…

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Sep82024
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Four goals for Foord, Raso on Spurs move

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford8th September 2024

After scoring four goals in midweek, Caitlin Foord’s cross led to the winner for Arsenal as they edged closer to…

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Sep22024
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Vine scores maiden NWSL goal for Courage

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford2nd September 2024

Matildas star Cortnee Vine scored her maiden NWSL goal for her new club North Carolina Courage in a 2-1 win…

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Sep12024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: ‘Class act’ Robertson 7/10, Triantis move

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford1st September 2024

Jackson Irvine and Connor Metcalfe both played full games as St Pauli suffered a second straight loss upon their return…

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Aug262024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Irvine & Metcalfe Bundesliga debuts, Nisbet transfer

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford26th August 2024

Jackson Irvine and Connor Metcalfe made their Bundesliga debuts as newly-promoted St Pauli dominated the chances but lost 2-0 at…

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Aug182024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Mabil hat-trick, Luongo & Circati make top-flight debuts

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford18th August 2024

Massimo Luongo and Alessandro Circati made their top-flight debuts in England’s Premier League and Italy’s Serie A respectively on Saturday,…

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Aug182024
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Hunt signs with Tottenham, plus Aussies head to Europe

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford18th August 2024

Club action is yet to fully return in the women’s game but Matildas defender Clare Hunt made the news this…

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Aug112024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Apostolos injured, Watts winner, Souttar & Robertson transfers

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford11th August 2024

Apostolos Stamatelopoulos made his starting Scottish Premiership debut for Motherwell but suffered a worrying quad injury, while there were debuts…

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Aug52024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Stamatelopoulos makes Premiership debut

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford5th August 2024

Apostolos Stamatelopoulos made his Scottish Premiership debut for new club Motherwell in their 0-0 draw with Ross County on Saturday.…

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Jul282024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Miller double, Toure goal & Apostolos transfer

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford28th July 2024

Socceroos defender Lewis Miller scored a double as Hibernian won 4-0 over Peterhead in Scotland’s Premier Sports Cup on Saturday…

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Jul212024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Duke scores as leaders Machida stunned

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford21st July 2024

Mitch Duke scored his sixth goal of the season but Japanese J1 League leaders Machida Zelvia suffered a 2-1 home…

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Jul142024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Boyle goal & double assist in Scottish return

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford14th July 2024

Martin Boyle started the new Scottish season with a goal and two assists as Hibernian eased past Egin City 5-0…

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Jul72024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Irankunda scores, Ryan transfer talk

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford7th July 2024

Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan’s future is unclear having parted ways with Dutch club AZ Alkmaar and with reports linking him…

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Jul12024
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Arnold & Raso exits confirmed, Luik returns from injury

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford1st July 2024

Mackenzie Arnold and Hayley Raso have both officially left West Ham United and Real Madrid following the conclusion of their…

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Jun302024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Duke scores in J1, Makrillos & Chapman moves & transfer talk

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford30th June 2024

Socceroos striker Mitch Duke scored his first goal since May with a clever header in Japanese J1 League leaders Machida…

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Jun232024
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Heatley wins Danish Cup, Kerr extension, Vine USA move

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford23rd June 2024

Matildas defender Winonah Heatley may have missed Olympics selection but she was celebrating this week after leading FC Nordsjaelland to…

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Jun232024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Two assists for super sub Smith in MLS

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford23rd June 2024

Socceroo Brad Smith came off the bench to provide two assists as Houston Dynamo won 4-1 against his former club…

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Jun32024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Yazbek ‘scores’ in Norway, Duke’s ladder leaders beaten

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford3rd June 2024

Socceroo Patrick Yazbek practically scored as Viking drew 2-2 away to Molde in the Norwegian Eliteserien on Sunday. With scores…

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May262024
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Carpenter’s Lyon beaten in UCL final

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford26th May 2024

Ellie Carpenter was in the thick of the action in Saturday’s Women’s UEFA Champions League final but her French club…

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May262024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Iredale scores freak goal in 2.Bundesliga playoff

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford26th May 2024

John Iredale scored a freak goal in Wehen Wiesbaden’s German 2.Bundesliga relegation/promotion playoff as they claimed a 2-2 away draw…

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May192024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Irvine & Metcalfe crowned 2.Bundesliga champions

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford19th May 2024

Jackson Irvine got an assist as St Pauli triumphed 2-1 at John Iredale’s Wehen Wiesbaden to lift the German 2.Bundesliga…

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May192024
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Fowler goal & assist as City cruelly miss out on title

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford19th May 2024

Mary Fowler scored her fourth league goal of the season but it wasn’t enough for Manchester City to clinch the…

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May132024
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Grant FA Cup heartbreak, Carpenter & Hunt into French final

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford13th May 2024

Charlotte Grant suffered Women’s FA Cup final heartbreak with Tottenham on the wrong end of a 4-0 defeat to Manchester…

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May122024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Irvine & Metcalfe win promotion to Bundesliga

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford12th May 2024

Jackson Irvine got an assist as St Pauli clinched promotion to the German Bundesliga on Sunday with a 3-1 home…

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May62024
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Foord & Wheeler assists, Micah clean sheet, Sayer ACL blow

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford6th May 2024

Caitlin Foord came off the bench to provide the assist for the late equalizer before an even later winner for…

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May52024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Burgess & Luongo’s Ipswich promoted to EPL

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford5th May 2024

Cameron Burgess and Massimo Luongo both played their part as Ipswich Town clinched promotion to the English Premier League with…

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Apr292024
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Fowler double for City, Raso goal for Real Madrid

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford29th April 2024

Matildas superstar Mary Fowler scored a double including a stunning long-range strike as Manchester City won 4-0 away to Bristol…

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Apr282024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Irvine scores crucial winner for St Pauli

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford28th April 2024

Jackson Irvine scored the winner as St Pauli moved into top spot in the German 2.Bundesliga and one win away…

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Apr222024
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Carpenter assist in UCL, Foord & Catley assists

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford22nd April 2024

Ellie Carpenter got an assist to initiate Olympique Lyon’s stirring 3-2 comeback victory over PSG in the UEFA Champions League…

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Apr212024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Metcalfe assist in crucial St Pauli win, D’Agostino goal

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford21st April 2024

Connor Metcalfe grabbed an assist as St Pauli claimed a crucial three points in their bid for promotion, winning 2-1…

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Apr152024
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Foord & Catley set up goals, Polkinghorne own goal

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford15th April 2024

Caitlin Foord and Steph Catley both played their part in Arsenal’s first-half goals as they brushed aside Bristol City 5-0…

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Apr142024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Irvine nets as St Pauli stunned, Devlin & Luongo goals

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford14th April 2024

Jackson Irvine scored a late consolation goal and Connor Metcalfe got an assist but St Pauli’s promotion hopes suffered a…

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Apr72024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Mabil returns from injury, Irvine goal in defeat

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford7th April 2024

Awer Mabil made his return after almost four months out with a quad injury in Grasshoppers’ 3-2 away defeat to…

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Apr12024
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Fowler’s assists double, dramatic Van Egmond winner

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford1st April 2024

Mary Fowler continued her excellent form for Manchester City with two assists in their 4-1 win away to Teagan Micah’s…

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Apr12024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Irvine assist in vital win, Strain & Genreau return

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford1st April 2024

Jackson Irvine set up the opening goal as St Pauli took another giant step towards promotion to the German Bundesliga…

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Mar242024
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Gorry injured, Kennedy makes rare start, Torpey debut

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford24th March 2024

Matildas midfielder Katrina Gorry is set for scans after being forced out of West Ham United’s 2-0 home loss to…

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Mar172024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Yengi & Burgess goals boost promotion bids

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford17th March 2024

Cameron Burgess and Kusini Yengi both scored goals to help their promotion hopeful clubs claim important wins, while Connor Metcalfe…

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Mar172024
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Goal and an assist for Man City’s Fowler

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford17th March 2024

Mary Fowler made it two goals in two games as she continues to impress in her new starting role for…

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Mar102024
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Fowler nets as City exit cup, Sayer scores in Sweden

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford10th March 2024

Mary Fowler opened the scoring after working a neat one-two as Manchester City were bundled out of the Women’s English…

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Mar102024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Boyle ‘stable’ after injury scare, Yengi & Bos goals

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford10th March 2024

Martin Boyle is in a “stable condition” after being taken to hospital following a nasty head and neck injury in…

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Mar32024
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Gorry & Arnold mix-up in Hammers draw

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford3rd March 2024

Katrina Gorry was caught in possession after Mackenzie Arnold’s risky short pass leading to a goal as West Ham United…

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Mar32024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Hrustic nets maiden Heracles goal

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford3rd March 2024

Ajdin Hrustic netted his first goal for Heracles since his switch from Hellas Verona, netting the equalizer to earn the…

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Feb252024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Metcalfe goal & assist, Boyle best afield

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford25th February 2024

Martin Boyle was voted Hibernian’s Player of the Match while Kye Rowles was subbed off at half-time after an average…

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Feb182024
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: KCC, Foord & Catley play in front of record crowd

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford18th February 2024

Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord and Kyra Cooney-Cross all played in front of a Women’s Super League record crowd as Arsenal…

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Feb182024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: McGree & Silvera combine for winner, Boyle & Yengi goals

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford18th February 2024

Socceroos Riley McGree and Sam Silvera combined for the decisive goal as Middlesbrough stunned English Championship leaders Leicester City 2-1…

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Feb112024
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Fowler & Kennedy’s City bundle out Arsenal

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford11th February 2024

Mary Fowler and Alanna Kennedy both played their part as Manchester City knocked out Steph Catley, Kyra Cooney-Cross and Caitlin…

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Feb102024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: O’Neill stunner, goals to Nieuwenhof, Boyle, Yengi & Silvera

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford10th February 2024

Aiden O’Neill scored his first Standard Liege goal in magnificent style with a volleyed winner in their 1-0 triumph over…

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Feb52024
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Catley concedes spotkick on return, Wheeler concedes two

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford5th February 2024

Matildas left-back Steph Catley returned to Arsenal’s starting line-up but gave away a penalty as the Gunners were shocked 2-1…

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Feb42024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Volpato nets in Serie A, Glover gaffe in derby

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford4th February 2024

Cristian Volpato offered a glimpse into the future of the Socceroos with a brilliant goal in Italy’s Serie A on…

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Jan282024
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Foord nets third goal in three games

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford28th January 2024

Caitlin Foord extended her goalscoring run to three goals in three games as Arsenal won 2-0 over Liverpool in the…

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Jan282024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos v Indonesia: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford28th January 2024

No one will argue the 4-0 scoreline didn’t flatter the Socceroos. Arguably it papered over the cracks of what was…

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Jan232024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos v Uzbekistan: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford23rd January 2024

The Socceroos earned themselves the best chance of success in the Asian Cup knockout stage by clinching top spot on…

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Jan212024
Matildas Central

Matildas Central: Foord goal, Gorry & Grant WSL debuts, Micah’s tough night

Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford21st January 2024

Caitlin Foord returned from the Women’s Super League winter break with a goal as Arsenal beat Everton 2-1 on Saturday,…

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Jan142024
FootballSocceroos Central

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: Socceroos v India

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford14th January 2024

For the first time in a major tournament since Australia’s triumphant 2015 Asian Cup, the Socceroos opened the latest iteration…

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Jan72024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Peupion & Francois minutes for EPL clubs, Glover stars

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford7th January 2024

Young Aussie pair Cameron Peupion and Tyrese Francois both got game-time for Premier League clubs Brighton & Hove Albion and…

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Jan72024
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Heartbreaking news with Kerr ACL injury confirmed

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford7th January 2024

The Matildas and Sam Kerr have been dealt a devastating blow ahead of an Olympic year with the striker’s club…

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Jan12024
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Nieuwenhof assist in 6/10 display, more McGree minutes

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford1st January 2024

Calem Nieuwenhof showed composure with a clever pass for Lawrence Shankland’s 79th minute equalizer as Hearts rescued a 2-2 draw…

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Dec242023
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: McGree returns from injury, Souttar makes cameo

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford24th December 2023

Riley McGree provided a major boost for the Socceroos ahead of the Asian Cup with his competitive return for Middlesbrough…

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Dec172023
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Kerr goal, Micah heroics & Arnold returns on bench

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford17th December 2023

Sam Kerr scored her first goal this month as Chelsea eased past Bristol City 3-0 in the English Women’s Super…

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Dec172023
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Iredale stuns Irvine’s St Pauli, Hrustic transfer links & Silvera winner

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford17th December 2023

Sam Silvera came off the bench to score a late winner for Middlesbrough while Tom Glover made a brief Championship…

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Dec112023
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Catley assist as Arsenal beat Kerr’s Chelsea in front of WSL record crowd

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford11th December 2023

Caitlin Foord and Steph Catley were on the winning side in front of a record crowd of almost 60,000 as…

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Dec102023
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Boyle & Irvine goals, Mabil injury worry ahead of Asian Cup

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford10th December 2023

Martin Boyle scored the winner for Hibernian in a 1-0 triumph on a wet night away to Livingston in the…

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Dec32023
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Bos nets maiden Belgian goal, Irvine & Mabil score

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford3rd December 2023

Socceroos defender Jordan Bos netted his maiden goal for Belgian club Westerlo in a 3-1 home defeat to Anderlecht on…

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Nov262023
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Two KCC assists, Micah’s Liverpool debut & Kerr and Raso goals

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford26th November 2023

Kyra Cooney-Cross marked his excellent recent run of form with two assists as Arsenal beat Mackenzie Arnold’s West Ham United…

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Nov262023
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Tilio’s Celtic debut, Miller hero to zero with red card

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford26th November 2023

Socceroos midfielder Marco Tilio made his long-awaited Celtic debut, albeit briefly as a 94th minute substitute in their 1-1 home…

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Nov192023
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Foord nets, Kerr WSL assist and midweek UCL goal

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford19th November 2023

Sam Kerr scored in midweek in the UEFA Champions League before being restricted in Chelsea’s 5-1 win over Liverpool on…

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Nov122023
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Foord leads Arsenal comeback with goal & assist, Kerr & Raso strikes

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford12th November 2023

Caitlin Foord played a key role with a goal and an assist as Arsenal rallied from two goals down to…

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Nov122023
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Ryan impresses in AZ loss, Mabil & Duke goals, Bos & Boyle assists

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford12th November 2023

Young Socceroos defender Nectarios Triantis made his English Championship debut on Saturday, putting in a full shift and playing a…

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Nov52023
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Duke, Iredale and Silvera goals, Boyle VAR heartbreak

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford5th November 2023

Socceroos striker Mitch Duke netted his ninth goal of the Japanese J2 League season as promoted champions Machida Zelvia won…

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Nov52023
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Foord & Catley combine for crucial goal, Kerr benched

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford5th November 2023

Matildas pair Caitlin Foord and Steph Catley combined to open the scoring as Arsenal downed Alanna Kennedy and Mary Fowler’s…

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Oct292023
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Goodwin double, Toure & Metcalfe assists, Baccus strike

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford29th October 2023

Craig Goodwin extended his goal scoring form in Saudi Arabia’s star-studded Pro League with a double for Al Wehda against…

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Oct222023
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Kerr assist, Grant sent off & Hunt’s league debut

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford22nd October 2023

Sam Kerr provided an assist but missed out on the goals as Chelsea came from behind to beat Brighton &…

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Oct222023
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Irvine scores again, Duke promoted, Yazbek & Mauk goals

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford22nd October 2023

Jackson Irvine backed up his goal for the Socceroos with another for St Pauli as they came from behind to…

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Oct152023
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Kerr scores on starting return, Fowler assists, Hunt’s PSG debut

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford15th October 2023

Matildas captain Sam Kerr made her first start of the new England Women’s Super League season and scored her first…

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Oct92023
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Kerr almost snatches winner on return, Catley assist & Raso goal

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford9th October 2023

Sam Kerr made her first appearance of the new English Women’s Super League season, coming off the bench to help…

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Oct82023
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Mabil double, Metcalfe goal, Irvine assists & McGree injury concern

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford8th October 2023

Awer Mabil netted his first goals for Swiss club Grasshoppers, while Jackson Irvine marked his recent return from injury with…

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Oct22023
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Kerr absent for WSL opener due to injury, Arnold saves penalty

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford2nd October 2023

Sam Kerr was absent due to injury for Chelsea’s season opener which they won 2-1 over Tottenham, while West Ham…

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Oct12023
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: In-form McGree hits double, Irvine returns from ankle injury

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford1st October 2023

Riley McGree continued his excellent run form with a double in Middlesbrough’s 3-2 win away to Watford in the English…

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Sep242023
Socceroos Central

Socceroos Central: McGree, Luongo, Circati, Duke, Goodwin, Strain & Cummings goals

Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford24th September 2023

Riley McGree made a statement with a goal to help Middlesbrough earn their maiden win of the English Championship season,…

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Sep182023
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Gorry goal, Raso’s Real debut, KCC & Hunt transfers

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford18th September 2023

It was a big week of transfer activity for our Matildas abroad, with Kyra Cooney-Cross landing a move to English…

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Sep172023
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Metcalfe, Goodwin, Watts & Kuol goals, Irvine injury confirmed

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford17th September 2023

Connor Metcalfe opened the scoring as St Pauli routed Holstien Kiel 5-1 in the German 2.Bundesliga on Sunday, while Jackson…

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Sep112023
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Carpenter wins trophy, Foord nets upon Arsenal return

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford11th September 2023

Caitlin Foord and Steph Catley returned to club action for Arsenal for the first time since the Women’s World Cup,…

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Sep42023
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Kuol’s lively starting debut, Mabil’s Swiss debut

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford4th September 2023

Garang Kuol made his first start for loan club FC Volendam, playing 80 minutes as they went down 2-0 at…

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Aug282023
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Boyle & Duke score plus Bos & Tilio injury updates

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford28th August 2023

Martin Boyle scored his first Scottish Premiership goal since October last year but it wasn’t enough to save Hibernian who…

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The Matildas’ 2023 WWC campaign – The good, the bad & the ugly

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford21st August 2023

Catch your breath, slow your heart rate. The Matildas’ World Cup roller-coaster is over. It’s had everything, with strong tones…

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Aug202023
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Devlin double in Europe, Smith goal in MLS

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford20th August 2023

Denis Genreau played his part against Paris Saint-Germain superstars as Toulouse pulled off a commendable 1-1 draw in France’s Ligue…

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Aug132023
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Kuol & Robertson make league debuts for new clubs

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford13th August 2023

Garang Kuol and Alex Robertson both made their league debuts for their new clubs after signing season-long loan deals during…

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The burning questions ahead of Australia vs France

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford11th August 2023

The Matildas’ bandwagon has gripped the nation and gathered full steam, including the AFL fraternity with big screens beaming out…

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Matildas v Denmark – The good, the bad & the ugly

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford8th August 2023

The Matildas’ dream run is gaining momentum, booking a spot in the World Cup quarter-finals despite a nervy opening 15…

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Socceroos Central: Nieuwenhof, Yengi & Silvera debuts, Boyce brace on return

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford7th August 2023

Sam Silvera made his Middlesbrough debut alongside Riley McGree while Tom Glover was an unused substitute as they went down…

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Matildas vs Canada – The good, the bad & the ugly

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford1st August 2023

Well, that couldn’t have gone much better. The Matildas flirted with the cliff edge of elimination before routing Canada and…

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Socceroos Central: Bos & O’Neill’s Belgian debuts, Irvine assist, Boyle returns

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford31st July 2023

Socceroos pair Jordan Bos and Aiden O’Neill both made their Belgian Jupiler Pro League debuts over the weekend for their…

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The burning questions ahead of Australia vs Nigeria

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford26th July 2023

The Matildas’ 2023 Women’s World Cup campaign got off to a winning start last week but it’s been drama-filled around…

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Jul242023
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Duke, Holland, Makrillos & McGowan goals, Strain pair of assists

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford24th July 2023

Socceroos striker Mitch Duke scored his fifth goal of the Japanese J2 season but his ladder-leading Machida Zelvia were beaten…

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Jul192023
FootballMatildas Central

The burning questions ahead of the Matildas’ World Cup campaign

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford19th July 2023

It’s a once-in-a-lifetime event and it’s an opportunity the Matildas will be desperate not to squander. Australia hosting the Women’s…

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Jul172023
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Grant scores in Korea, Duke nets in cup

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford17th July 2023

Alex Grant headed in his second goal this month to help second-placed Pohang Steelers come from behind to claim a…

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Socceroos Central: D’Agostino assist in Norway

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford9th July 2023

Nick D’Agostino came off the bench to provide the assist for Viking’s second goal in their 2-0 win over Haugesund…

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Matildas Central: Grant assist as Matildas sign off for WWC

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford3rd July 2023

Charlotte Grant signed off from club duty prior to the 2023 Women’s World Cup with an assist as Vittsjo won…

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Jul22023
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Duke provides two assists, Grant goal

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford2nd July 2023

Mitch Duke provided two assists as Japanese J2 League leaders Machida Zelvia fought back from a two-goal deficit to win…

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Jun262023
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Van Egmond makes first start since injury

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford26th June 2023

Emily van Egmond made her first start since returning from a two-month injury absence but was replaced at half-time as…

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Socceroos Central: Degenek returns from injury, Yazbek assist, Makrillos goal

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford26th June 2023

Milos Degenek returned after almost two months out with an ankle injury as Columbus Crew won 2-0 over Nashville in…

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Top 10 Socceroos abroad in the 2022-23 season

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford19th June 2023

The 2022-23 European football season is over, so it’s the ideal time to reflect on how our Socceroos went during…

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Jun192023
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Crummer goal, Micah & van Egmond return

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford19th June 2023

Larissa Crummer netted her third goal in five games as Brann won 3-0 over Avaldsnes in the Norwegian Toppserien on…

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Jun122023
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Gorry nets long-range goal, McNamara scores

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford12th June 2023

Katrina Gorry was on the scoresheet as Vittsjo were beaten 2-1 by Linkoping in the Swedish Damallsvenskan over the weekend.…

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Jun112023
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Hrustic’s Verona avoid relegation, Duke double

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford11th June 2023

Ajdin Hrustic’s Hellas Verona avoided relegation with a 3-1 away win over Spezia in the Italian Serie A in Sunday’s…

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Jun52023
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Luik’s Hacken top of table, KCC & Gorry in action

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford5th June 2023

Aivi Luik played a full game as Hacken toppled Kristianstad 1-0 with a late winner to remain two points clear…

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Jun52023
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Hrustic in relegation playoff, Iredale, Mauk & Stensness goals

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford5th June 2023

Ajdin Hrustic was on the bench as Hellas Verona failed to secure safety on the final day of Italy’s Serie…

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May282023
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Souttar & Behich relegated, Hrustic on the brink

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford28th May 2023

Harry Souttar may have produced a Player of the Match display in Leicester City’s midweek draw with Newcastle but he…

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May282023
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Kerr double as Chelsea crowned WSL champions

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford28th May 2023

Sam Kerr scored a double as Chelsea won 3-0 over Reading to be crowned English Women’s Super League champions on…

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May222023
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Kerr assist as Chelsea close on title, Carpenter’s Lyon crowned

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford22nd May 2023

Sam Kerr provided an assist as Chelsea moved within a win of the English Women’s Super League title with a…

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May212023
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Peupion EPL debut, Irvine assist, Behich red card

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford21st May 2023

In the English Premier League, 20-year-old Aussie midfielder Cameron Peupion was an unused substitute on Sunday as Brighton & Hove…

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May142023
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Mabil wins crucial penalty, McGree 7/10 in playoffs

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford14th May 2023

Awer Mabil made a decisive impact as a 79th-minute substitute, winning a 97th-minute penalty as Sparta Prague beat rivals Slavia…

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May142023
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Kerr winner in FA Cup triumph, Carpenter lifts Coupe de France

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford14th May 2023

Sam Kerr scored the winner as Chelsea lifted the English Women’s FA Cup with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United…

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May82023
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Chelsea boss downplays Kerr concern, new Williams & Catley worries

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford8th May 2023

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes has downplayed the injury that forced Sam Kerr to be substituted off in the 32nd minute…

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May82023
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Ryan keeps fourth straight clean sheet, Mooy wins title

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford8th May 2023

Mat Ryan continues to impress in the Dutch Eredivisie, keeping his fourth straight clean sheet as AZ Alkmaar secured a…

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May12023
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Two Nevin assists, Siemsen assist & Kerr’s UCL over

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford1st May 2023

Courtney Nevin provided two assists and Remy Siemsen laid off one assist as Leicester City routed Liverpool 4-0, while Sam…

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Apr302023
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Mabil double, Degenek injured, Luongo nets as Ipswich promoted

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford30th April 2023

Awer Mabil scored a double after coming on at half-time as Sparta Prague won 3-1 at Liberec in the Czech…

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Apr242023
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Fowler scores first WSL goal, Kerr’s Chelsea beaten in UCL

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford24th April 2023

Mary Fowler scored her first-ever Women’s Super League goal with a headed-finish from a corner as Manchester City won 6-2…

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Apr232023
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Irvine goal in derby defeat, Jeggo red, Devlin ‘tremendous’

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford23rd April 2023

Jackson Irvine was on the scoresheet in the Hamburg derby but it was a costly defeat for St Pauli in…

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Matildas Central: Kerr’s FA Cup semi-final winner, Williams beaten

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford17th April 2023

Sam Kerr scored the winner as Chelsea clinched a spot in the English Women’s FA Cup final with a 1-0…

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Apr162023
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: McGree & Baccus injuries, Degenek own goal

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford16th April 2023

Harry Souttar came up against Erling Haaland as Leicester City’s relegation concerns worsened with a 3-1 loss to Manchester City…

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Apr102023
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Souttar dropped, Genreau assist, Irvine’s St Pauli surge

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford10th April 2023

Harry Souttar was dropped by Leicester City caretaker bosses as the Foxes’ relegation concerns worsened with a 1-0 Premier League…

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Apr32023
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Duke & Sainsbury score, Souttar 3/10 as boss sacked

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford3rd April 2023

Mitch Duke netted his first goal for his new Japanese club Machida Zelvia as they defeated Fujieda 1-0 in the…

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Apr32023
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Kerr scores 50th WSL goal, Foord hurt

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford3rd April 2023

Sam Kerr scored her eighth goal of the English Women’s Super League season as Chelsea won 3-0 at Aston Villa…

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Mar272023
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Foord double, Kerr blanked as Chelsea lose

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford27th March 2023

Caitlin Foord fired a double as Arenal won the North London derby 5-1 over Tottenham to stay in title contention…

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Mar202023
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Raso misses late chance as City exit FA Cup

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford20th March 2023

Hayley Raso fired an extra-time shot agonizingly wide before Manchester City were bundled out of the English Women’s FA Cup…

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Mar192023
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Irvine double, Souttar 8/10, Circati red

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford19th March 2023

Jackson Irvine netted a double as St Pauli routed Sandhausen 5-0 in the Germany’s 2.Bundesliga to extend their winning run…

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Mar132023
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Kerr winner vs Man Utd, Foord assist

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford13th March 2023

Sam Kerr produced a brilliant first-half strike to earn Chelsea a 1-0 win over Manchester United in the English Women’s…

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Mar122023
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Mooy strikes early, Irvine assist, Rogic returns

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford12th March 2023

Aaron Mooy netted his seventh goal of the season as Celtic moved into the Scottish FA Cup semi-finals with a…

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Mar62023
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Matildas Central: Foord & Catley’s Arsenal down Kerr’s Chelsea in cup final

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford6th March 2023

Steph Catley and Caitlin Foord’s Arsenal overcame an early Sam Kerr goal to lift the English Continental League Cup with…

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Mar52023
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Socceroos Central: Mooy assist, Souttar hits crossbar late

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford5th March 2023

Harry Souttar cannoned a 95th minute header into the crossbar as Leicester City lost 1-0 to relegation battlers Southampton in…

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Feb272023
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Matildas Central: Kerr nets in cup win, Arnold penalty heartbreak

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford27th February 2023

Sam Kerr scored her 82nd goal in her 100th appearance for Chelsea as they knocked Arsenal out of the Women’s…

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Feb262023
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Socceroos Central: Mooy enjoys cup glory, Irvine goal

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford26th February 2023

Aaron Mooy played a key part as Celtic claimed their first piece of silverware for the eason with a 2-1…

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Feb192023
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Socceroos Central: McGree & Irvine goals, Birighitti hurt after blunder

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford19th February 2023

Riley McGree scored again for in-form promotion hopefuls Middlesbrough as they won 3-1 over QPR in the English Championship on…

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Feb132023
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Matildas Central: Foord & Catley beaten, Kerr’s quartet of goals

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford13th February 2023

Caitlin Foord and Steph Catley’s Arsenal suffered a major setback to their English Women’s Super League title hopes with a…

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Socceroos Central: Metcalfe, McGree & Devlin score

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford12th February 2023

Harry Souttar continued his excellent start to life in the English Premier League, helping Leicester City to a 4-1 win…

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Feb52023
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Matildas Central: Carpenter returns, Arnold stars in goal

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford5th February 2023

Ellie Carpenter returned to competitive action with Olympique Lyon on Saturday less than nine months after an ACL reconstruction. Carpenter…

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Feb52023
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Socceroos Central: ‘Excellent’ Souttar on debut, Metcalfe & Mooy goals

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford5th February 2023

Harry Souttar scored an own goal on his English Premier League debut with new club Leicester City but earned a…

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Jan302023
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Matildas Central: Kerr up to 16 goals after FA Cup hat-trick

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford30th January 2023

Sam Kerr took her season tally to 16 goals with a hat-trick in Chelsea’s 3-2 win over Liverpool in the…

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Jan292023
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Socceroos Central: Kuol’s Bundesliga debut, Mooy nets for Celtic

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford29th January 2023

Alou Kuol made his German Bundesliga debut on Friday as an 86th minute substitute in VfB Stuttgart’s 2-1 loss away…

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Jan232023
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Matildas Central: Goal and two assists for super-sub Jacynta

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford23rd January 2023

Jacynta Galabadaarachchi came off the bench to provide two assists and score one goal as Celtic won 8-0 over Partick…

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Jan222023
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Socceroos Central: Ryan debut, Mooy double, Souttar absence explained

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford22nd January 2023

Aaron Mooy scored a double as Celtic swept aside Morton 5-0 in the Scottish Cup, which Aziz Behich was also…

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Jan162023
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Matildas Central: Kerr’s 89th minute equaliser, Jacynta nets again

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford16th January 2023

Sam Kerr glanced in an 89th minute equalizer to earn Chelsea a 1-1 draw at Arsenal in front of 46,000…

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Jan152023
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Socceroos Central: Kuol debut cameo, McGree 8/10 display

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford15th January 2023

Garang Kuol made a lively Hearts debut on Friday night following his move from Newcastle United on loan for the…

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Jan82023
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Socceroos Central: Strain scores free-kick, Rogic 3/10

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford8th January 2023

Ryan Strain opened the scoring as St Mirren drew 1-1 with Hearts who had Kye Rowles and Cammy Devlin in…

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Jan22023
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Socceroos Central: Mooy & McGree goals, Genreau injury

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford2nd January 2023

Bailey Wright continued his good run in the Sunderland line-up among a three-man backline as they drew 1-1 at Kenny…

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Dec262022
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Socceroos Central: Rogic continues good form with assist

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford26th December 2022

Tom Rogic continued his excellent resurgence of form with a classy assist in West Bromwich Albion’s 2-0 win at Bristol…

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Dec182022
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Socceroos Central: Rogic 7/10 after debut West Brom goal

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford18th December 2022

Forgotten Socceroo Tom Rogic backed up his goal on Monday with a 7/10 display for West Bromwich Albion in a …

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Dec122022
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Matildas Central: Foord assist, Micah injured

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford12th December 2022

Caitlin Foord got an assist as Arsenal won 4-1 over Emily Gielnik’s Aston Villa in the English Women’s Super League…

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Dec122022
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Socceroos Central: Souttar ‘inspired’ on return for Stoke

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford12th December 2022

Harry Souttar returned to club action with Stoke City on Saturday amid transfer speculation, playing a full game in a…

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Dec42022
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Matildas Central: Kerr goals ninth of season, Foord assist

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford4th December 2022

Sam Kerr struck the post before netting her ninth goal of the season as Chelsea routed Leicester City 8-0 in…

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Dec42022
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Australia v Argentina: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford4th December 2022

What a ride! But suddenly and sadly it’s over. The enduring feeling after Australia’s World Cup is a sense of…

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Dec12022
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Australia v Denmark: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford1st December 2022

We’re through! It’s hard to believe and it’s barely sunk in, but those words are true. We are through. It…

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Nov282022
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Raso praise after another goal, Kennedy returns

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford28th November 2022

Hayley Raso earned praise after netting her fourth goal from her past six games while Alanna Kennedy made his return…

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Nov272022
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Australia v Tunisia: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford27th November 2022

The best kind of hangovers are when you can ignore your sore head because the night before was worth it.…

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Nov232022
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Australia v France: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford23rd November 2022

Australia’s opening 2022 World Cup assignment against reigning world champions France always seemed a herculean challenge on paper but the…

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Nov212022
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Three Burning Questions For Australia vs France

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford21st November 2022

Australia’s World Cup opener is just over 24 hours away, with most of the talk in the lead-up to the…

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Nov202022
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Matildas Central: Kerr scores eighth goal of the season

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford20th November 2022

Sam Kerr netted her fourth goal of the English Women’s Super League season as Chelsea won 3-0 over Tottenham on…

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Socceroos Central: McGree stunner, Souttar rested, Rowles red carded

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford13th November 2022

Socceroo Riley McGree scored a spectacular goal for Middlesbrough to sign off for the World Cup in style, while Harry…

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Nov82022
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World Cup squad analysis: Arnie’s gamble on potential over proof

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford8th November 2022

There’s no end of talking points among Graham Arnold’s 26-man Socceroos’ World Cup squad; Garang Kuol’s selection, Cristian Volpato’s decision,…

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Nov72022
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Matildas Central: Kerr goal & assist, Catley & Foord goals

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford7th November 2022

Sam Kerr scored a goal and provided an assist as Chelsea ended Manchester United’s unbeaten record with a 3-1 win…

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Nov62022
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Socceroos Central: McGree stars, Rowles & Souttar return

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford6th November 2022

Riley McGree produced an outstanding performance for Middlesbrough, while Ryan Strain scored a stellar free-kick for St Mirren in the…

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Oct312022
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Matildas Central: Kerr and Raso score in WSL

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford31st October 2022

Sam Kerr and Hayley Raso both were among the goals on Sunday in the Women’s English Super League, with the…

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Oct302022
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Socceroos Central: Boyle scores but injured, Metcalfe assist

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford30th October 2022

Martin Boyle scored for Hibernian before limping off with a worrying injury ahead of the World Cup in their 3-0…

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Oct242022
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Matildas Central: Foord & Kerr assists, Arnold niggle, Jacynta sent off

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford24th October 2022

Caitlin Foord continued her excellent form with an assist while Steph Catley put in another assured display at centre-back as…

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Oct232022
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Socceroos Central: Mooy assist, Devlin dazzles, Mabil minutes, Souttar returns

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford23rd October 2022

Aaron Mooy continued his good recent form for Celtic with an assist but Cameron Devlin was the star for Hearts,…

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Oct162022
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Arnold saves penalty, Gorry & van Egmond goals

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford16th October 2022

Mackenzie Arnold saved a penalty as West Ham United won 2-1 over Emily Gielnik’s Aston Villa in the English Women’s…

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Oct162022
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Socceroos Central: Mooy provides two assists, Dougall goal

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford16th October 2022

Aaron Mooy provided two assists on a rare start for Celtic as they hammered Martin Boyle’s Hibernian 6-1 in the…

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Oct92022
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Socceroos Central: Last-gasp Atkinson equaliser, Behich scores

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford9th October 2022

Aziz Behich scored his maiden goal for Dundee United as they found form with a 4-0 home win over Aberdeen…

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Oct32022
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Matildas Central: Simon stretchered off, Jacynta & Siemsen score again

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford3rd October 2022

Kyah Simon was stretchered off injured late as Tottenham won 2-1 away to Reading in the English Continental Tyres League…

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Oct22022
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Socceroos Central: Rogic debuts, Strain hurt, Devlin sent off

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford2nd October 2022

Tom Rogic made his debut for new club West Bromwich Albion in the English Championship, while there were goals to…

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Sep262022
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Foord & Catley assists, Jacynta & Gielnik goals

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford26th September 2022

Caitlin Foord and Steph Catley both got assists in front of an English Women’s Super League crowd of almost 50,000…

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Sep182022
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Matildas Central: Foord assist, Kerr denied, Galabadaarachchi double

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford18th September 2022

Caitlin Foord provided an assist and came close to scoring as Arsenal opened the new English Women’s Super League season…

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Sep182022
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Socceroos Central: Taggart scores, Mooy & Hrustic league starting debuts

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford18th September 2022

In-form Socceroos striker Adam Taggart scored his fifth goal from his past 10 games as Cerezo Osaka drew 2-2 at…

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Sep122022
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Van Egmond double assist, Siemsen scores

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford12th September 2022

Emily van Egmond provided two assists as San Diego Wave lost 4-3 to Washington Spirit in USA’s National Women’s Soccer…

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Sep112022
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Socceroos Central: Mabil returns for Cadiz, Irvine & Duke score

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford11th September 2022

Socceroos winger Awer Mabil was back in the action for Cadiz, playing 20 minutes off the bench in their 4-0…

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Sep42022
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Socceroos Central: Metcalfe nets St Pauli equaliser after Irvine own goal

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford4th September 2022

Connor Metcalfe came off the bench to score a late leveler for St Pauli after Jackson Irvine’s own goal in…

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Aug292022
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Williams debuts for PSG in Trophee loss

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford29th August 2022

Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williams made her debut for Paris Saint-Germain following her off-season move from Arsenal as they lost 1-0…

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Aug292022
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Socceroos Central: Rowles scores but injured, McGree, Baccus & Duke goals

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford29th August 2022

Kye Rowles netted his first goal for Hearts but picked up an injury in a 3-2 victory over St Johnstone…

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Aug222022
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Matildas Central: Fowler debuts as Man City knocked out of UCL

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford22nd August 2022

Mary Fowler made her Manchester City debut as they missed out on UEFA Champions League qualification with a 1-0 loss…

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Aug212022
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Socceroos Central: Boyle scores again, Bouzanis promoted

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford21st August 2022

Martin Boyle continued his bright start to the new Scottish Premiership season with a goal in Hibernian’s 2-2 draw with…

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Aug152022
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Socceroos Central: Francois appears in Premier League

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford15th August 2022

Australia youth international Tyrese Francois got minutes in the Premier League as Fulham drew 0-0 at Wolverhampton on Saturday.

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Aug152022
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Kellond-Knight makes return after 769 days

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford15th August 2022

Elise Kellond-Knight started a competitive game for the first time in more than two years following long-term injuries as Hammarby…

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Aug72022
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Socceroos Central: Boyle marks Hibs return with late derby leveler

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford7th August 2022

Martin Boyle marked his re-signing with Hibernian with a dramatic 95th-minute equaliser in Sunday’s 1-1 Edinburgh derby draw against Hearts…

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Jul312022
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Socceroos Central: Rowles & Mooy debuts in Scotland

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford31st July 2022

Socceroos defender Kye Rowles debuted for Hearts as they won 2-1 over Ross County on the opening weekend of the…

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Jul252022
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Socceroos Central: Irvine nets late leveler in Metcalfe debut

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford25th July 2022

Connor Metcalfe made his 2.Bundesliga debut for St Pauli as Jackson Irvine netted a late equalizer in a 2-2 draw…

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Jul182022
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Williams to exit Arsenal, Logarzo back training

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford18th July 2022

Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williams has exited Arsenal after largely being relegated to second choice with links of a move to…

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Jul172022
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Socceroos Central: Irvine scores in season opener

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford17th July 2022

Socceroo Jackson Irvine started the new German 2.Bundesliga in style with a headed goal in St Pauli’s 3-2 win over…

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Jul102022
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Smith tears ACL, Mooy speculation, Taggart goal

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford10th July 2022

Brad Smith may have sustained a serious knee injury as DC United were hammered 7-0 by Philadelphia Union in the…

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Jul42022
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Socceroos Central: Luongo on trial, Hrustic set for switch

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford4th July 2022

In transfer news, Massimo Luongo is on trial with Championship club Reading, following his exit from League One side Sheffield…

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Jul42022
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Matildas Central: Fowler joins Man City, Carpenter’s bumper new deal

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford4th July 2022

Teenage Matildas striker Mary Fowler has landed a bumper move, switching from French club Montpellier to join English giants Manchester…

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Jun272022
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Socceroos Central: Taggart returns, Mabil moves & transfer news

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford27th June 2022

Adam Taggart made his return from injury in Japan, while there’s some major transfer news involving Awer Mabil, Aziz Behich,…

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Jun202022
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Chidiac injured, Cooney-Cross debuts

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford20th June 2022

Alex Chidiac’s availability for the upcoming Matildas matches is in doubt after sustaining an injury in the National Women’s Soccer…

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Jun132022
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Player Ratings in World Cup playoff vs Peru

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford13th June 2022

The Socceroos have qualified for a fifth straight World Cup, edging Peru 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw with…

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Jun132022
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Kerr wins Players’ Player of the Year gong

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford13th June 2022

Sam Kerr was crowned the PFA Players’ Player of the Year following her extraordinary season in the Women’s Super League…

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Jun72022
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Three burning questions for Socceroos’ playoff vs UAE

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford7th June 2022

It’s crunch time. For all the talk about Peru, the Socceroos must first get past UAE in the AFC World…

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Jun62022
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Nevin nets again, Micah own goal

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford6th June 2022

Courtney Nevin made it two goals in two games with the opener as Hammarby won 2-0 over AIK in the…

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May302022
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Fowler & Nevin score, Carpenter’s Lyon win league

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford30th May 2022

Ellie Carpenter was sidelined due to her ACL injury as Olympique Lyon clinched the French Feminine Division 1 title with…

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May292022
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Socceroos Central: Taggart scores again, Langerak & Smith hurt

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford29th May 2022

Adam Taggart scored his second goal in three games as Cerezo Osaka won 2-0 over Shonan Bellmare in the Japanese…

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May222022
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Carpenter injured as Lyon crowned European champions

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford22nd May 2022

Ellie Carpenter was forced off with injury but whole-heartedly joined the celebrations as Olympique Lyon were crowned European champions with…

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May222022
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Socceroos Central: Taggart nets first goal in six months, Wright’s Sunderland promoted

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford22nd May 2022

Adam Taggart netted his first goal since October last year as Cerezo Osaka won the derby 3-1 over Gamba Osaka…

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May162022
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Socceroos Central: Rogic farewells Celtic, Volpato on for Roma

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford16th May 2022

Tom Rogic had an emotional farewell after almost a decade with Celtic having announced he’ll be leaving in the off-season.

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May162022
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Kerr hits winner as Chelsea wins FA Cup

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford16th May 2022

Sam Kerr scored a double including the winner after Hayley Raso’s goal sent Sunday’s English Women’s FA Cup final to…

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May92022
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Matildas Central: Kerr nets two stunners as Chelsea win WSL title

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford9th May 2022

Sam Kerr scored two stunning goals as Chelsea won the English Women’s Super League title with a thrilling 4-2 win…

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May82022
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Socceroos Central: Genreau winner, Irvine’s two assists

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford8th May 2022

Denis Genreau came off the bench to net the winner as Toulouse celebrated promotion with a 2-1 victory over Nimes…

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May22022
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Williams clean sheet, Carpenter into UCL final

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford2nd May 2022

Lydia Williams got a rare start and kept a clean sheet while Caitlin Foord got an assist as Arsenal eased…

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May22022
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Socceroos Central: Duke scores again, Taggart returns

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford2nd May 2022

Mitch Duke continued his hot run of recent form with a goal for Fagiano Okayama in the Japanese J2.League in…

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Apr252022
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Kerr heads winner, Foord hits angled opener

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford25th April 2022

Sam Kerr scored a crucial goal to help Chelsea get past Tottenham 3-1, while Caitlin Foord was also on the…

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Apr252022
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: McGree & Boyle score goals

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford25th April 2022

Riley McGree scored his first goal for new club Middlesbrough in a 1-1 draw away to Swansea City as they…

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Apr182022
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Kerr’s Chelsea to face Kennedy & Raso’s City in final

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford18th April 2022

Sam Kerr was involved in Chelsea’s second goal as they clinched a spot in the Women’s English FA Cup with…

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Apr172022
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Duke scores second goal in two games

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford17th April 2022

Mitch Duke made it two goals in two games for Fagiano Okayama in a 1-1 draw with Albirex Niigata in…

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Apr102022
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Socceroos Central: Sainsbury, Duke & Mauk score, McGree returns

FootballBy Ben Somerford10th April 2022

Trent Sainsbury, Stefan Mauk and Mitch Duke all hit the scoresheet over the weekend, while Riley McGree returned from injury…

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Apr42022
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Kerr hits double, Foord assist in WSL

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford4th April 2022

Sam Kerr took her English Women’s Super League tally to 16 goals with a double in Chelsea’s 5-0 win over…

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Apr42022
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Socceroos Central: Rogic scores in Old Firm win, Bouzanis loses cup final

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford4th April 2022

Tom Rogic shook off the ankle injury which kept him out of Socceroos duty with a goal as Celtic won…

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Mar282022
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Kerr double and assist in Chelsea rout

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford28th March 2022

Sam Kerr scored two goals and got an assist as Chelsea crushed Leicester City 9-0 away in the English Women’s…

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Mar252022
FootballSocceroos Central

The Good, the bad, the ugly: Socceroos to qualify the long way

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford25th March 2022

Australia’s hopes of automatic 2022 World Cup qualification came to a grounding halt last night but there was an air…

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Mar212022
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Williams clean sheet, Carpenter assist

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford21st March 2022

Lydia Williams earned her first seventh start of the season and kept a clean sheet as Arsenal breezed into the…

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Mar212022
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Socceroos Central: Rogic ankle worry, Elder struggles, Jackson goal

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford21st March 2022

Tom Rogic picked up a worrying ankle injury which forced him out of Celtic’s league game over the weekend ahead…

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Mar142022
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Mabil scores again, Mauk sent off in Japanese debut

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford14th March 2022

Awer Mabil scored a speculative goal as Kasimpasa won 3-1 over Rizespor in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday.

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Mar142022
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Kerr’s crucial last-gasp winner, Foord assist

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford14th March 2022

Sam Kerr scored a crucial 92nd minute winner for Chelsea to stay right in the English Women’s Super League title…

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Mar72022
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Kerr scores as Chelsea lose cup to final to Raso & Kennedy’s City

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford7th March 2022

Sam Kerr scored but Chelsea lost the English Continental Cup final 3-1 to Manchester City who fielded both Alanna Kennedy…

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Mar62022
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Socceroos Central: Boyle goal, Ruka double, Devlin & Atkinson injured, no Volpato

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford6th March 2022

Martin Boyle scored as Al Faisaly won 1-0 over Al Hazm in the Saudi Arabian Pro League on Saturday.

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Matildas Central: Kerr double and two assists in FA Cup, Foord goal, Williams clean sheet

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford28th February 2022

Sam Kerr scored two goals and provided two assists as Chelsea routed Leicester City in the Women’s FA Cup last…

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Feb282022
Football

Socceroos Central: Hrustic 6.5/10 vs Bayern, Rogic ‘flat’, Degenek debuts

FootballBy Ben Somerford28th February 2022

Ajdin Hrustic was handed a start in Eintracht Frankfurt’s 1-0 home defeat to German champions and leaders Bayern Munich on…

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Feb212022
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Socceroos Central: Aussie scores for Roma, Mabil, Sainsbury & Atkinson goals

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford21st February 2022

Australian-Italian teenager Cristian Volpato came off the bench to score for AS Roma as they fought back from 2-0 down…

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Feb142022
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Gielnik nets for Villa, Kerr misses sitter in stalemale

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford14th February 2022

Emily Gielnik scored her second goal for Aston Villa since her move to the Women’s Super League as they won…

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Feb142022
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: McGree & Mabil debut, Rogic assist

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford14th February 2022

Riley McGree made his Middlesbrough debut as a 66th minute substitute in a 4-1 home win over Derby County in…

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Feb72022
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Simon double for Spurs, Carpenter assist for Lyon

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford7th February 2022

Kyah Simon scored a brace upon her return to the English Women’s Super League after the Asian Cup as Tottenham…

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Feb72022
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Rogic’s 10/10 double, Boyle goal and assist on debut

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford7th February 2022

Tom Rogic netted a double and earned a rare 10/10 rating as Celtic hammered Motherwell 4-0 on the road in…

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Feb22022
FootballSocceroos Central

The good, the bad & the ugly from the Socceroos’ WCQs vs Vietnam & Oman

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford2nd February 2022

Tuesday’s 2-2 draw with Oman wasn’t the result we were all after. It’s now all but certain that the Socceroos…

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Jan312022
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Luongo ‘energetic & aggressive’, Atkinson 9/10 for Hearts

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford31st January 2022

Socceroo Massimo Luongo continues to re­-discover his best form after playing a full game and earning a 7/10 rating as…

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Jan232022
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Luongo assist, Atkinson debut assist, Boyle transfer

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford23rd January 2022

Massimo Luongo got an assist as Sheffield Wednesday went down 3-2 to Oxford United on Sunday. Luongo provided the pass…

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Jan162022
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Rich-Baghuelou makes debut, McGree joins Boro

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford16th January 2022

In League One, Olyroos defender Jay Rich-Baghuelou made his debut for Accrington Stanley after his permanent move from Crystal Palace.…

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Jan102022
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Raso scores & torments Brighton ahead of Asian Cup

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford10th January 2022

Hayley Raso was on the scoresheet and Alanna Kennedy was in action for Manchester City as a final tune-up ahead…

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Jan92022
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Francois gets rare Fulham start, Aussie teenager in FA Cup upset

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford9th January 2022

Olyroos midfielder Tyrese Francois made his first senior appearance since August for Fulham in a 1-0 win away to Bristol…

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Jan32022
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Rukavytsya double, Mooy goal, Elder injured, McGree exits Brum

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford3rd January 2022

Nikita Rukavytysa scored a double as Hapoel Be’er Sheva won 3-0 over Bnei Sakhnin in the Israeli Ligat Ha’Al on…

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Dec272021
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Rogic and Boyle dazzle with two assists each

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford27th December 2021

Tom Rogic and Martin Boyle both provided two assists in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday, with the both earning 9/10…

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Dec202021
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Kerr hits crossbar as Chelsea routed, Williams rare start

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford20th December 2021

Sam Kerr played a full game and hit the crossbar with a first-half chance as Chelsea were hammered 4-0 by…

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Dec202021
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Rogic assist in cup success, McGree impresses, Hrustic almost nets stunner

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford20th December 2021

Riley McGree played a full game and was rated as Birmingham City’s best afield as they were beaten 4-0 by…

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Dec132021
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Simon goal, Raso and Catley assists, Kerr’s rough night

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford13th December 2021

Hayley Raso had a busy shift on the flank and provided an assist as Manchester City won 3-2 at Birmingham…

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Dec122021
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Sainsbury, Rogic & Arzani score, assist double for McGree

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford12th December 2021

Trent Sainsbury drifted forward on a slalom run before netting a fine low strike in Kortrijk’s 2-1 home win over…

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Dec62021
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Kerr earns praise after double in Chelsea FA Cup triumph

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford6th December 2021

Sam Kerr won praise after netting a double to lead Chelsea to a 3-0 victory over Arsenal to lift the…

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Dec62021
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Rogic nets spectacular goal in 8/10 display

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford6th December 2021

Tom Rogic opened the scoring with a spectacular run and finish as Celtic won 3-0 over Dundee United in the…

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Nov292021
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: McGree & Dougall impress, Rukavytsya scores

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford29th November 2021

Riley McGree and Kenny Dougall faced off, both playing full games as Birmingham City edged Blackpool 1-0 in the English…

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Nov222021
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Super-sub Raso’s double, Kerr hits WSL hat-trick

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford22nd November 2021

Hayley Raso came off the bench to score a double as Manchester City won 5-0 over Aston Villa in the…

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Nov222021
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Boyle hat-trick, Sainsbury own goal, Luongo returns

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford22nd November 2021

Martin Boyle scored a hat-trick to send Hibernian into the Scottish League Cup final with a 3-1 semi-final victory over…

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Nov152021
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Fowler double, more Kerr goals, Catley maiden Arsenal strike

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford15th November 2021

Mary Fowler was the super-sub, coming off the bench to score two goals as Montpellier triumphed 3-0 over Issy in…

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Nov82021
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Arnold earns praise, Polkinghorne scores again

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford8th November 2021

Mackenzie Arnold starred with a string of fine saves including a few to deny Caitlin Foord but it wasn’t enough…

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Nov72021
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Arzani sent off, Luongo returns, Rukavytsya goal

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford7th November 2021

Daniel Arzani was sent off in the Belgium second tier after copping a second booking for a raised elbow as…

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Nov12021
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Kerr’s Chelsea to face Foord’s Arsenal in FA Cup final

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford1st November 2021

Sam Kerr returned to club action to help Chelsea clinch a spot in the English Women’s FA Cup final against…

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Nov12021
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Rogic and Holland injured, Souttar struggles

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford1st November 2021

Tom Rogic, James Holland and Ryan Strain all picked up injury concerns while Harry Souttar and Bailey Wright had difficult…

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Oct252021
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Irvine, McGree & Ruka goals, Mabil last-gasp assist

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford25th October 2021

Jackson Irvine, Nikita Rukavytsya, Jack Iredale and Riley McGree all scored goals across Europe, while Awer Mabil came off the…

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Oct182021
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Polkinghorne scores, Micah & Grant win title, Kerr in UCL action

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford18th October 2021

Clare Polkinghorne scored a rare goal and Teagan Micah and Charlotte Grant lifted the Swedish title, while Sam Kerr was…

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Oct172021
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Assists for Irvine, Genreau & 8/10 Rogic

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford17th October 2021

Jackson Irvine got an assist as St Pauli came from behind to win 4-2 over Heidenheim in the German 2.Bundesliga…

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Matildas Central: Kerr assist & midweek goal, Simon & Harrison return

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford11th October 2021

Sam Kerr came off the bench to provide a late assist as Chelsea netted twice in the final 10 minutes…

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Oct42021
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Duke headed goal, Karacic sent off, Hrustic beats Bayern

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford4th October 2021

Mitch Duke scored his second goal for Japanese club Fagiano Okayama while Fran Karacic was sent off in his first…

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Oct42021
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Arnold saves deny City, Kerr & Fowler goals

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford4th October 2021

Mackenzie Arnold produced a string of fine saves as West Ham United upset Manchester City 2-0 in the English Women’s…

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Sep282021
FootballMatildas Central

Matildas Central: Kerr double, Gielnik & Yallop debut goals

Football, Matildas CentralBy Ben Somerford28th September 2021

Sam Kerr netted a double, Emily Gielnik and Tameka Yallop both scored their first goals for their new clubs and…

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Sep282021
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Souttar injured, Boyle, Juric & Grant goals

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford28th September 2021

Harry Souttar suffered an injury worry for Stoke City, Martin Boyle took his season goals’ tally to 10 strikes while…

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Sep212021
FootballSocceroos Central

Socceroos Central: Another Boyle goal, Genreau assist

Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford21st September 2021

Martin Boyle scored again for Hibernian while Jackson Irvine made his starting debut in Germany and Denis Genreau got an…

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