It was a big week for Victorian footballers making their mark overseas, with plenty of minutes and key contributions! Here’s how they fared:
Kyra Cooney-Cross – Arsenal (Women’s Super League, England)
- The Ballarat City and FV NTC alum featured in Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Everton on Saturday, March 15, playing 28 minutes and registering one shot.
Jackson Irvine – St. Pauli (Bundesliga, Germany)
- The Frankston Pines product put in a full shift in St. Pauli’s 1-0 victory over Hoffenheim on Saturday, March 15, playing 90 minutes and recording four shots.
Steph Catley – Arsenal (Women’s Super League, England)
- The East Bentleigh and Sandringham junior played a crucial role in Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Everton on Saturday, March 15, completing 90 minutes and making 80 passes.
Teagan Micah – Liverpool (Women’s Super League, England)
- The Moe-born goalkeeper was an unused substitute in Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Manchester United on Saturday, March 15.
Denis Genreau – Deportivo La Coruña (Primera Federación, Spain)
- The Brighton product played 68 minutes in Deportivo’s 2-2 draw against Castellón on Tuesday, March 18.
Bailey Wright – Lion City Sailors (Singapore Premier League, Singapore)
- The Langwarrin junior and experienced defender played 90 minutes in his 50th game for the club, helping Lion City Sailors to a 4-1 win over Balestier Khalsa FC on Sunday, March 16.
Stacey Papadopoulos – Hibernian (Scottish Women’s Premier League, Scotland)
- The former Calder United player played a full 90 minutes in Hibernian’s 1-0 win over Glasgow City on Monday, March 17, making two tackles and completing 27 passes, claiming Player of the Match honours.
Nick Ansell – Nakhon Ratchasima (Thai League 1, Thailand)
- Ansell played 70 minutes in Nakhon Ratchasima 5-0 loss to Buriram United on Sunday, March 16, completing nine passes.
Ajdin Hrustic – Salernitana (Serie B, Italy)
- The South Melbourne and Heatherton Unite junior was an unused substitute in Salernitana’s 0-0 draw with Bari on Sunday, March 16.