It was another impressive week for Victorian footballers playing around the world, with several key contributions, including minutes played, shots on goal, and standout performances. Here's a roundup of how our stars fared:
Jason Davidson – Panserraikos (Greek Super League, Greece)
The former Hume City defender played the full 90 minutes in Panserraikos' 1-0 loss to Atromitos on Sunday, February 23. Davidson completed 37 passes and committed 1 foul in the match.
Bailey Wright – Lion City Sailors (S League, Singapore)
Langwarrin junior Bailey Wright featured in Lion City Sailors' dominant 5-1 win over Balestier Khalsa FC on Sunday, February 23. Wright was substituted in the second half after receiving a yellow card.
Garang Kuol – Newcastle United U21 (Premier League 2, England)
GV Suns graduate Garang Kuol played the full 90 minutes in Newcastle United U21's 4-1 loss to Arsenal U21 on Saturday, February 22. He registered 2 shots on goal in the match.
Kyra Cooney-Cross – Matildas (She Believes Cup)
Ballarat City and FV NTC alum Kyra Cooney-Cross played 81 minutes in Australia's 2-1 loss to the USA on Monday, February 24. Cooney-Cross also registered 2 shots on goal.
Jamie Maclaren – Mohun Bagan SG (Indian Super League, India)
Former Sunbury United striker Jamie Maclaren played 90 minutes and registered 5 shots on goal in Mohun Bagan SG's 1-0 win over Odisha on Monday, January 24.
Steph Catley – Matildas (She Believes Cup)
East Bentleigh and Sandringham product Steph Catley played 74 minutes, making 1 tackle and completing 19 passes in the Matildas' 2-1 defeat to the USA on February 24.
Alana Murphy – Matildas (She Believes Cup)
Langwarrin junior and NTC alum Alana Murphy made her Matildas debut, playing 26 minutes in their 2-1 loss to the USA.
Teagan Micah – Matildas (She Believes Cup)
Moe junior goalkeeper Teagan Micah was crucial in the Matildas' 2-1 loss to the USA, playing 90 minutes and making 5 saves.
Jackson Irvine – St. Pauli (Germany's Bundesliga)
Frankston Pines junior Jackson Irvine played the full match in St. Pauli's 2-0 loss to Mainz on Sunday, February 23