A strong week of performances for Victorians playing across the globe saw plenty of minutes, goals, and key contributions from our footballing stars:
Stacey Papadopoulos – Hibernian (Scottish Women's Premier League, Scotland)
The former Calder United player, now with Hibernian, played a full 90 minutes, made 2 tackles, and completed 23 passes in her side's 1-0 win over Celtic on March 3.
Jason Davidson – Panserraikos (Greek Super League, Greece)
The experienced former Hume City defender played 90 minutes, made 1 foul, and completed 37 passes in his side's 1-0 loss to Atromitos on February 23.
Bailey Wright – Lion City Sailors (S League, Singapore)
A Langwarrin junior, Bailey Wright featured for the Lion City Sailors in a full 90 minutes during their 2-1 win over Tampines Rovers on February 26.
Garang Kuol – Newcastle United U21 (Premier League 2, England)
The GV Suns graduate impressed by playing 79 minutes and providing 1 assist in Newcastle's 3-0 win over Stoke City U21 on March 1.
Kyra Cooney-Cross – Arsenal (Women’s Super League, England)
Ballarat City and FV NTC alum, Kyra Cooney-Cross played 35 minutes in Arsenal's dramatic 4-3 win over West Ham on March 3, making key contributions off the bench in her 50th game for the club
Jackson Irvine – St. Pauli (Bundesliga, Germany)
A Frankston Pines product, Jackson Irvine played 90 minutes and took 1 shot on goal in St. Pauli's 0-2 loss to Borussia Dortmund on March 2, battling hard in midfield.
Jamie Maclaren – Mohun Bagan SG (Indian Super League, India)
The former Sunbury United striker scored 1 goal and took 2 shots in Mohun Bagan SG's 2-2 draw against Mumbai City on March 1, playing 84 minutes.
Steph Catley – Arsenal (Women’s Super League, England)
East Bentleigh and Sandringham product, Steph Catley played 90 minutes, making 56 passes, in Arsenal's 4-3 win over West Ham on March 3, playing a crucial role in defence.
Young Socceroos
Joshua Inserra, Zach Lisolajski, Medin Memeti, and Sebastian Esposito clinched the Asian Cup on Saturday, March 1, with a dramatic penalty shootout win over Saudi Arabia.