Mat Ryan and James Jeggo loved debuts for his or her new golf equipment, Aziz Behich and Aaron Mooy have been among the many targets and one of many Socceroos’ finest in Qatar has had a bid for his providers rejected.
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RYAN ROARS ON DEBUT
Mat Ryan obtained his visa to play for Dutch facet AZ Alkmaar on January 21 and was thrust into the beginning lineup for his debut on January 23.
It was little doubt a whirlwind few days for the Aussie gloveman, however he was in a position to get pleasure from a 3-1 victory for AZ over Fortuna Sittard of their Eredivisie match.
The solely aim Ryan conceded got here from the penalty spot, with Turkish star Burak Yilmaz changing his probability.
The win for AZ places them in second place on the desk and solely two factors behind Feyenoord.
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SOUTTAR’S CURIOUS ABSENCE EXPLAINED AMID PL BID
Premier League outfit Leicester City had a $AUD17 million bid for Harry Souttar rejected by Stoke City, as curiosity within the stat Socceroo stays rampant.
Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers has been vocal about needing reinforcements for his squad as they appear to tug away from the relegation zone, with Danish defender Victor Kristiansen already arriving.
Souttar has been a primary goal for Leicester within the window and reviews in England count on the membership to return with an improved bid.
The towering centre-back was absent from Stoke’s 4-0 thrashing over Reading in a much-needed consequence for the Potters.
Being neglected of the squad little doubt would have followers pondering Souttar’s transfer was imminent, however Stoke boss Alex Neil made it clear the Aussie missed out because of a “real harm.”
“I spoke to John O’Shea, who was addressing the media earlier than the sport, to ensure he made individuals conscious as a result of I’m not naive, I do know precisely the way it’s going to go down,” Neil mentioned.
Neil added: “I don’t must let him (Souttar) go. I believe it’ll be a choice internally and whether or not we let Harry transfer on to one thing that is likely to be excellent for him and will assist us do what we have to do regarding the squad.”
Will Harry Souttar nonetheless be a Stoke City participant come the top of the switch window? (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)Source: Getty Images
JEGGO ON WRONG SIDE OF EDINBURGH DERBY
Midfielder James Jeggo didn’t fairly get pleasure from the identical debut spoils like Ryan did, because the Aussie star made his first look for Scottish facet Hibernian.
Jeggo inked an 18-month cope with the Edinburgh membership and joined fellow Aussies Martin Boyle and Lewis Miller at Easter Road.
However, it was the opposite Aussie contingent within the Scottish capital that loved the spoils of victory.
Cameron Devlin and Kye Rowles each began for Hearts of their 3-0 win over Hibernian of their Scottish FA Cup fourth spherical conflict, with Nathaniel Atkinson approaching within the 81st minute.
Unfortunately Aussie teen Garang Kuol was an unused substitute for the Jam Tarts.
Nathaniel Atkinson, Kye Rowles and Cameron Devlin loved bragging rights within the Edinburgh Derby. (Photo by Ross Parker/SNS Group by way of Getty Images)Source: Getty Images
MOOY’S MAGIC DOUBLE
Aaron Mooy bagged a brace for Celtic as Ange Postecoglou’s facet cruised previous second-tier Greenock Morton 5-0 of their Scottish FA Cup fourth spherical encounter.
Mooy opened the scoring from the penalty spot within the 18th minute earlier than he added his second simply six minutes earlier than full-time.
The Socceroos star despatched Greenock Morton goalkeeper Brian Schwake the unsuitable approach from the spot after teammate Liel Abada’s shot took a deflection off an opposition defender and hit their hand contained in the field.
Kyogo Furuhashi added Celtic’s second of the sport simply three minutes later, whereas midfielder David Turnbull obtained the third within the forty second minute.
The Hoops’ blistering first half wasn’t achieved there, as Furuhashi obtained his second within the first minute of first half stoppage tine.
Mooy accomplished the rout within the 84th minute with an in depth vary strike.
Celtic winger Saed Haksabanovic had the ball contained in the field and minimize it again for Mooy, who was simply outdoors the six-yard field.
The Aussie managed Haksabanovic’s fast-paced cross together with his proper earlier than smashing it residence together with his left as his teammates gathered to have fun.
Mooy celebrates scoring Celtic’s fifth in opposition to Greenock Morton. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)Source: Getty Images
BEHICH BLASTS COME AS BIRIGHITTI KEEPS CLEAN SHEET
Aziz Behich was a uncommon identify amongst the targets for Dundee United in a 3-0 win over the University of Stirling within the fourth spherical of the Scottish FA Cup.
Behich opened the scoring for the Tangerines on the stroke of halftime.
The Aussie left-back made a darting run into the field after laying it off to a teammate on the left flank.
A cross got here in and was poorly cleared by the University of Sterling backline.
The rebound fell kindly for Behich, who backed into his marker, rolled him and smashed residence the right strike previous the goalkeeper who was left with no probability of holding it out.
Fellow Aussie Mark Birighitti was in targets for Dundee United and loved a clear sheet, though he was hardly ever troubled by the guests.
