WEEKLY WRAP: 11.27 thru 12.03.2017: The Lows and The Highs

I never know what I will write to open this weekly wrap. As I am putting the listing together it will usually pop! This week is one of those weeks where I have a cloud over my thoughts. So many players are not making their teams or are having, what we now call 'cameo appearances' or just plain bench-warming. There are any number of reasons, and without having much greater detail its probably best for me to just be grumpy and leave it at that.

The German lower leagues were hit with snow, so many matches were postponed this week (the Winter Break will be here soon enough).

Whatever you think following my start, there are some bright spots that definitely need telling......Maki Tall off the bench at 59 minutes ends the match with a brace of goals and created a PK for Tours. Jonathan Amon got his 2nd start in Denmark and was credited with an assist. Jordan Siebatcheu had two assists for Reims. Travis Bowen scored a goal and had an assist in Macedonia, finally Aaron Schoenfeld scored the winning goal for M.Tel Aviv in Israel.

Mukwelle Akale, Kenny Saief, Royal Fennell and Matthew Olosunde all made appearances as they battle back to fitness.

My final shout out today is for GK Quentin Westberg, who had one of his now rare starts, and saved a PK late in Auxerre's Cup match, that gave a life-line into ET, and a win for his club

OK to the lists. First the short one.............

GOALS
Niall Mason - England (pk)
Travis Bowen - Macedonia
Aaron Schoenfeld - Israel
Ryan Malone - Germany
Kyrian Nwabueze - Slovenia
Maki Tall (2) - France
Marc Heider - Germany

ASSIST
Jordan Siebatcheu (2) - France
Travis Bowen - Macedonia
Jonathan Amon - Denmark
Konrad de la Fuente (3) - Spain 

.....and the longer more comprehensive list;


MONDAY

Yesterday, Mukwelle Akale entered the match at 79' for Villarreal C team, in his first appearance since getting injured, as they beat UD Alzira 2 - 1 in a comeback win

Giles Phillips (90) as QPR U23 fall 0 - 3 at home to Crystal Palace U23 in England's PDL (South)

James Murphy started for Sheffield Wednesday U23 as they win their 4th straight, this time Leeds U23 are the victim, in a 2 - 1 home victory in England's PDL (North)

Eric Lickert off the bench at 81' as Homborg visited Kaiserslautern II in Oberliga (Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar) and win 0 - 1. Amazing record this season so far Homborg are 19 wins and zero draws or losses.

Maurits de Baar off the bench at 81' as RKC Waalwijk fall 3 - 2 at Almere in Netherlands Eerste Divisie

Kai Koreniuk remained on the bench as Jong AZ fall 0 - 2 at home to Volendam in Eerste Divisie

Andrija Novakovich (90 + yellow) as Telstar give up a 2 goal lead, then fight back to win 3 - 2 over league leaders Nijmegen in Eerste Divisie. Telstar up to 4th place. Telstar name Andrija 'Man of the Match' following his performance

Jordan Siebatcheu (77) had Two Assists on Reims Goals, as they go on to win 2 - 0 over Auxerre, with GK Quentin Westberg on the bench today....Reims maintain their top spot on the table

TUESDAY

Kofi Twumasi and FC Viitorul lose 3 - 2 as they travel to Botosani in a Romanian Cup 1/8 match (between league #4 & #5) Just Kofi's 2nd time in the senior squad (played 18' in a league match) Its known that Kofi played 25' and he had a yellow card in 73rd minute. (tough to get accurate info)

GK Brendan Moore sat on the bench as Rochdale won their Checkatrade play-off with Doncaster, Niall Mason started went all the way to PK's and Scored the first, in a losing effort. Rochdale advance to the 1/8 round on PK's with a 2 - 1 scoreline

Newcastle & DeAndre Yedlin (90) made tough work of their 2 - 2 draw at West Brom. The tie came from an 83rd minute OG, but they all count - right? in the English Premier League. Newcastle break their losing streak with the draw.

Shaq Moore remained on the bench as Levante draw 1 - 1 in their 2nd leg Cup match (3 - 1 agg) with Girona in Copa del Ray 1/16 in Spain and advance to the next round (looks like the opponent will be Celta Vigo)

WEDNESDAY

GK Gabriel Rosario was the backup keeper as Reading U23 visited Arsenal U23 and held the home team scoreless, in Premier League International Cup

Travis Bowen Scored Akademija Pandev's 3rd Goal, and was credited with the Assist on their 2nd goal, as they dominated Teteks 4 - 1 in the Macedonian Cup match, which puts them through to the semi-finals

Timothy Tillman was an unused sub as Bayern II trounced Buchbach 4 - 0 in Regionalliga (Bayern)

Aaron Schoenfeld (83) Scored M.Tel Aviv's first (&winning) Goal as they went on to win 0 - 2 a Shmona in Israel's Toto Cup Semi Final - so the final is next for Aaron

In the Belgium Cup 1/8, Kenny Saief got a cameo appearance at the end of the match for Gent as they beat Lokoren who left Juan Torres on the bench unused, 2 - 1. Gent advance to the quarter finals

In Italy's Coppa Italia Serie C, Josh Perez came off the bench at 51' as they beat Arezzo 2 - 1, after going a goal down early. Advance to the next round, 1/8

Danny Williams got the final 15 minutes in as Huddersfield fall hard, 5 - 0 to Arsenal in the English Premier League. That's 3 straight losses for Huddersfield

Shawn Barry remained on the bench as Korona beat Zaglebie 2 - 0 in Poland's Cup quarter finals - on to the semi's

GK Danny Rogers was the backup keeper for (10 man) Aberdeen as they visited Rangers and lost 3 - 0 in Scotland's Premier League

FRIDAY

Kevin Lankford remained on the bench as Heidenheim beat Kaiserslautern 3 - 2 in Germany 2Liga

Royal Fennell made his 2nd (cameo) appearance since his return from injury at the end of the match as Hallescher fall 0 - 2 to Rostock. I am sure it will take a while for full match fitness for Royal

Javan Torre Howell (90) Kouami Dalmeida (24) as FSV Frankfurt traveled to Wormatia in Regionalliga (Sudwest) losing 3 - 1

Adam Benn (90) and Neindorf visited Victoria Hamburg in Oberliga (Hamburg) and won 0 - 1, moving them to tied 2nd in the league

Andrija Novakovich (90) as Telstar fall 2 - 1 at Cambuur in Netherlands Eerste Divisie. Telstar wobbling a bit right now, drop to 6th place

Kai Koreniuk (90) in Jong AZ 1 - 0 loss at Graafschap in Eerste Divisie. With 3 straight losses and only 3 points from their last 5, Jong AZ have plummeted to 17th place in the table, just 3 places above the drop zone

In Bundesliga, Caleb Stanko remained on the bench for Freiburg and Bobby Wood (87 + yellow) for Hamburg as they played to a goalless draw. Both teams in the bottom 4 clubs

Shaq Moore (90) as Levante traveled to Malaga in Spain's La Liga and fought to a goalless draw. Levante's record is a bit spotty, but the are still only 5 points off a potential Europa League spot

SATURDAY

GK Daniel Schmidt was backup keeper today as Vegalta Sendai traveled to Kofu in Japan's J-League, losing 1 - 0 on a very late (90 +6) goal by the home team. This was J-League final weekend of play. Vegalta Sendai end the season in 12th place (Kofu did their best but are relegated) We will watch for Daniel's status for next season as he fell from favor the 2nd half of this season

Julian Green (90) as Furth fall 2 - 0 at Duisburg in Germany 2Liga, 
<Note> rumors are circulating that Mael Corboz will be leaving Duisburg during the Winter transfer period>

GK Kenneth Kronholm (90) allowed 2 goals today as #2 Dusseldorf came to town and forced a 2 - 2 draw with #1 Kiel in 2Liga. Both teams seem to have lost their mojo recently, but both remain at the top of 2Liga

Haji Wright played the final 17 minutes in Sandhausen's 1 - 0 loss at Nurnberg in 2Liga

Oscar Ortiz (90) in Rathenow's 3 - 1 win over Schwerin in Oberliga NOFV (Nord)

DeAndre Yedlin played 5 minutes off the bench at the end of Newcastle's 3 - 1 loss to Chelsea in the EPL. That's 4 losses 1 draw for Rafa's Newcastle as they drop to 14th place

Ryan Malone (89) Scored Lokomotive Leipzig's 2nd Goal as they traveled to Hertha II and GK Jonathan Klinsmann (90) and won 2 - 3. Lokomotive up to 5th place, Hertha II drop to 12th

Jerome Kiesewetter (84) as Dusseldorf U23 fall 0 - 1 to Wattenscheid in Regionalliga (West)

GK Brady Scott was on the losing side as Koln U23 visited Wiedenbruck in Regionalliga (West) and lost 2 - 1, after being up 0 - 1 at the half

GK Bakary Sanyang (90) as Pfeddersheim beat up Diefflen 4 - 1 in Oberliga (Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar)

Aaron Schoenfeld off the bench at 77' for M Tel Aviv as they are held to a 1 - 1 draw at home to Ashdod in Israel Ligat ha'Al. M Tel Aviv in 3rd place 2 points off the leaders (2 teams)

Matthew Olosunde started today went 90 in Man Utd. U23 2 - 0 win over Celtic U23 in Premier League International Cup

Christian Pulisic (90) as a fading Dortmund traveled to Leverkusen in Bundesliga and end with a 1 - 1 draw. Dortmund are 2d & 3l in last 5, and have slipped to 6th place

Cordt Andreas Flatgen on the bench for Hertha Wiesbach, and GK Malcolm Little backup keeper for Dudenhofen, as they draw 2 - 2 in Oberliga (Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar)

Danny Williams (90) as Huddersfield lose 2 - 0 at Everton in the EPL. Huddersfield now with 4 straight losses need to turn this around in a hurry, in 15th place, still 5 points above drop zone

Antonee Robinson (90) in Bolton's 3 - 1 win over Barnsley in the English Championship. Bolton are now out of the red zone (on GD) with 2w, 2d, 1l in their last 5

Luca de la Torre got 13 minutes in at the end of the game as Fulham fall 3 - 1 at Brentford. Stopping their win streak at 2 matches

Eric Lichaj (90) as Nottingham have a rough 2nd half and lose 4 - 2 at Ipswich (the game was tied at 2 a piece at the half)

Cameron Carter-Vickers (90) as Sheffield United continue to experience trouble in a 3 - 1 loss at Millwall, and are off-pace with the leaders as they now drop to 4th place in the Championship

Lyndon Gooch played the final 10 minutes in Sunderland's 1 - 3 loss at home to Reading in the Championship, and really look as though their drop from the EPL will be followed by a drop to League One

Gboly Ariyibi (90) as MK Dons have no trouble disposing of amateurs Maidstone 4 - 1 in the FA Cup in England

Mason Robertson (90) in Peterhead's 3 - 0 win over Edinburgh City in Scotland's League Two. Peterhead are in 3rd place, 3 points off the lead with a game in hand

Mukwelle Akale, off the bench at 77 mins as Villarreal C lose 3 -1 at Elche II in Spain's Tercera Division (Group 6) Mukwelle still getting his match fitness back up.

Juan Torres remained on the bench as Lokeren hosted #3 Anderlecht in Belgium's Jupiler League, losing this one 1 - 2. Lokeren only 2 points from last 5 matches

In France's Coupe de France, Maki Tall came off the bench at 59 minutes for Tours and caused absolute chaos in the Limoges defense, Scoring 2 Goals and creating a PK in the final 30 minutes, as Tours win 2 - 4 and advance to the next round. 1/32

Antonio Iacovelli came off the bench today (totally lousy translation with no time etc.) as Cesena U19 win 5 - 2 over Venezia U19 in Italy's Campionato Primavera 2

GK Quentin Westberg Started for Auxerre, played the whole match and saved a PK in the 83rd minute that sent the game into ET, where Auxerre beat Andrezieux 1 - 2 to advance in Coupe de France.

Weston McKennie (56) as things did not go so well for Schalke and they have to settle on a 2 - 2 draw with FC Koln, in Bundesliga

In Slovenia, Kyrian Nwabueze (77) Scored Gorica's lone Goal as they fall 2 - 1 at league leaders Maribor, things getting tougher for Gorica, 1w 1d 3 losses in their last 5, drop to 6th, 6 points off Euro League, with 1 game extra played. End of season hopes?

Matt Miazga (90 + yellow) in a tough match at Feyenoord that Vitesse lose 1 - 0. Vitesse have become quite shaky lately, dropping to 7th place with 3 losses in last 5

Ander Egiluz started, went 90, for Basconia as they win 3 - 0 over Lagun Onak, in Spain's Tercera Division (Group 4)

SUNDAY

James Pendrigh started, picked up a yellow and was later subbed out (no info) as Canterbury visited Team Wellington in New Zealand's Premier League, losing 2 - 0. Eric Panzer came off the bench for Team Wellington, who are now tied for the league lead

Tristan Bowen started on the bench as Akademija Pandev fall 0 - 1 at home to Sileks in Macedonia's First League, in a match between #3 & #4. This one was the worst outcome for Pandev, who are now 6 points behind the final Europa spot

Stefan Antonijevic made a cameo appearance in Lillestrom's 3 - 2 victory over Sarpsborg in Norway's 2017 NM Cup Final. Lillestrom finish the year with the Cup and a 12th place finish in Norway's Eliteserien

Terence Boyd (58) and Darmstadt just couldn't hold back Regensburg and Jann George as the visitors win 0 - 1 in Germany 2Liga. Regensburg now unbeaten in their last 5, while Darmstadt without a win in their last 5, slip into the red zone

Masami Okada (90) as Babelsberg travel to BAK 07 and battle to a 1 - 1 draw in Regionalliga (Nordost)

GK Danny Rogers was backup keeper as Aberdeen hosted Rangers in Scotland's Premier League, losing 1 -2. Both teams ar now in 2nd place with Rangers getting the #2 spot on GD

Jordan Siebatcheu came off the bench at 72' as Reims fall 3 - 2 at Lens in ET in Coupe de France

Perry Kitchen (90) as Randers visited Silkeborg and lost 3 - 2 in Denmark's Superliga. Randers are in trouble in the red zone with 14 points from 18 matches

Isaiah Young had a cameo (4min) appearance as Bremen hosted Osnabruck and Marc Heider (90) who Scored Osnabruck's 2nd Goal, and Robbie Kristo (in 18) in a 2 - 2 draw in Germany 3Liga. Bremen are in trouble in the red zone, Osnabruck pull themselves 2 points clear of the drop

Joe Gyau (90) Mario Rodriguez (28) in Sonnenhof's 1 - 3 home loss to Wurzburger in 3Liga. Sonnenhof's first loss in a while drops them to 8th place

Niall Mason (90) as Doncaster ended Scunthorpe and Duane Holmes (90) run in the English FA Cup 3 - 0. Doncaster advance

In Bundesliga, John Brooks (90) and Wolfsburg dispatched M'Gladbach with ease 3 - 0. Fabian Johnson remained on the bench for M'Gladbach

Jonathan Amon (73) got his 2nd start for Nordsjaelland as they visited FC Copenhagen and won 1 - 3 with Jonathan getting the Assist on Nordsjaelland's 2nd Goal. That makes it 1 goal and 2 assists in 186 minutes of first-team play

Another young up and coming American is doing well at Barcelona's Academy. Today 16 year old Konrad de la Fuente had 3 Assists in a 6 - 2 drubbing of Badalona in Spain's Juvenil B. If you follow at this level you will know that this is unusual as he is more likely to score than assist.

Kai Celestin started on the bench for Sarinena as they win 0 - 2 at Sabinanigo in Spain's Tercera (Group 17) - I have been unable to find any further info at this time

Kenny Saief remained on the bench in a tough match as Gent visited Waregem in Belgium's Jupiler League. (There were  9 yellows and a red card) Better to stay on the bench as he recovers from injury. Gent won the match 0 - 1 and move to 5th place on the table

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WEEKLY WRAP: 11.20 thru 11.26.2017: Young Guns Still Out-Performing their Elders

Like the weather, cloudy week, with a few bright spots. Let's see, we had Terence Boyd score twice for Darmstadt, Jonathan Amon started and scored his first goal in Denmark, Julian Green back on the scoreboard and Matt Miazga heads home late in the Netherlands. Royal Fennell, who captained Hallescher until his injury, made the bench for the first time since the middle of August, and Kenny Saief got his first minutes after returning from injury, remember his last action was for the USMNT in July.

Most of the rest is kinda' blah. Players subbed in and out or not making their 18. We lost 3 teams in the Europa League, Hertha, Vitesse & M. Tel Aviv - but we did have some teams advance (or qualify) in the junior competitions, Tottenham U19, Ajax U19, Benfica B and PSG II all having a good week. It seems to be a trend that our young gun's are having more success than our senior players.

And then.....the much hyped Christian Pulisic/Dortmund vs Weston McKennie/Schalke match. I like both players, but the difference in quality between the two is quite apparent. Weston was ineffectual and replaced in the 1st half (hopefully his confidence will survive that) Christian was busy running around for the whole game and certainly had a hand in the first Dortmund goal. SO what did we learn? Weston is probably a season away from being a regular starter, he will get his chances and he must take them, for me USMNT remains a question mark. Christian is a starter and will continue to be, in one of the worlds best leagues and will also be the feature of USMNT for the next 5 years leading up to the WC. (nothing new here) But coaches need to recognize that Christian needs to be placed in the right position for him to truly benefit whatever team he is playing for. Finally - what a game!! I can't remember enjoying a match so much for many years - classic.

OK enough meandering, to the lists;

First the short list ..........

GOALS
Duane Holmes - England
Terence Boyd (2) - Germany
Ian Claus (2) - Germany
Kyrian Nwabueze - Slovenia
James Pendrigh (2) - New Zealand
Jonathan Amon - Denmark
Julian Green - Germany
Matt Miazga - Netherlands


SHUT OUTS
Kenneth Kronholm - Germany

.....and the longer more comprehensive listing

MONDAY

Kyrian Nwabueze played the complete game as Gorica faced off with Rudar in a make-up game for the abandoned match on Saturday, Gorica losing this one 2 - 0. Rudar move into Europa League spot, while Kyrian and Gorica drop to 5th (4 points off the final EL spot)

Shawn Barry remained on the bench as Korona traveled to Zaglebie and played to a goalless draw in Poland's Ekstraklasa

Maurits de Baar started for Jong Waalwijk as they took on Jong NAC Breda in Netherlands Reserve League, winning 4 - 0

Kai Koreniuk joined the fun at 58' as Jong AZ beat Jong Ajax 4 - 2 in the Netherlands Eerste Divisie. Jong AZ were down 0 - 2 in the first half and made a momentus come-back

U18 GK Gabriel Rosario was the backup keeper today for Reading U23 as they fall hard at Newcastle U23 4 - 1. Reading U23 still in the mix for a promotional play-off place

TUESDAY

GK Brandon Austin (90) for Tottenham U19 as they beat Dortmund U19 1 - 3 in the UEFA Youth League. Unfortunately, Brandon had a "Horvath Style" howler allowing Dortmund's goal in the first half - but he did settle down and have an OK match after that

Serginio Dest (90) as Ajax U19 faced off with Poland's Legia U19 in UEFA Youth League (Play-off) and will advance to the next round - despite losing today 0 - 2, winning 4 - 3 over the 2 game series

In the Premier League International Cup (Group F) Keaton Parks (90 + Yellow) as Benfica B visited West Ham U23 and won 0 - 2. Benfica B will visit Tottenham U23 next to decide 2nd place in the group. Currently Tottenham are in that position on GD

In England's Championship, new Sunderland coach, Chris Coleman gave Lyndon Gooch (63) the start as they traveled to Aston Villa. Unfortunately the result was another loss, this time 2 - 1

Nottingham Forest and Eric Lichaj (90) won their home match against Norwich 1 - 0 and moved up to 7th place

In a shootout in Sheffield, Sheffield United and Cameron Carter-Vickers (58) came up short as Tim Ream (90) Luca de la Torre (in 18) and Fulham win 4 - 5. The loss dropped the leaders down to 3rd place (out of automatic promotion)

In England League One, Scunthorpe traveled to Bradford and Duane Holmes (74) Scored the opening Goal for his team as they go on to win 1 - 2. Scunthorpe jump up to 3rd (Bradford drop to 5th)

GK Brendon Moore was the back-up keeper for Rochdale as they lose 2 - 1 at Charlton in League One

Gboly Ariyibi (45) played the first half as MK Dons were held to a 1 - 1 draw by Southend. Both teams are are tied on 24 points

Niall Mason (in18) and Doncaster visited #2 Wigan in League One and got beat 3 - 0. Doncaster's poor form continues as they now find themselves 2 point off the red zone.

In England's Championship, Antonee Robinson (90 + yellow) and Bolton were held to a 2 - 2 draw by Reading. Bolton are now 7 matches undefeated after their disastrous start to the season and remain in the bottom three

In England's National League, Jon-Paul Pittman (2) made a cameo appearance at the end of the match as Torquay traveled to Sutton and won 0 - 1. This was Jon-Paul's first appearance since 7th of October (injury)

WEDNESDAY

Timothy Weah (71) as PSG U19 win 2 - 0 over Scotland's Celtic U19 in the UEFA Youth League (Group B). Next up is Bayern Munich U19 in a match that will settle the group winners

Ryan Malone (90) as Lokomotive Leipzig are tied in a goalless draw with cross-town rivals Chemie Leipzig in Regionalliga (Nordost)

Erik Lickert (90 + yellow) for Homborg (Regionalliga) in a regional cup match at Saarbrücken that Homborg won 3 - 4

THURSDAY

GK Jonathan Klinsmann was the back-up keeper as Hertha visited Spain's Athletico Madrid in the Europa League (Group J) losing 3 - 2. Hertha are eliminated

Matt Miazga (90) for Vitesse as they battled to a 1 - 1 draw at Italy's Lazio in the Europa League (Group K). Vitesse are eliminated

Aaron Schoenfeld (60) as M.Tel Aviv hosted Czech team Slavia Prague in the Europa League (Group A) losing 0 - 2. M.Tel Aviv are eliminated

FRIDAY

Haji Wright off the bench at 76' as Sandhausen lose 1 - 2 at home to Heidenheim in Germany 2Liga. Ken Gipson remained on the bench for Sandhausen. Kevin Lankford did not make Heidenheim's 18 today. Sandhausen now have lost 3 of their last 4

Terence Boyd (86) Scored 2 Goals, but that was not enough as Darmstadt gave up a 90 +5 own goal and settled for a 3 - 3 draw at Union Berlin in Germany 2Liga. After what looked like a great pre-season Terence has only made the team 4 times (League) and 3 of those were as a sub, so excellent
showing on Terence's part today

Perry Kitchen (90) as Randers fall 0 - 2 at home to Sonderjyske in Denmark's Superliga.

Devann Yao (14) as Meppen are held to a 1 - 1 draw with Sonnenhof and Joe Gyau (90 + yellow) in Germany 3Liga

Joel Sonora (80) in Stuttgart II 2 - 1 loss at FC Ulm in Regionalliga (Sudwest)

Timothy Tillman (90) as Bayern II dispatch FC Unterföhring 5 - 2 in Regionalliga (Bayern)

If your team gets 2 Red Cards its unlikely that you will get a good result. Adam Benn (90), who Captained Neindorf saw his team disintegrate after 2 reds, 3 - 0 at FC TUS Osdorf in Oberliga (Hamburg)

Ian Claus (90) Scored Twice as Süderelbe had little trouble with Rugenbergen winning 3 - 1 also in Oberliga (Hamburg)

In France Ligue 2, Jordan Siebatcheu (90) as Reims traveled to AC Ajaccio and won 0 - 1 with an ET goal. Riems are 4 points clear at the top of the table. Next up Auxerre

Auxerre, who had GK Quentin Westberg as their backup keeper today, gave up a 90 + 3 goal, to draw 1 - 1 at home with Nancy in Ligue 2

In Netherlands Eerste Divisie, Kai Koreniuk went 75' as Jong AZ lost 3 - 2 at Dordrecht. Jong AZ have hit a bad patch as they have now lost 4 of their last 5

Maurits De Baar continues to make the first team roster, today remaining on the bench as Waalwijk win 2 - 1 over FC Oss in Eerste Divisie, that's 2 in a row for Waalwijk

Kenny Saief (15) played the last 15 minutes of Gent's game. This was Kenny's first minutes in the senior squad since May and his first appearance since the USA/Ghana match in July. Good to see him back from injury. Gent really didn't need him today as they easily won 3 - 1 over Mouscron in Belgium's Jupiler League. Gent has won 4 of their last 5 and risen to 6th place in the league

Jay Denny (90) as Newtown fall 3 - 0 at Aberystwyth in Wales Premier League. After an awful start Newtown fought their way off the bottom of the table, so today's loss is a bit of a set back for their revival (after winning 2 straight)

SATURDAY

GK Kenneth Kronholm (90) gets the Shut Out as Kiel hold on for a goalless draw as they hosted Alfredo Morales (90) and Ingolstadt in Germany 2Liga

Jann George (24) as Regensburg beat Duisburg 4 - 0 in Germany 2Liga

Masami Okada (90) as Babelsberg draw 1 - 1 at home with BFC Dynamo in Regionalliga (Nordost)

GK Brandon Austin was the backup keeper for Tottenham U23 as they traveled to Manchester City U23, losing 4 - 2 in EPL2

Isaiah Young remained on the bench for Bremen II as they hosted Erfurt in a match that ended scoreless in Germany 3Liga

Marc Heider (90) Robbie Kristo (in 18) as Osnabruck visited Jena in Germany 3Liga and snagged an away point in a goalless affair.

Royal Fennell made the bench for Hallescher (he last appeared 19th August / Injured) as they traveled to Magdeburg in 3Liga, losing 2 - 1

Bryan Gaul (90) as Elversberg drop 3 points at home in a 0 - 2 defeat by Mannheim in Regionalliga (Südwest)

Player/Coach Fabian Hurzeller (58) as Pipinsreid fall 1 - 3 at home to Eichstätt in Regionalliga (Bayern)

Malik McLemore (90) as Bayern Hof visited Eltersdorf and lost 3 - 1 in Oberliga (Bayern Nord)

GK Bakary Sanyang (90) as Pfeddersheim traveled to FSV Salmrohr and won 2 - 3 in Oberliga (Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar)

Kevin Olali (90) in Morlautern's 1 - 1 draw at home to FV Engers in Oberliga (Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar)

GK Malcolm Little (90) gave up an early goal for Dudenhofen, but that's all Trier needed to win, as Dudenhofen fall 0 - 1 in Oberliga (Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar)

Kyrian Nwabueze (90 + yellow) Scored Gorica's 1st Goal, in a match that ended 2 - 2 as Gorica could not hold on at home in Slovenia Prva Liga

John Brooks (70) in Wolfsburg's 2 - 1 loss at Augsburg in Germany's Bundesliga (possible injury??)

Caleb Stanko gets 11 minutes for Freiburg as they win 2 - 1 at home over Mainz in Bundesliga

So the anticipated Christian Pulisic (90) v Weston McKennie (33 + yellow) in the biggest rivalry in German Football, was kind of a fizzle. Weston McKennie came off early, after the Schalke mid-field was over-run by Dortmund, and ineffectual. Christian was pretty active, and was involved in the set up of the first goal. Certainly a fun match to watch if you were not invested in either team, as Dortmund and Schalke play to a 4 - 4 draw in Bundesliga with Dortmund giving up an impressive 4 - 0 first half lead

Oh My! what a bad day in Newcastle. DeAndre Yedlin (90) scored an OG and Newcastle fall 0 - 3 to Watford. Newcastle has now lost their last 4 matches and slipped down to 13th place (just 4 points above the red zone). The numbers tell the tale for Newcastle, scored 1 goal given up 8 goals in this losing run

Lyndon Gooch remained on the bench as Sunderland win 0 - 2 at Burton in England's Championship. This was only Sunderland's 2nd win of the season and new coach Chris Coleman's first

Luca de la Torre remained on the bench as Fulham beats Millwall in the Championship by 1 - 0

Antonee Robinson (90) as last place Bolton are crushed 5 - 1 at #1Wolves in the Championship

Niall Mason (90) as Doncaster beats MK Dons 2 - 1 in England's League One. (Gboly Ariyibi remained on the bench for the Don's)

GK Brendon Moore was backup keeper again as Rochdale wins 2 - 0 over Peterborough in League One

Duane Holmes (77) was quickly called into action after starting on the bench as he replaced an injured team-mate. Scunthorpe didn't miss a beat though and went on to win 2 - 0 over Charlton making it 5 straight wins and snagging 3rd place in League One

Timothy Weah was an unused sub today as PSG II traveled to Schiltigheim and drew 1 - 1 in France National League 2 (Group B)

Cameron Carter-Vickers (68) as Sheffield United comeback from 0 - 1 down to Birmingham and draw 1 - 1 in England's Championship. Seems the substitution was tactical. Sheffield have hit a bump in the road and have now dropped to 3rd place

Fabian Johnson played the 2nd half as M'Gladbach beat Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich 2 - 1 and move up to 4th place in the table

Juan Torres remained on the bench as (10 man) Lokoren traveled to St. Truiden in Belgium's Jupiler League and came away with a point in a goalless draw

Theo Wilson (90) as NK Krka fall 4 - 1 at NK Rogaska in Slovenia Druga Liga. NK Krka now in 7th place, next up at home to #2 Nafta

Shawn Barry remained on the bench as #3 Korona visited #2 Legia in Poland's Ekstraklasa winning 3 - 2. Korona unbeaten in their last 10, break Legia's unbeaten run at 6 matches

Shaq Moore (90) as Levante faced Athletico Madrid in Spain's La Liga and, well, Shaq will want to forget this one as Levante were destroyed 0 - 5 in front of their home crowd. Athletico up to 3rd and Levante down to 13th after today's result.

Indiana Vassilev (90) Callum Stretch (10) as Aston Villa U18 lose 2 - 1 at Reading U18 in England's U18 Premier League.

In New Zealand Football Championship, James Pendrigh Scored Twice as Canterbury saw off Hamilton 3 - 0 for their 2nd straight win

Eric Panzer started for Team Wellington as they fall 2 - 1 at Waitakere in New Zealand Football Championship

Ander Egiluz started, went 90, for Basconia as they traveled to Portugalete, losing 2 - 0 in Spain's Tercera (Group 4) Basconia battling for survival, Portugalete battling for promotion

SUNDAY

Jonathan Amon (80) Scored Nordsjaelland's 5th Goal as they trounce Horsens 6 - 0 in Denmark's Superliga. Jonathan's first goal for his new club. Nordsjaelland move to 3rd place (3 points off of first)

Lyonel Hyer remained on the bench as Hannover U19 beat RB Leipzig U19 5 - 3 in A-Junior Bundesliga (Nord/Nordost)

Ashton Gotz (90) as last place Roda visit 2nd place Ajax and get blown-out 5 - 1 in Netherlands Eredivisie

Oscar Ortiz (90) as Rathenow traveled to Strausberg and played to a goalless draw in Oberliga NOVF (Nord)

Julian Green (90) Scored Furth's 4th Goal as they beat visitors St. Pauli 4 - 0 in Germany's 2Liga

GK Danny Rogers in his normal back-up position for Aberdeen as they win 1 - 3 at Kilmarnock in Scotland's Premier League

Emmanuel Sabbi (15) as Hobro traveled to Odense and lost 3 - 0 in Denmark Superliga

Eric Lichaj (90) as Nottingham Forest drop home points in a 0 - 2 loss to Cardiff in England's Championship.

Christopher Thorsheim (90) as Nykøbing traveled to Skive and draw 4 - 4 in Denmark Division 1

George Fochive entered for Viborg at 66' as they faced off at Roskilde, losing 1 - 0 in Denmark Division 1

Joshua Perez (22) as #1 Livorno lost their first game of the season 1 - 0 at #2 Pisa in Italy Serie C (Group A) Livorno still lead the league by 5 points

GK Gabriel Rosario was back-up keeper for Reading U23 as they visited Stoke U23 and won 2 - 3 in England's EPL2

Bobby Wood (82) as Hamburg beat Hoffenheim 3 - 0 in Germany's Bundesliga

Matt Miazga (90) Headed in Vitesse First Goal at 87th minute, as they go on to beat 10 man Den Haag in Netherlands Eredivisie

Danny Williams (90) as Huddersfield lose 1 - 2 at home to Manchester City in the EPL. Manchester City remain unbeaten this season, Huddersfield with 2 straight loses are firmly mid-table

Kai Celestin (48) as CD Sariñena hosted Robres in Spain's Tercera Division (Group 17). CD Sariñena has now dropped the last 2 matches and slipped to 8th place

John Neeskens came off the bench for Santaboia as they are held to a goalless draw by Espanyol B in Tercera Division (Group 5). In fairness Espanyol B are runaway leaders of the league, with no loses, so a pretty good result for Santaboia

Joe Efford (70) in Ergotelis 4 - 0 loss at Doxa Dramas in Greece Football League. Ergotelis just 2 points from first 5 matches. 

Stefan Antonijevic made a cameo appearance as Lillestrom visited Sandefjord in Norway's Eliteserien winning 1 - 3. 

Aaron Schoenfeld (9) came on late as M. Tel Aviv traveled to H. Haifa and played to a 2 - 2 draw in Israel Ligat ha'Al.

GK Ethan Horvath was back-up keeper again for Club Brugge as they came from behind twice to beat Waregem 3 - 2 and maintain their lead of Belgium's Jupiler League 

Keaton Parks was in the 18 for Benfica, but remained on the bench as they destroyed Setubal 6 - 0 in Portugal's Primeira Liga, and moved into 3rd place. A little disappointed that the Benfica coach went with senior players as sub's late in the game. But I am sure that Keaton will get his chances, and take advantage when he does.

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WEEKLY WRAP: 11.13 thru 11.19.2017: American Young Guns Blazing!!

What a memorable week! What started out slowly ended with a thunderclap as young Americans assaulted the top division of Europe. It felt like every other match had a debut of some kind going on, let me explain. First: Young Keaton Parks, who has been scrambling up the pro ladder , got his senior squad debut at Portuguese giant's Benfica, and showed he can hold his own at the highest level. Second: Shaq Moore got his senior squad start for Levante in Spain's La Liga. Shaq has powered through the academies, B teams etc. in Spain to reach the rarefied air of Spain, a feat not reached by only a few Americans over the years. Third: In Belgium's Jupiler, 18 y/o mid-fielder Juan Torres made his senior squad debut for Lokeren, after being omitted from the squad or sitting on the bench he got his chance this week, and played the full 90 minutes. Finally a shout out for Jonathan Amon who made his 2nd straight appearance in Nordsjaelland's senior squad in Denmark's Superliga. While I am writing, I see that ESPN are reporting that Timothy Weah is also about to break into PSG's senior squad (although I have a few reservation about this, considering the powerhouse names at his position - Neymar etc). These are my headliners, but there was more going on with our guys this week. Cameron Carter-Vickers and DeAndre Yedlin both had fantastic assists for their teams, while young goal-keepers Jonathan Klinsmann and Brady Scott both kept clean sheets in their games. Gunning for goals, in Germany Shaft Brewer scored a minute after coming off the bench, in the Netherlands Kai Koreniuk scored the winning goal in extra time. It does not stop there, if you have any doubts about the future in US Soccer? Weston McKennie had maybe his best performance for Schalke, Joshua Perez continues to dazzle in Italy, Emmanuel Sabbi is holding his own in Denmark while relative newcomers, like 17 y/o New Yorker, Antonio Iacovelli is in Italy battling for a place with Cesena.

*** I know that there are even more young Americans with big clubs (eg: McKenzie Gaines & Maki Tall et.al) - today's examples are taken from players that appeared this week***

OK enough, my excitement for the future has the better of me.....to the lists

First,as usual, the short list........

GOALS
Kai Koreniuk - Netherlands (f)
Marc Heider - Germany
Shaft Brewer - Germany
Masami Okada - Germany
Jerome Kiesewetter (2) - Germany
Duane Holmes (2) - England
Theo Wilson - Slovenia
Alfredo Morales - Germany
James Pendrigh - New Zealand

ASSISTS
Cameron Carter-Vickers - England
DeAndre Yedlin - England
 
SHUT OUT
Brady Scott - Germany 
Jonathan Klinsmann - Germany

.....and the longer, more comprehensive list
 
MONDAY

James Murphy started for league leaders Sheffield Wednesday U23 as they beat Huddersfield U23 2 - 0 in England

Aron Johannsson (62) in Werder Bremen 4 - 1 win over (Regionalliga) BSV Rehden in a friendly in Germany

TUESDAY

Kai Koreniuk (90) Scored Jong AZ 3rd and winning Goal, in ET as they won 3 - 2 over Derde Divisie side OFC in a friendly in Netherlands

WEDNESDAY

GK Brandon Austin was backup keeper for Tottenham U23 as they hosted Villarreal U23 in the Premier League International Cup (Group F) losing 0 - 2. Tottenham will need to win its final match, and hope for some luck, to qualify for the next round as a "best" 2nd place finisher

In England's FA Cup, Duane Holmes (76) and Scunthorpe are through to the next round after dispatching Northampton 1 - 0

Christopher Thorsheim (90 + yellow) as Nykobing fall 2 - 3 at home to Frederica in Denmark's Division 1 - Christopher will miss the next match for card accumulation

Jay Denny (90) as Newtown were denied a place in the Wales League Cup final, losing 1 - 0 to Cardiff Metropolitan on an 87th minute goal. It would have been Newtowns first appearance in the final in 5 years....

THURSDAY

No Matches

FRIDAY

Terence Boyd (90) as Darmstadt fall 1 - 2 to Sandhausen, Haji Wright remained on the bench, in Germany 2Liga

Emmanuel Sabbi played the first half as Hobro visited Helsingor and won 0 - 1 in Denmark's Superliga

Marc Heider (90) Scored Osnabruck's first Goal as they went on to win by a resounding 4 - 1 scoreline over Aalen. Robbie Kristo remained on the bench for this one. Osnabruck have now given themselves a little breathing room in the lower half of the table

Javan Torre Howell, made a cameo appearance as (10 man) FSV Frankfurt held on for a 1 - 1 at home to Mainz II and Marcel Costly (90) in Regionalliga (Südwest)

In a match of American Keepers, GK Bakary Sanyang, Pfeddersheim and GK Malcolm Little, Dudenhofen both allowed a goal apiece in a Oberliga (Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar) that ended with a 1 - 1 scoreline

In France Ligue 2 GK Quentin Westberg was the backup keeper for Auxerre as they visited Clermont losing 1 - 0

Jordan Siebatcheu (69) as Reims settle for a 1 - 1 home draw, after an OG, with Paris FC come late in the 2nd half. In France Ligue 2. Reims remains 3 point leader in the league as the teams just below either drew or lost.

Süderelbe were already down 0 - 3 when Ian Prescott Claus entered in the 68th minute, as they eventually fall 0 - 4 to Sasel, in Oberliga (Hamburg)

Andrija Novakovich (58) as Telstar traveled to Waalwijk, losing 4 - 1 in Netherlands Eerste Divisie. Telstar retain their 4th place spot as #2 thru #4 all lost today - fortunate

Cameron Carter-Vickers (90) is credited with the Assist on Sheffield United's 2nd goal as they go on to win 1 - 3 at Burton, in England's Championship. The win, temporarily gives United the top spot in the battle for promotion to the EPL

Also in the Championship, Antonee Robinson (90) as Bolton travel to Preston, and battle to a goalless draw. Well, there you go, Bolton unbeaten in their last 5! Still in the bottom 3, but things are looking up.

SATURDAY

Off the bench for RB Leipzig U19 at 61' Shaft Brewer Scores his teams 5th Goal at 62" in a 7 - 0 rout of Osnabrück U19 in A-Junior Bundesliga (Nord/Nordost)

Maurice Malone (90) as Augsburg U19 fall 0 - 1 at home to Mainz U19 in A-Junior Bundesliga (Süd/Südwest)

GK Brady Scott (90) gets the Shut Out, as Koln U19 visited RW Oberhausen U19 and forced a goalless draw in A-Junior Bundesliga (West)

GK Brandon Austin remained on the bench as Tottenham U23 fall 2 - 3 to Chelsea U23 and Kyle Scott (90) in England's EPL2

Julian Green was an unused sub as Furth visited Bochum and draw 1 - 1 in Germany's 2Liga

GK Kenneth Kronholm (90) and Kiel traveled to Nurnberg and battled to a 2 - 2 draw in 2Liga. Kiel still tied for the top spot with Dusseldorf

Masami Okada (90) Scored Babelsberg 2nd Goal as they go on to win 1 - 4 at Germania Halberstadt in Regionalliga (Nordost)

Isaiah Young (4) made a cameo appearance for Bremen II as they fall 2 - 1 at Jena in Germany 3Liga

Joe Gyau (90) as Sonnenhof win 1 - 0 at home over Erfurt in 3Liga. 4th straight win for Sonnenhof who are in 6th place, but well out of the running for a promotion spot

Jerome Kiesewetter (90) Scored Twice (78' & 90') for Dusseldorf U23 as they beat Wegberg-Beeck 1 - 3 in Regionalliga (West)

Bryan Gaul (90) was not among the goalscorers as Elversberg visited Stadtallendorf and won a laugher 0 - 9 (nine) in Regionalliga (Südwest)

Joel Sonora (84) as Stuttgart II lose their 3rd straight, this time at home to TSV Steinbach 0 - 1 in Regionalliga (Südwest)

Timothy Tillman (90) as Bayern Munich II win 0 - 3 at Furth II in Regionalliga (Bayern)

Player/Coach Fabian Hurzeller (90) as Pipinsreid traveled to Schweinfurt and won 1 - 2 in Regionalliga (Bayern) That's 4 straight wins for Pipinsreid who have pulled themselves from a potential relegation team to solid mid-table

Malik McLemore (90) as Bayern Hof win 2 - 0 at home over FC Sand in Oberliga (Bayern Nord)

Julian Ceesay (90) in Gebenbach 2 - 1 win at home over Würzburger in Oberliga (Bayern Nord)

Kevin Olali (90) as Morlautern fall 3 - 0 at Pirmasens in Oberliga (Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar)

Toni Suddoth remained on the bench for Pforzheim and Demarveay Sheron (90) captained Sandhausen II in a goalless draw in Oberliga (Baden-Württemberg)

Jay Denny (90) as Newtown win their 2nd straight Wales Premier League match at 3 - 0 at home to Barry

John Brooks (90) and Wolfsburg win 3 - 1 over Caleb Stanko (on the bench) and Freiburg in Bundesliga. Wolfsburg unbeaten in 5 are not out of trouble just yet

Danny Williams played the first half as Huddersfield were thumped 4 - 0 at Bournemouth (no Emerson Hyndman) in England's Premier League

Eric Lichaj (90) as Nottingham Forest fall 1 - 0 at Birmingham in England's Championship

Gboly Ariyibi (62) as MK Dons force a 2 - 2 draw at Charlton with an ET goal in England League One

Niall Mason remained on the bench for Doncaster as they play to a goalless draw at Fleetwood in League One

Duane Holmes (76) Scored Two Goals as Scunthorpe saw off Northampton 0 - 3. Scunthorpe making their move? won 4 out of 5, unbeaten in 5 move up to 4th place, 4 points off automatic promotion

GK Brendan Moore, still in the bad books, remained on the bench as the backup keeper for Rochdale as they visited Oldham and lost 3 - 1

GK Danny Rogers was the backup keeper for Aberdeen as they were beaten 0 - 2 at home by Motherwell in Scotland's Premier League

17 y/o Antonio Iacovelli remained on the bench as Cesena U19 traveled to Novara U19 and played to a 1 - 1 draw in Italy Primavera 2 (Group A)

Mason Robertson (90) as Peterhead beat Raith Rovers 3 - 0 in the Scottish FA Cup (3rd Round)

Theo Wilson (69) Scored Krka's only (and winning) Goal as they beat ND Ilirija 1 - 0 in Slovenia's Druga Liga. Theo's 8th goal of the season. Krka move up to 5th place

James Murphy started for Sheffield Wednesday U23 as they traveled to Hull U23 and won 0 - 1 in England's PDL. Wednesday top of the league

It's never easy visiting Manchester United at Old Trafford, but for just a little while Newcastle had the lead, off of a DeAndre Yedlin (90) Assist...then the inevitable, 4 goals without a response and the Red's win 4 - 1. Worrying for Newcastle, more, 3 straight losses!!

Tim Ream (90) Luca de la Torre (26) as Fulham could only manage a 1 - 1 draw at home against Derby in England's Championship - 2draws 3 losses in their last 5, Fulham need to improve to ensure safety

Fabian Johnson had one of his better performances for M'Gladbach as they beat Hertha at the Olympiastadion in Berlin 2 - 4, which moves M'Gladbach to 3rd in the Bundesliga ( a point above Dortmund)

The biggest news of the day is that US Player Keaton Parks (21) debuted for Benfica's senior squad in their 2 - 0 Taca de Portugal cup match against Setubal. Keaton has been climbing through the ranks in Portugal, and his reward came today. By the out-cry on forums and social media, I expect that he will get a call up for the national team, given some playing time at the top level. Congrats to Keaton though

John Neeskens entered for FC Santboia at 64' as they visited Pobla Mafumet, and battling to a goalless draw in Spain's Tercera Division (Group 5)

Timothy Weah (71) as PSG II drop this home match 1 - 2 to AS Yzeure in France National League 2 (Group B)

SUNDAY

Perry Kitchen (90) as Randers traveled to Lyngby, in Denmark's Superliga and won 1 - 3. Randers are off the bottom, after winning their last 2 matches, still a long way to go

Alfredo Morales (90 + yellow) Scored the matches only Goal, as Ingolstadt defeats Dusseldorf 1 - 0 in Germany 2Liga. 4 straight wins for Ingolstadt, unbeaten in their last 5. <Factoid> every time Alfredo has scored this season he also received a yellow card in the game. 3goals/3yellows.

Jann George started the 2nd half as Regensburg fought to a 2 - 2 draw at St Pauli in 2Liga

GK Jonathan Klinsmann gets the Shut Out, as Hertha II visited BAK 07 in Regionalliga (Nordost) and won big 0 - 4

Ryan Malone (90) as Lokomotive Leipzig fall 3 - 1 at BFC Dynamo in Regionalliga (Nordost)

Alassane Kane back from injury, off the bench at 55' as DJK Bamberg fall 0 - 1 to Aubstadt in Oberliga (Bayern Nord)

Matt Miazga (90) as Vitesse traveled to Groningen and lost 4 - 2 in Netherlands Eredivisie. Vitesse going through a bit of a dip right now drop to 6th place

Weston McKennie (90) as Schalke win 2 - 0 over Hamburg and Bobby Wood (21) in Bundesliga. Schalke unbeaten in their last 5 are now in 2nd place (on GD) with RB Leipzig. Hamburg are hovering just above the drop zone

Josh Perez (35) as Livorno continue to dominate Italy's Serie C (Group A) winning today 2 - 1 over Olbia. Livorno have not lost any matches this season (p14/w-11/d-3/l-0)

Ashton Gotz (90) as Roda fall at home 0 - 1 to AZ in Netherlands Eredivisie. It looks like Roda may struggle to stay in the top flight this season

In New Zealand Premier League James Pendrigh Scored Canterbury's 1st Goal as they go on to win 3 - 2 over Eastern Suburbs

Also in New Zealand, Erik Panzer came off the bench as Team Wellington visited Hamilton and won 1 - 3

Khai Celestin came off the bench for CD Sarinena in the 60th minute as they fall at home 0 - 1 at the hands of Brea in Spain's Tercera Division (Group 17)

In Belgium's Jupiler League, GK Ethan Horvath was the backup keeper as Club Brugge whooped Waasland-Beveren 3 - 0 as they continue to lead Belgium's top tier

Jonathan Amon (28) made his 2nd appearance for #3 Nordsjaelland's senior squad today, unfortunately they were already down 3 - 0 at #1 Brondby when he came on the pitch. The result ended 4 - 2, so there was an attempted come-back once he entered. Jonathan drew a foul which led to a PK goal, Nordsjaelland are in 3rd place, 4 points ahead of the 4th place team.

Stefan Antonijevic remained on the bench as Lillestrom hosted #3 Molde in Norway's Eliteserien, the final result was 0 - 1, sad because Lillstrom missed an 83rd minute PK

Rubio Rubin made a cameo appearance for Stabaek as they could only manage a 1 - 1 draw at home to Sogndal in Norway's Eliteserien - yup they also missed a PK

Shaq Moore (90) made his first start for Levante in Spain's La Liga as they traveled to Las Palmas and won 0 - 2

Adam Benn (90) as Niendorf traveled to Wedel and played to a 2 - 2 draw in Oberliga (Hamburg)

In Belgium Jupiler League, 18 y/o Juan Torres (90) gets his senior squad debut as (10 man) Lokeren hosted Gent with Kenny Saief (on the bench). The result was not what he hoped for, I'm sure, but he got his 90 minutes in and looked relatively comfortable in the squad. Final 0 - 3

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WEEKLY WRAP: 11.6 thru 11.12.2017: International Break, Gives me a Break, but There is still Good Stuff in the Lower Leagues

So here we are in the midst of an "international break". Matches are few and far between and limited to lower leagues and friendlies, so don't expect to much detail here this week.

I am starting today with our goal-scoring pair in Slovenia. I have made comment about them before, but it certainly needs repeating. Kyrian Nwabueze at Gorica and Theo (aka Sachem) Wilson at Krka both scored again this week, that's 4 times this season that they both hit the nets together. Theo leads Krka in scoring (7) and Kyrian has scored 4 goals in his 7 matches (3 League / 1 friendly) puts him 2nd in total goals. Great stuff guy's - keep it up

We had 2 players with 2 goals this week, Gboly Ariyibi for MK Dons in England and Maki Tall got 2 in a wipe out cup match (0 - 8 scoreline) and Jordan Siebatcheu continues to score freely in France, where he has 6 goals in 13 appearances. (He had 10 goals for the season last season for Chateauroux in the lower, National League)

A few other notes of interest this week: Young USA Keeper Gabriel Rosario made the bench for the 2nd straight week for Reading U23 (Gabriel is 17 years old). Louis Bennett continues to be a first team choice at Vyskov in the Czech Republic. Ander Egiluz and Khai Celestin both are representing their clubs as regulars in Spain's Tercera, picking up the flag as Shaq Moore and Mukwelle Akale move up to higher the higher Spanish leagues.

OK so not that much to read this week, but still here is the short list......

GOALS
Gboly Ariyibi (2) - England
Kyrian Nwabueze - Slovenia (f)
Theo Wilson - Slovenia
Jordan Siebatcheu - France
Maki Tall (2) - France

......and here is the longer, more comprehensive list

MONDAY

Alfredo Morales (59) as Ingolstadt visits Nurnberg and wins 1 - 2 in Germany 2Liga

Jordan Siebatcheu (90) as Reims traveled to Le Havre and battled to a goalless draw in France Ligue 2. Reims still at the top, by 3 points.

TUESDAY

James Murphy started for Sheffield Wednesday U23 in the local derby with Sheffield United in England's PDL 2. Wednesday get the bragging rights with a 2 - 1 win, and take over the lead of the division by 3 points (over United)

GK Gabriel Rosario was the backup keeper for Reading U23 in a match that had 12 goals with England's League One Gillingham finally getting the upper-hand in the final 8 minutes, in the Checkatrade Trophy (Group 10). Note: Reading U23 were the only U23 team in the group and although they did not win a match the 3 matches were settled G1 by PK's, G2 by 1 goal, G3 by 2 goals in a 12 goal game. Excellent performance by Reading's Youth Squad against pro opposition

Gboly Ariyibi (90) Scored 2 Goals for MK Dons as they went on to win 3 - 4 at Oxford in Checkertrade Trophy (Group 15) and advance to the next round as top of the group

GK Brendan Moore was backup keeper, again, for Rochdale as they won their Checkatrade Trophy (Group 3) match 2 - 1 (after PK's) over Blackburn to win the group and advance

WEDNESDAY

Jerome Kiesewetter (15) in a return from injury in a friendly. Dusseldorf lose 1 - 3 to FC Koln

Fabian Johnson (90) in a friendly that had M'Gladbach win 4 - 1 over Bielefeld

Josh Perez on the bench for Livorno as they win 3 - 0 over Viterbese in Italy's Serie C (Group A) Josh is not not getting playing time in Italy

THURSDAY

Aron Johannsson played 45' in a 2-2 draw in a friendly vs Netherlands side Heerenveen

FRIDAY

Carlos McCrary off the bench at 40' in Hessen Dreieich 7 - 0 home win over VFB Ginsheim in Oberliga (Hessen). Hessen-Dreieich go top of the table with the win

Julian Ceesay (90) in DJK Gebenbach 2 - 2 draw at Eltersdorf in Oberliga (Bayern Nord)

Haji Wright and Ken Gipson both started for Sandhausen in today's friendly at Frankfurt, where the score ended 5 - 3 in Frankfurt's favor. Not much info on this match, except that Haji hit the post in the first half.

SATURDAY

Ian Prescott Claus (81) as Süderelbe visited Dassendorf and lost 4 - 1 in Oberliga (Hamburg)

Kyrian Nwabueze Scored for Gorica as they faced Italian Serie A side Udinese in a friendly that they ultimately lost 4 - 1

Louis Bennett (60) as Vyskov were held to a goalless draw by Olomouc in the Czech Republic MSFL. This is a game they should have won, if they want to stay in contention, they are in 4th place, now 5 points out of first

Bryan Gaul came off the bench at 78' for Elversberg as they traveled to Koblenz in Regionalliga (Sudwest) and won 2 - 3. Elversberg move up to 5th place

Joel Sonora (90) in Stuttgart II 1 - 3 loss at home to Hoffenheim II in Regionalliga (Sudwest)

Player/Coach Fabian Hurzeller (90) as Pipinsried win their home match against Unterföhring 3 - 0 in Regionalliga (Bayern) That's 3 straight wins for Pipinsried

Eric Lickert (22) as Homburg defeated Kevin Olali (90 + yellow) and Morlautern 4 - 1 in Oberliga (Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar) Homburg are a perfect 18 - 0 and lead the division by 14 points

Oh Dear! GK Bakary Sanyang hit with an OG as Pfeddersheim draw 1 - 1 at home with RW Koblenz in Oberliga (Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar)

Dallas Aminzadeh (90) as Blumenthaler destroyed Bremen III 6 - 2 in Oberliga (Bremen)

Toni Suddoth (65) as Pforzheim were well and truly beaten 5 - 1 at TSG Backnang in Oberliga (Baden-Württemberg)

In England League One, Gboly Ariyibi (87) as MK Don's win 1 - 0 at home over Fleetwood.

Duane Holmes played the 2nd half as Scunthorpe pulled off a 1 - 0 win over Bristol Rovers, with a 90+4 ET goal in England League One. That's 3 straight wins for Scunthorpe as they rise to 5th place in the league

Peterhead and Mason Robertson (90) were in a 2nd half back to back to back goal-fest finally falling 2 - 3 to Stenhousemuir in Scotland's League Two. Peterhead remain tied for 3rd in the table, 4 points out of first

GK Quentin Westberg (90) got a rare opportunity to play as Auxerre traveled to Chamalières in the French Cup (Coupe de France) and won 1 - 3 to advance to the next round

Theo Wilson (77) Scored NK Krka first goal as they go on to beat NK Radomlje 2 - 1 in Slovenia. That 7 goals for Theo, he leads the team in scoring

Ander Egiluz (90) as Basconia battle to a 3 - 3 draw with visiting league leaders Santurtzi, in Spain's Tercera Division (Group 4)

SUNDAY

While we were all sleeping (in the US) Erik Panzer (in 18) as Team Wellington beat Tasman United 2 - 1 in New Zealand's Premier League (aka ISPS Handa Premiership) Team Wellington are tied top (2nd on GD) of the league.

Christopher Thorsheim (90) as Nykøbing traveled to Brabrand in Denmark Division 1 and came away with a point earned in a 1 - 1 draw

Javan Torre Howell (90) Kouami Dalmeida (in 18) as FSV Frankfurt fall 2 - 4 at home to Stuttgarter Kickers in Regionalliga (Südwest)

Joe Efford (90) in Ergotelis 2 - 1 loss at Panachaiki in Greece Football League. Ergotelis just 2 points from their first 3 matches

Jordan Siebatcheu off the bench at 67' and Scores Reims 2nd Goal at 72' as they go on to win 0 - 2 at Geispolheim in Coupe de France

In another Coupe de France match Maki Tall (90) Scored 2 Goals as Tours wallop Pays Argentonnais 0 - 8 to advance

Khai Celestin (71) as CD Sariñena win 3 - 1 over Binefar in Spain's Tercera Division (Group 17)

Joshua Perez came off the bench at 77' as Livorno traveled to Monza in Italy's Serie C (Group A) and battled to a 1 - 1 draw. <Update> Josh did get the Assist on Livorno's goal. Livorno are now 6 points clear at the top of the table

Nick Taitague came off the pitch at 33 (?Injury?) as Schalke U19 beat RB Leipzig U19 with debutante Shaft Brewer coming off the bench at 71'. Final score 1 - 3 in DFB Cup Junioren

John Neeskens started for FC Santaboia as they hosted Santfeliuenc in Spain's Tercera Division (Group 5) Final Score 1 - 0 in favor of Santaboia

Junior Flores remained on the bench as Dortmund II traveled to Bonner SC and won big - 0 - 4 in Regionalliga (West)

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