Then there was Saturday. In Germany Fabian Johnson gets 2 goals and Christian Pulisic gets another, making it the first time Americans had 3 goals Bundesliga on the same day (really?) Overall 10 of the 12 goals scored by Americans came on Saturday. Christian Eissele scored a Hat-Trick for the 2nd time in 3 weeks (last time he actually scored 4) and is the top goal scorer in Finland's Suomen Cup. In Bosnia, Ismar Tandir scored a PK - his first goal for his new team, and Debutant Mason Robertson scored for Stenhousemuir in Scotland. On the Keeper front, Tim Murray had a Shut-out on his debut in Finland and Malcolm Little came off the bench for his injured peer and saved the day in Germany's lower leagues. Finally, Christian Pulisic added an assist, and Danny Williams got the assist for Reading in their win (whew)
Sunday? well not a whole lot, good news for Bobby Wood's Hamburg, with a massive win over Hertha, Chris Thorsheim made his debut with Nykobing in Denmark and Alex De John debuted with Sweden's Dalkurd.
OK to the list - as usual - short version first...............
GOALS
Etchu Tabe (2) - Finland
Marc Heider - Germany
Christian Eissele (3) - Finland
Ismar Tandir - Bosnia
Christian Pulisic - Germany
Mason Robertson - Scotland
Justin Kinjo - Germany
Fabian Johnson (2) - Germany
ASSIST
Christian Pulisic - Germany
Danny Williams - England
SHUT OUT
Tim Murray - Finland
Danny Rogers - Scotland
Malcolm Little - Germany
...........and the long, comprehensive list next.
FRIDAY
Etchu Tabe Scored Ekenas 2nd and 3rd goal's as they traveled to TPS in Finland's Suomen Cup as EIK wins this match-up 0 - 3. Ekenas finish Group D round in 3rd place (do not qualify for next round)
George Fochive still out with knee injury did not make the line-up for Viborg as they visited Esborg in Denmark's Superliga
Both Russell Canouse with Bochum and Jerome Kiesewetter with Dusseldorf were unused subs for their teams as Dusseldorf visited Bochum and won 1 - 2 in Germany's 2Liga
Wolfsburg U19 won the match against RB Leipzig U19 1 - 0 in Junior Bundesliga (Nord/Nordost) 1 - 0. The game was marred by 2 Red Cards delivered to Wolfsburg U19 - One of these was a Straight Red to McKinzie Gaines in the 90th minute (so I guess we don't get to follow McKinzie for a few weeks)
Oscar Ortiz went 90, before being subbed out, as SC Feucht visited Eltersdorf in Oberliga (Bayern Nord) and won 1 - 2
Charlie Rugg went 90 as Pirmasens beat Saarbruken 2 - 0 in Regionalliga (Sudwest)
Antonee Robinson went 90 in #1 Everton U23's 3 - 0 loss at #2 Manchester City U23 in England's Premier League 2 (Division 1) Everton U23 continue to lead the league despite the loss
GK Quentin Westberg was an unused sub as Tours traveled to GFC Ajaccio in France's Ligue 2. The result ended in a 2 - 2 draw, which did little to alleviate the stress of Tours relegation fight
Its early in the season in Ireland but GK Ciaran Nugent (90) and Galway are 0 for 2. Today they were outplayed at league leaders Cork City 4 - 0. (Galway are 1 of 5 teams with-out a point in Ireland's Premier League)
SATURDAY
Ethan Dent came off the bench for Hawkes Bay United as they hosted Southern United in the New Zealand Premier league, winning this one 2 - 1. Two straight wins & 4 wins in the last 5 matches have put Hawkes Bay in 5th place, just 1 point out of a quarter final play-off spot, or 3 points out of a semi-final play-off spot.
GK Daniel Schmidt was back-up keeper for Vegaita Sendai as they traveled to Iwata in Japan's J-League, winning 0 - 1, giving Sendai a 2 for 2 record to start the season
Corry Anton (90) in Kaiserslautern U19 2 - 2 home draw with Nurnburg U19 in Junior Bundesliga (Süd/Südwest)
The trio of Americans at Schalke U19, Weston McKennie (90), Haji Wright (90) and Nick Taitague (3) continued to help Schalke U19 dominate opponents, this week Bielefeld U19 with a 2 - 0 win, maintaining their league lead in Junior Bundesliga (West)
Daniel Stevens (43) for GrIFK in their 2 - 0 win over Gnistan in Finland's Suomen Cup (Group C).
In the other Suomen Cup (Group C) match Isaac Kannah (90) and KTP fell 0 - 2 to FC Honka. GK Tim Murray made his debut with FC Honka, his new team, and took home a Shut-Out.
Isaiah Young went 90 for Bremen U19 as they traveled to Braunschweig U19 and drew 3 - 3 in Junior Bundesliga (Nord/Nordost)
Emerson Hyndman got 82' in, as Rangers hit Hamilton for 6 - 0 in the Scottish FA Cup Quarter Finals
GK Kenneth Kronholm (90) and Kiel won 2 - 1 over Paderborn in Germany's 3Liga putting them in6th place with an outside shot at promotion
Royal Fennell went 90 as Hallescher visited Munster in 3Liga playing to a 1 - 1 draw. Hallescher are tied on 36 points with Kiel
Jann George went 76' picked up a yellow as Regensberg beat Lotte 2 - 1 in 3Liga, maintaining their tied 2nd place (3rd on GD)
Joe Gyau (80) Mario Rodriguez (21) and Sonnenhof won their home game against Shawn Barry (90) and FSV Frankfurt 3 - 1 also in 3Liga, maintaining their tied 3rd (4th on GD) in the league
Marc Heider Scored Osnabruck's only goal in a losing effort at Wehen, falling 2 - 1 in 3Liga. Robbie Kristo got in for the last 16 minutes
GK Matt Pyzdrowski (90) and Helsingborg fell 1 - 0 to Djurgarden in Sweden's Svenska Cup (Group 6) Helsingborg are yet to win a match in the competition.
Christian Eissele Scored a Hat-Trick as FC Jaro thumped FC Jazz 6 - 1 in Finland Suomen Cup (Group B) Christian now leads all goalscorers in the competition
Ismar Tandir Scored a 90th min PK to give Sloboda a 2 - 1 win over Metalleghe-BSI Jajce in Bosnia's Premier League. This was Ismar's first goal for Sloboda, in the Bosnian Premier League. Sloboda now in 5th place
Aron Johannsson was an unused sub as Bremen beat Darmstadt and Terence Boyd (12) 2 - 0 in Germany's Bundesliga
Christian Pulisic (46) Scored Dortmund's 4th goal and got the Assist on the 6th, as they hit Leverkusen for 6 in a convincing 6 - 2 victory (Christian replaced Marco Reus just before half time)
Alfredo Morales went 87' in Ingolstadt's big 5 - 2 loss at Hoffenheim. Ingolstadt have only 3 points from their last 5 games and are 2nd from bottom of Bundesliga
Geoff Cameron went 90 for Stoke as they won their home game against Middlesbrough (GK Brad Guzan on the bench) 2 - 0 in England's Premier League. Stoke looking a little better, Middlesbrough currently in a tailspin are in the relegation zone
Tim Ream (90) in Fulham's impressive 3 - 1 win over Preston in England's Championship. Fulham have now not lost a league game in the last 5 games and sit just out-side the Promotional play-off group, at 7th
Captain Eric Lichaj led Nottingham to a 3 - 0 win over Brighton, who are contending for leadership of the English Championship. Great result for Nottingham, who on 40 points, should be safe from relegation.
Danny Williams went 90 and Assisted on Reading's 1st goal as they go on to beat Wolves 2 - 1 in the Championship. The top 6 (promotional group) in the Championship is pretty tight, but Reading certainly have a shot at progressing
Duane Holmes came off the bench at 69' as Scunthorpe continue to struggle losing 0 - 2 at home to Fleetwood, who take over 2nd place from Scunthorpe. Scunthorpe are only 3 points away from (7th place) missing the promotional play-offs
After only 2 points from the last 5 games GK Brendan Moore (90) and Torquay are now in the relegation zone after falling 1 - 2 to Guiseley in England's Nation League
GK Danny Rogers (90) and Falkirk visited Queen of the South in Scotland's Championship, winning 0 - 2 as Danny gets the Shut-Out. Falkirk now in 2nd place
Mason Robertson Scored on his debut with Stenhousemuir in a 3 - 1 win over Kevin Dzierzawski and Peterhead
GK Josh Wicks (90) as Sirius travels to Goteborg and manages a 2 - 2 draw in Sweden's Svenska Cup (Group 3) the result puts them tied first in the group (but may not progress on GD)
Ashton Gotz (90) as Hamburg II hit 6 past Rehden in Regionalliga (Nord) in a 6 - 0 win at home
Masami Okada went 71 as FC Schonberg beat Oberlausitz 2 - 0 in Regionalliga (Nordost)
The two Justin's both featured in a thrilling 4 - 3 victory for Dusseldorf II in Regionalliga (West) GK Justin vom Steeg went 90 in goal and Justin Kinjo (60) Scored Dusseldorf's 2nd goal (tying the game) as they won 4 - 3 over Rodinghausen
Ryan Malone went 90 for Stuttgart Kickers as they fall 0 - 1 at home to Koblenz in Regionalliga (Sudwest)
Allasane Kane went 90, picked up a yellow card as Bayern Hoff fell 0 - 1 at home to Illertissen in Regionalliga (Bayern)
Fabian Hurzeler went 90 as Pipinsreid visited Unterfohring in Oberliga ( Bayern Süd) losing 2 - 1
Julian Ceesay went 90 as Amberg beat DJK Bamberg 2 - 1 in Oberliga (Bayern Nord)
GK Malcolm Little (45) came on in the 2nd half replacing the starting GK, and held on in SC Hauenstein's 1 - 0 victory over Pirmasens II and claiming a Shut-Out
Jon-Paul Pittman return's from injury, comes of the bench in minute 54 for Harrogate as they settle for an entertaining 3 - 3 draw with #1 Fylde in England's National League (North)
Kris Scott started and went 90 as Nuneaton Town beat Gainsborough 2 - 1 in England's National League (North)
GK Bakary Sanyang (90) and Pfeddersheim held on for a 2 - 2 draw as visitors Saar 05 Saarbrucken matched goal for goal in Oberliga (Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar)
Kevin Olali came off the bench for the final 20 minutes as Morlautern beat Salmrohr 3 - 0 in Oberliga (Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar)
Fabian Johnson (90) had himself a day as he Scores Twice for M'Gladbach as they beat Schalke 4 - 2 in Bundesliga. Two wins in a row 4 wins in last 5 as M'Gladbach battle back to the relevancy
DeAndre Yedlin came off the bench for the last 10 minutes as Newcastle traveled to 3rd place Huddersfield and won 1 - 3 in England's Championship - They are now 5 points clear at the top and you have to say that EPL soccer next season looks a sure bet
Nermin Crnkic went 90 before being subbed out, as Sarajevo met at cross town rivals Olimpic Sarajevo and won 0 - 1. The win was the 7th consecutive, and has Sarajevo in 2nd place in the Bosnia Premier League, and already qualified for the "Championship Group"
Danijal Brkovic started for Celik Zenica in the Bosnian Premier League as they visited Vitez in a game that had no effect on the championship grouping, as both teams are way behind on points. The game, which was reported as slow and boring, ended in a goalless draw.
Hunter Gorskie was an unused sub as Legnica visited Olimpic Grudziadz losing the match 2 - 1 in Poland's Division One. Legnica are in 4th place 6 points out of a promotion spot.
Shaq Moore came off the bench at 69' as #18 Levante UD B visited #1 Barcelona B, and briefly had the lead, but in the end settled on a 1 - 1 draw
Ethan Horvath resumed his role as back-up keeper for Club Brugge as they visited Genk, losing 2 - 1, and holding on to the top spot only by GD, over Anderlecht (the top three teams in the league have already qualified for the Belgium Championship Group)
Mat Miazga started again for Vitesse in Netherlands Eredivisie, going 90 and picking up a yellow card, in a 3 - 1 loss at Zwolle. The loss dropped them to 7th.
Joshua Perez started for Fiorentina U19 as they traveled to Sampdoria losing this one 1 - 0
SUNDAY
Timothy Tillman (90) and Bayern U19 had no problem against Karlsruher U19 winning 3 - 0, and maintaining their lead at the top of Junior Bundesliga (Süd/Südwest)
Rubio Rubin got 12 minutes off the bench as Silkeborg won 2 - 0 over Randers in Denmark's Superliga
Chris Thorsheim made his debut with Nykobing in Denmark's Division 1, going 90 minutes in their 1 - 0 win over Koge. Nykoping now at 5th (4 points separates the top 5 teams)
GK Mike Lansing (90) and Vejle failed to hold back Skive, losing 0 - 2 at home in Denmark's Division 1
Caleb Stanko (10) came on at the end of Vaduz match with Basel in Switzerland Super League. The goals came in the first half in a 1 - 1 draw, and despite their poor record, Vaduz has a chance to escape relegation, tied at the bottom with Lausanne, on 19 points.
Mael Corboz made the Duisburg bench in Germany's 3Liga as they traveled to Bremen II and snagged a point in a goalless draw
Ryan Finley and Varnamo won their home tie against Ytterhogdals 1 - 0 in Sweden's Svenska Cup (Group 4) match, finishing 2nd in the group.
In Netherlands Eredivisie, Groningen coach gave Desevio Payne the 2 mins to impress at the end of the a game that ended 1 - 1 with heavy hitting Ajax
Timothy Chandler (90) and Frankfurt have totally come off the rails, a 4th straight loss has them in 6th, with the vultures circling. The final today 1 - 2 in favor of visitors Freiburg
GK Steve Clark (90) Conor O'Brien (90) and Horsens walked into a brick wall as they traveled to league leaders FC Copenhagen and were trounced 5 - 0 in Denmark's Superliga
The second Red card of the weekend given out to an American, Bryan Gaul lasted 59 minutes, picking up 2 yellows, as Offenbach traveled to Trier and lost 1 - 0 in Regionalliga (Südwest)
Toni Suddoth (90) and Stuttgart U19 visited 1860 Munich U19 and got all 3 points with a 1 - 2 win in Junior Bundesliga (Süd/Südwest)
Eric Lickert played the 2nd half, as Freiberg II dispatched Ravensberg 4 - 2 in Oberliga (Baden-Württemberg) Freiberg II now 2 point clear at the top of the league
Ken Gipson went 83 in RB Leipzig II 4 - 2 win over Lok Leipzig in Regionalliga (Nordost)
Alex De John debuted for Dalkurd as they visited AIK in Sweden's Svenska Cup (Group 1) Alex went 90, picked up a yellow in a goalless draw with the group leaders, ending their competition in 2nd place
Brendan Hines-Ike went 90 in Orebro's home match with group leaders Hacken in Svenska Cup (Group 8) drawing 1 - 1, and finishing 2nd in the group
**NOTE: There will be no representation by Americans in the next round of Svenska Cup
Cordt Andreas Flätgen went 90 for Neunkirchen as they were blown out 5 -1 by Gonsenheim in Oberliga (Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar)
Bobby Wood went 90 as Hamburg had a massive win over John Brooks (90) and Hertha 1 - 0 for their 3rd win in the last 5 games (3W,1D,1L) pulling themselves closer to safety in Bundesliga. For their part, Hertha are still in 5th but will need points if they are to play in Europe next season
Cesar Romero played the 2nd half for Mosta as they were pummeled by Valletta in Malta Premier League 4 - 0
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