Matildas waltz past Malawi

Harry Souttar returns but Leicester are in trouble

Portsmouth pick up big win as Thomas Waddingham returns

Hearts remain top in Scotland as Devlin plays big role in win

Sydney is Sky Blue, Jets wrap up ACLE and Bulls are almost done

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• Joe Gauci’s Port Vale crushed 7-0 by Chelsea (5 saves despite heavy loss)
• Chelsea beat Arsenal 1-0 (UWCL), but Arsenal advance 3-2 agg
• Steph Catley injury concern; Caitlin Foord strong
• Aivi Luik reaches Europa final with Häcken

• Zac Sapsford scores AGAIN vs Rangers (2nd goal this season vs them)
• Strong form raises Socceroos selection questions
• Hibs 3-0 win: Jack Iredale solid, Martin Boyle assist, Ante Šuto scores

• Riley McGree full match in Boro loss (promotion race tight)
• Mo Touré returns from injury (Portsmouth draw)
• Cam Burgess “Ironman” full game in 3-3 draw
• Daniel Bennie vs Nestory Irankunda matchup (QPR vs Watford)

• Alessandro Circati strong in Parma draw vs Lazio
• Alex Chidiac stars (goal + assist) despite Como loss
• Winonah Heatley own goal in Roma win

• Mat Ryan solid despite Levante loss
• Relegation battle intensifies

• Josh Nisbet boosts Roda JC finals push
• Cam Peupion impact sub for Den Haag
• Jacob Italiano key in Austria win

• Aiden O’Neill & Kai Trewin start in NYCFC draw
• Patrick Yazbek, Alex Bonetig feature
• Aussies active across MLS fixtures

• Top 5 ALL drop points → race wide open
• Bulls beat Jets → jump into Top 6

• Mitch Duke: 2 goals + 1 assist (Socceroos form?)
• Xavier Bertoncello double
• Jets cooling after hot streak

• 0-0 draw → Roar likely out of finals
• Poor finishing costs Brisbane
• Sydney Derby next = crucial

• City win 3-0 (Younis: 1G, 2A, red card)
• Wanderers attacking struggles continue

• Perth 2-0 early lead blown
• Stunning free kick sparks comeback

• Beat Victory 1-0 → finals push alive

• Wellington secure 2nd place (semi-final spot)
• Melbourne Victory sneak into finals
• Brisbane Roar return to finals after 5 years
• Mariners eliminated late

• 5-0 win vs Chinese Taipei
• Skye Halmarick & Peta Trimis doubles
• 4-0 win vs India
• Skye Halmarick hattrick

• Kerr, Carpenter, Foord, Catley all feature in big European ties
• Injury watch on Catley

Despite scoring against Celtic AND Rangers, Sapsford remains overlooked.

Why?

• Limited minutes overall
• Depth in attacking positions
• Playing outside top-tier leagues

• GK: Chloe Lincoln
• DEF: Jordy Bos, Aivi Luik, Tori Tumeth, Karly Roestbakken
• MID: Alex Chidiac, Ethan Alagich, Xavier Bertoncello
• FWD: Nestory Irankunda, Mitch Duke, Zac Sapsford

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