Posted by ian Clarke

March 23 , 2014 Email

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Another couple weeks and across the globe nearly every league will be in competition, as from a Canadian perspective the leagues in the far north of Europe will kick off over the next few weeks. There are a handful of Canadians competing in Norway, Sweden and Finland and a mix of veterans and youngsters looking to make their mark in the 2014 season. In the UK and across the continent though, it was a typical weekend where some familiar faces are struggling to get time, but others make headlines over the last few days with big results and performances. In Turkey

It was a huge weekend and result for Atiba Hutchinson’s Besiktas as they came through with a massive victory to propel them into lone possession of second place in the Super Lig table. The Istanbul club hasn’t been consistent this season, but fortunately neither has their local rival Galatasaray and this weekend’s fixtures shook up the table in Besiktas’ favour. With Galatasaray dropping all three points Saturday in a 1-0 loss at home to Kayserispor, Besiktas were in a good position to leapfrog them in the table. Up against mid-table side Akhisar Belediyespor, home form came into play as Besiktas dominated their opponent in a 3-0 victory. Hutchinson once again went all 90 minutes but also contributed with a hard fought goal inside the 18 off of a corner kick. The win puts them one point ahead of Galatasaray in the table, but still four points behind leaders Fenerbahce, who also have two games in hands. In Italy

The match to monitor this past weekend was Roberto Stillo getting a rare league start for his Lega Pro 1 side Perugia. Last weekend the number one was sent off with a straight red, so Stillo took the starting role in an important game to ensure his team keeps pace atop the table and in the promotion zone. Up against bottom dwellers Paganese there was a moment of panic as the away side opened the scoring at the 17th minute to take a 1-0 lead. Stillo closed down the Paganese player who worked into a 1v1 position, but he was able to knock it over to an onrushing teammate who was not covered adequately. Fortunately, Pergugia were able to battle back and score two goals to win 2-1. The victory keeps them in second place, a point ahead of Lecce, with a game in hand.

Atiba Hutchinson adds the insurance goal in a 3-0 victory that puts Besiktas into second place ahead of Galatasaray.



Robert Stillo gets the start for Perugia and despite allowing an early goal, manages to hold off his opponents for a 2-1 win.



Here's how the rest of Canada's Internationals did Across the Pond: Daniel Haber – Apollon Limassol (CPR – D1):

Wednesday, March 19, subbed in at the 90th minute in a 3-2 victory over Aris.

Sunday, March 23, subbed in at the 90th minute in a 0-0 draw with Omonia Nicosia. David Edgar – Burnley (ENG - D2):

Saturday, March 22, did not play in a 3-0 victory over Charlton Athletic. Simeon Jackson – Millwall (ENG – D2):

Saturday, March 22, subbed in at the 59th minute in a 2-0 loss to Leeds United. Iain Hume – Preston North End (ENG – D3):

Saturday, March 22, subbed in at the 46th minute in a 3-0 loss to Exeter City. Terry Dunfield – Oldham Athletic (ENG – D3):

Saturday, March 22, did not play in a 1-0 victory over Crawley Town. Michael Petrasso – Coventry City (ENG – D3):

Saturday, March 22, did not play in a 3-1 loss to Brentford. Marcus Haber – Notts County (ENG – D3):

Saturday, March 22, did not play in a 3-2 loss to MK Dons. Marcel De Jong – FC Augsburg (GER - D1):

Saturday, March 22, did not play in a 1-1 draw with Wolfsburg. Kevin McKenna – FC Koln (GER – B2):

Saturday, March 22, did not play in a 0-0 draw with Aalen. Olivier Occean – Kaiserslautern (GER - D1):

Sunday, March 23, subbed in at the 85th minute in a 1-0 victory over 1860 Munich. Andre Hainault – Aalen (GER – B2):

Saturday, March 22, played all 90 minutes in a 0-0 draw with FC Koln. Randy Edwini-Bonsu – Stuttgarter Kickers (GER – D3):

Friday, March 21, subbed in at the 65th minute in a 1-1 draw with Borussia Dortmund II. Nik Ledgerwood – MSV Duisburg (GER – D3):

Saturday, March 22, played all 90 minutes in a 1-0 victory over Hansa Rostock. Adam Straith – Wehen Wiesbaden (GER - D3):

Friday, March 21, did not play in a 2-1 victory over Stuttgart II. Samuel Piette – Fortuna Dusseldorf II (GER – D4):

Saturday, March 22, played all 90 minutes in a 2-1 loss to Viktoria Koln. Daniel Stanese – Augsburg II (GER – D4):

Saturday, March 22, played all 90 minutes in a 4-2 victory over Schalding-Heining. Caleb Clarke – Augsburg II (GER – D4):

Saturday, March 22, played all 90 minutes and scored A GOAL in a 4-2 victory over Schalding-Heining. Julian De Guzman – Skoda Xanthi (GRE – D1):

Sunday, March 23, played all 90 minutes in a 2-0 victory over Panionios. Tomer Chencinski – Maccabi Tel Aviv (ISR – D1):

Next match, Monday March 24 v Maccabi Herzliya.. Roberto Stillo – Perugia (ITA – D3):

Sunday, March 23, played all 90 minutes in a 2-1 victory over Paganese. Dejan Jakovic – Shimizu S-Pulse (JPN – D1):

Sunday, March 23, did not play a 1-1 draw with Urawa Reds. Pedro Pacheco – Santa Clara (POR – D2):

Sunday, March 23, played all 90 minutes in a 2-0 victory over Leixoes. Atiba Hutchinson – Besiktas (TUR – D1):

Sunday, March 23, played all 90 minutes and scored A GOAL in a 3-0 victory over Akhisar Belediyespor. Tosaint Ricketts – Bucaspor (TUR – D2):

Next match, Saturday March 29 v Ankaraspor.

Lucas Cavallini – Nacional (URU – D1):

Saturday, March 22, subbed in at the 81st minute a 2-1 victory over Miramar Misiones.



ACROSS THE BORDER Kyle Porter – DC United:

Saturday, March 22, subbed in at the 66th minute in a 1-0 loss to Toronto FC. Patrice Bernier – Montreal Impact:

Sunday, March 23, played 70 minutes in a 2-0 loss to the Seattle Sounders. Rob Friend – LA Galaxy:

Saturday, March 22, played all 90 minutes in a 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake. Will Johnson – Portland Timbers:

Saturday, March 22, played all 90 minutes in a 2-0 loss to Colorado Rapids. Dwayne De Rosario – Toronto FC:

Saturday, March 22, subbed in at the 63rd minute in a 1-0 victory over DC United. Doneil Henry – Toronto FC:

Saturday, March 22, played all 90 minutes in a 1-0 victory over DC United. Jonathan Osorio – Toronto FC:

Saturday, March 22, played all 90 minutes in a 1-0 victory over DC United.

Russel Teibert – Vancouver Whitecaps:

Saturday, March 22, played 69 minutes in a 0-0 draw with New England.

