Thursday
Australian International Martin Boyle scored a crucial goal for Hibernian in the Europa League Conference against HNK Rijeka. His side’s Third Qualifying Round finished 1-1 at Easter Road. The Edinburgh side will travel to Croatia for the second leg this Thursday.
Also in European action was The New Saints striker Declan McManus. The Welsh club’s No.9 scored a sensational hat-trick in Cardiff. His deadly finishing was key to securing a 4-2 victory in their first leg. TNS will be confident when they visit the Czech Republic to face Viktoria Plzen for a place in the Europa Conference Play-Off Round. The Scotsman is now the leading scorer in the competition.
Saturday
EFL Championship defender Liam Kitching came away from Cardiff City with a hard earned point following his Barnsley side’s 1-1 draw in their opening fixture.
Rotherham United made a winning start to their League One campaign. Jamie Lindsay’s men beat Plymouth Argyle 2-0 at The New York Stadium.
Also in League One; Gethin Jones featured for Bolton Wanderers in their entertaining 3-3 draw with MK Dons. It was honours even for Olly Lee’s Glllingham after the 1-1 draw with Lincoln City at The Priestfield.
Sunday
Jet-heeled winger Martin Boyle fired in the opening goal for Hibernian against Ross County at Easter Road. It was the Socceroo man’s third goal inside a week, with a 3-0 victory sending the Scottish giants to the summit of the SPL.
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