Joe McCarthy reveals how Irish players around the globe performed during the midweek fixtures…
MK Dons 2-3 Chesterfield
Connor Dimaio made his 25th appearance for Chesterfield.
In the same game, Jay O’Shea scored his 40th goal for the Spirites, and unfortunately picked up his first booking this season
Cheltenham 0-3 Colchester
Owen Garvan marked his first appearance of the season (his first appearance since the end of April) with an assist
Luton 1-3 Portsmouth
Defender Glen Rea made his 25th appearance for Luton
Plymouth 0-2 Barnet
Connor Smith returned to the Plymouth starting XI for the first time October 4th, and was booked for the first time in three months
Raith 1-1 Ayr
Joel Coustrain marked the first start of his career with his first senior strike
Seattle Sounders FC 2-1 Colorado Rapids
Kevin Doyle scored his first goal for the Rapids since October 14th, and was booked for the first time since October 16th
Sparta Prague 1-0 Southampton
Shane Long made his first start since October 20th
Central Coast Mariners 2-0 Perth Glory
Roy O’Donovan scored his fifth goal against Andy Keogh’s side.
Joe McCarthy