Aussies in Action: Ryan Shines in France, Boyle finds the net against Rangers at Ibrox

How did our overseas stars perform over the weekend?

Leading the way once more is starting Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan, who played a pivotal role in Lens’ 1-0 victory against relegation rivals Saint-Étienne. His penalty save has helped maintain their slim chances of qualifying for European competition.

Ryan earned a solid 7.5 out of 10 for his three saves, marking his fourth clean sheet in just six matches for both club and country.

Al Wehda is actively fighting to stave off relegation and has eight matches remaining to secure their place in the league.

In the Scottish Premiership, seasoned campaigner Martin Boyle inspired Hibernian to an unexpected 2-0 triumph away at Rangers, despite Hibs starting the round a full 18 points behind the Glasgow heavyweights.

This goal was Boyle’s seventh against Rangers, but notably, it was also his first scored at Ibrox, ticking off a significant milestone for many Scottish footballers.

Hartberg is now in a favourable position to avoid relegation, having won two of their last four matches. Drew’s side is also set to compete in the OFB Cup final against Wolfsberger AC on the first weekend of May.

Although Gethin Jones has not featured as much for Bolton Wanderers as he would have hoped, he may have secured himself a few more important minutes after providing the cross for teammate Aaron Collins to net the only goal in their 1-0 victory over Bristol Rovers in League One.

This win keeps them in sixth place, with the teams finishing third to sixth moving on to the end-of-season promotion play-offs.

Meanwhile, 35-year-old defender Ryan McGowan celebrated a 3-0 win for Livingston against Queen’s Park in the Scottish Championship, assisting the second goal scored by new signing Robbie Muirhead. Livingston seems poised to contend in their own play-offs for a return to the Premiership.