Aussies abroad update

Mitch Langerak replaced the dropped Roman Weidenfeller and helped struggling Borussia Dortmund record a much-needed 1-0 win at home to Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga.

"I'm delighted we won today and of course because we kept a clean sheet," Langerak was quoted as saying by the Bundesliga website.

"I was a bit surprised to play tonight - I only found out today I'd play and I'm very pleased with how it went."

In the 2. Bundesliga, Ben Halloran scored to equalise for Fortuna Dusseldorf but couldn't prevent his side from going down 3-1 at home to Sandhausen. 

UK

Jackson Irvine, on loan from Celtic, played a full game for Ross County as they lost 3-2 at home to Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership. 

Asia

Mark Bresciano played a full game for Al Gharafa in a 1-0 win over Al Kharitiyath in the Qatar Stars League.

Brett Holman equalised for Al Nasr, who came from behind to defeat Al Ahli 2-1 at home in the Arabian Gulf League.