Chipperfield struck in Basel's important 2-1 win over Young Boys in Switzerland's Super League on Saturday, to celebrate signing a new deal which keeps him at St Jakob-Park until June 2012.

Young Boys had gone ahead on 21 minutes through Henri Bienvenu's deflected effort, but Chipperfield equalised five minutes later.

The former Socceroo levelled with a neat left-foot finish from Berang Safari's left-wing cross.

The goal was the 35-year-old veteran's eighth in all competitions this season.

And Chipperfield had more to celebrate late on as Alexander Frei scored an 85th-minute winner to end Basel's run of three consecutive draws and extend their league lead to four points from second-placed FC Zurich.

In England's Championship, Scott McDonald scored a spectacular first-half hat-trick in Middlesbrough's 4-2 win over Richard Garcia's Hull City on Saturday.

Middlesbrough had trailed early when Garcia headed for Jay Simpson to give the Tigers a third-minute lead, before McDonald struck back.

The Socceroo equalised on 11 minutes with a cool finish in a one-on-one situation, before putting Boro ahead two minutes later lashing in a loose ball inside the box after a Hull defensive error.

Julio Arca added a third for Boro on 26 minutes, before McDonald completed his hat-trick before the interval, expertly bringing down Barry Robson's cross before shooting in from close-range.

McDonald was replaced on 67 minutes with either cramp or a hamstring injury, as Hull pulled one back in the second-half but the damage was done. Garcia played a full game for the Tigers, while Rhys Williams was rested for Boro.

After the game, Boro boss Tony Mowbray praised McDonald, saying: "Whether he scores or not, Scott works his socks off for the football team. He's a centre-forward who I've asked to play slightly differently from the way he was used to playing with Celtic.

"He's having to work very much harder for the team and he's taken that on without any moaning and groaning. He obviously enjoys scoring goals and he'll have enjoyed that today."

In England's Premier League, Tim Cahill returned from a foot injury as a half-time substitute in Everton's 1-0 loss to Manchester United on Saturday.

Elsewhere, Mark Schwarzer played a full game as Fulham drew 1-1 at Wolverhampton on Saturday.

In Italy's Serie A, Mark Bresciano started for the fourth consecutive game, playing 71 minutes, as Lazio lost 2-1 to Inter Milan on Saturday.

Lazio remain in the fourth and final UEFA Champions League spot in Serie A, after fifth-placed Udinese lost at home to Parma.

In Italy's Serie B, Adrian Madaschi put in a full shift as struggling Portogruaro scored twice late to clinch a dramatic 2-1 win at leaders Siena on Friday.

The result takes Portogruaro to 40 points, but they remain in the bottom three in Italy's second tier, one point behind Ascoli in 19th.

Elsewhere, Socceroo Carl Valeri played a full game as 17th-placed Sassuolo lost 2-1 to 21st-placed Triestina on Friday.

In Germany's Bundesliga, Mitch Langerak was an unused substitute as leaders Borussia Dortmund slumped to a shock 1-0 loss at struggling Borussia Moenchengladbach on Saturday.

Dortmund now hold a five-point advantage from second-placed Leverkusen who won against Hoffenheim.

In Germany's 2.Bundesliga, Dario Vidosic started and played 66 minutes as Arminia Bielefeld lost 2-0 at Fortuna Dusseldorf on Sunday to confirm their relegation from the division.

In Holland's Eredivisie, Tommy Oar started but was replaced at the break after a goalless first-half as FC Utrecht went onto end their four-game losing streak with a 4-2 win over Vitesse on Sunday.

Fellow Australian Michael Zullo put in a solid full shift for Utrecht, while Adam Sarota was an unused sub.

Elsewhere, Brett Holman played a full game as AZ Alkmaar lost 2-1 at bottom-club Willem II on Saturday.

In Holland's Eerste Divisie, James Holland started and played 83 minutes as Sparta Rotterdam lost 3-1 at FC Volendam on Friday.

In Turkey's Super Lig, Lucas Neill was a 75th-minute substitute while Harry Kewell did not play as Galatasaray drew 1-1 with James Troisi's Kayserispor on Saturday. Troisi started and played 84 minutes for Kayserispor.

Elsewhere, Mile Jedinak played a full game as Genclerbirligi drew 1-1 with Kasimpasa on Sunday.

In Sweden's Allsvenskan, Ante Covic made his first appearance of the season as a 30th-minute substitute after an injury to Elfsborg keeper Jesper Christiansen as they won 3-0 against Malmo FF on Sunday.

In Czech Republic's Gambrinus Liga, Kerem Bulut did not play as Mlada Boleslav lost 3-1 at Bohemians 1905 on Sunday.

In Scotland's Premier League, Ryan McGowan was an unused substitute as Hearts blew a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Motherwell on Saturday, while Aaron Mooy was also an unused sub as St Mirren drew 1-1 at Hibernian on Sunday.

In Scotland's Second Division, Matthew Park and Dylan McGowan played full games as East Fife won 2-0 at Peterhead on Saturday.

Returning to England's Championship, Aussie keeper Brad Jones saved a penalty as Derby County lost 4-2 to Burnley on Saturday.

Elsewhere, young Aussie defender Bailey Wright was a 42nd-minute substitute as struggling Preston North End had a bad day losing 4-0 to Millwall on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Shane Lowry played a full game as relegation-threatened Sheffield United claimed a much-needed 3-2 win over Bristol City, while Neil Kilkenny was a half-time sub in Leeds' 0-0 draw with Adam Federici's Reading on Friday. Federici was an unused sub.

In England's League One, James Wesolowski started and played 61 minutes as Peterborough's automatic promotion hopes were dealt a blow after a 2-1 loss to Leyton Orient on Friday.

In England's League Two, Shane Cansdell-Sherriff played a full game and provided an assist as Shrewsbury won 2-0 at Hereford to move up to third place on Saturday.

Elsewhere, Alex Cisak kept a clean sheet as Accrington beat Bradford 3-0, Jamie Young put in a full shift as Aldershot lost 2-1 to Burton while Daniel Leach played a full game as struggling Barnet won 4-2 at Gillingham on Saturday.

In Japan's J.League, Matt Spiranovic won the battle of the Aussies as Urawa Red Diamonds defeated Joshua Kennedy's Nagoya Grampus 3-0 on Sunday. Both Socceroos played full games for their respective sides.

Elsewhere, Alex Brosque was a 67th-minute sub while Eddy Bosnar wasn't in the matchday squad as Shimizu S-Pulse defeated Avispa Fukuoka 1-0 on Saturday.

In Japan's J2.League, Mark Milligan was back in action as a 46th-minute substitute providing an assist with one of his trademark long throws as JEF United defeated Jade North's FC Tokyo 3-0 on Sunday. North was an unused sub.

In Korea's K-League, Iain Fyfe started but had to be replaced after 28 minutes as Busan I'Park won 3-1 at Daejeon Citizen on Sunday.

Elsewhere, Luke DeVere put in a full shift as Gyeongnam won 2-1 at Suwon Bluewings, Sasa Ognenovski played a full game as Seongnam lost 2-1 at Jeju United, while Rob Cornthwaite didn't play despite scoring in midweek as Chunnam Dragons lost 1-0 against Sangju Sangmu.

In China's Super League, Adam Kwasnik was in the thick of the action, playing a full game as Chengdu Blades lost 1-0 at home to Nanchang Bayi on Sunday.

With fellow Aussie Brendon Santalab on the sidelines with an ankle injury, Kwasnik led the line for Chengdu and screwed a 21st-minute chance wide.

On 50 minutes, Kwasnik had the ball in the back of the net but it was ruled out for offside.

And Chengdu would regret those missed opportunities when Liu Yu conceded a penalty, which Diego Vera duly converted on 70 minutes for the winner.

Elsewhere, Dino Djulbic put in a full shift as Shaanxi Chanba lost 2-1 at Shandong Luneng, while Dean Heffernan returned from suspension, playing a full game, in Liaoning's 1-0 win over Adam Griffiths' Hangzhou. Griffiths played a full game.