The news wasn’t as good for Alex Brosque, as a persistent groin injury continues to hamper the striker, leaving him in doubt for the upcoming qualifiers.

In Holland, Tommy Oar played a full game as FC Utrecht booked their spot in next season’s Europa League competition following 3-2 aggregate victory over FC Twente, despite losing the second leg 2-1. Oar had a busy first half in the contest with his set-pieces and clever passing causing havoc, although he could have done better with a shooting opportunity, scuffing a shot which was saved by  Twente ‘keeper Sander Boschker. The former Brisbane Roar winger appeared to tire in the second half with his influence waning as the match went on. Michael Zullo was absent from the match-day squad, while Adam Sarota remained out with a knee injury.

In the UEFA Champions League, Mitch Langerak was an unused substitute as Borussia Dortmund conceded a late goal to lose 2-1 to Bayern Munich.

In Austria, James Holland played a full game in midfield as champions Austria Wien lost 3-0 to Red Bull Salzburg. Wien wrapped up the title midweek following a 4-0 thumping of Mattersburg.

In Russia, Luke Wilkshire was absent from the match-day squad as Dinamo Moscow missed out on a Europa League spot following a 0-0 draw with Volga Novgorod.

In the Scottish Cup Final, Tom Rogic was an unused substitute as Celtic eased past Hibernian 3-0.

In Ireland, Mark Griffin was absent from the match-day squad as Derry City drew 1-1 with Cork City.

In the American MLS, Tim Cahill continued his good form with an assist as the New York Red Bulls scored a second half stoppage time goal to salvage a 2-2 draw with Columbus Crew. Cahill set up Thierry Henry on 30 minutes with a perfectly weighted lofted pass which the Frenchman ran onto and cleverly lobbed ‘keeper Andy Gruenebaum.

In the J-League, Josh Kennedy found the back of the net for Nagoya Grampus in their 2-1 loss to Cerezo Osaka. Kennedy scored a consolation goal for his side in second half stoppage time with a well directed header from a free-kick beating Osaka ‘keeper Jin Hyeon-Kim at his far post.

In South Korea, Adrian Madaschi was a 77th minute substitute as Jeju United played out a thrilling 4-4 draw with FC Seoul. Madaschi provided the assist for what looked like the winner in the 92nd minute, directing a header from a free-kick across goal where the unmarked Dong-Hyeon Seo tapped home, only for Seoul to earn a penalty just moments later and convert.

Elsewhere, Robbie Cornthwaite was an unused substitute as Chunnam Dragons beat Suwon Bluewings 1-0. Eddy Bosnar was an unused substitute for Suwon.

Luke Devere was an unused substitute as Gyeongnam lost 4-1 to Ulsan Hyundai, while Nathan Burns was absent from the match-day squad as Incheon United beat Busan I’Park 3-0.

Alex Wilkinson was absent from the match-day squad as Jeonbuk Motors beat Brendan Hamill’s Gangwon FC 3-1. Hamill, on loan from Seongnam, was also absent from the match-day squad.

In the Chinese Super League, Ryan McGowan played a full game in defence as Shandong Luneng beat Wuhan Zall 4-1.

Erik Paartalu played a full game in midfield as Tianjin Teda lost 1-0 to Guizhou Renhe. Paartalu tested Guizhou ‘keeper Zhang Lie from range early in the contest, before his long throw into the box caused chaos, almost resulting in a goal for Carmelo Valencia. Jonas Salley played a full game for Guizhou in the clash.

Elsewhere, Matt McKay played a full game in midfield as Changchun Yatai continued their poor form with a 3-1 loss to Shanghai Shenxin, who were without Michael Marrone, while Rostyn Griffiths was absent with a knee problem as Guangzhou R&F beat Dalian Aerbin 3-2.

In the UAE Pro-League, Alex Brosque remained out with a persistent groin problem as Al Ain were crowned champions following a 2-1 win over Al Nasr. Brosque finished the season with 10 league goals.

Dino Djulbic played a full game in defence as Al Wahda finished the season in seventh following a 2-2 draw with Al Jazira.

In Indonesia, former Brisbane Roar midfielder Mario Karlovic scored for Persebaya Surabaya in their 5-1 win over Persibo.