Aussies Abroad: Kruse on fire in Germany

Caltex Socceroos winger Robbie Kruse is finding form at the right time in Germany, scoring for the second club game in succession.

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Kruse opened the scoring for Bochum in their home clash with Heidenheim overnight.

Unfortunately, Heidenheim equalised shortly afterwards and found a winner in the 73rd minute.

Kruse's side sit 12th in the 18-team Bundesliga 2 after six matches.

A POINT FOR LECKIE

Mathew Leckie has taken a full part in his side's latest Bundesliga outing.

The Caltex Socceroos attacker played 90 minutes as Hertha Berlin came from behind to draw 1-1 at home with Hoffenheim.

It was a second straight draw for Leckie's side, who are eleventh after four games.

MACCA OFF THE BENCH

Jamie Maclaren has been a late participant in Darmstadt's 4-3 home win over Arminia Bielefeld.

The fringe Caltex Socceroos striker was introduced in the 88th minute of his side's victory, which sees them move to second place on the Bundesliga 2 ladder.

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