Qantas Socceroos striker Josh Kennedy continued his great season in front of goal in the J-League with the opener in Nagoya Grampus' 3-0 win over Montedio Yamagata.
Qantas Socceroos striker Josh Kennedy continued his great season in front of goal in the J-League with the opener in Nagoya Grampus' 3-0 win over Montedio Yamagata.
The 29-year-old is the league's top-scorer this season with 20 and his 194cm frame was again to the fore as he headed in Nagoya's opener on seven minutes.
In the United Arab Emirates, Socceroos captain Lucas Neill popped up to score the winner with six minutes left for Al Jazira in their 4-3 win over Ajman.
Also in the UAE, Mark Bresciano also got himself on the scoresheet as Al Nasr beat Al Ahli 4-0.
In the Barclays Premier League, a thrilling effort in goal by Mark Schwarzer saw Fulham hold Arsenal to a 1-1 draw.
The 39-year-old, who has hit UK headlines last week as he again signals he has no plans to retire, proved his value with seven saves at Emirates Stadium.
Tim Cahill, meanwhile, remains scoreless for Everton, but not for lack of trying.
The 32-year-old featured in the Toffees' 2-0 win over Bolton Wanderers but Cahill, who hasn't scored for Everton since December 20 last year, failed to join teammates Marouane Fellaini and Apostolos Vellios on the goal list.
Everton boss David Moyes said before the match he has been concerned about Cahill's form.
"It's a worry. Since Tim was away at the tournament last year it's been tough and he's not quite back to where we would want him to be, although his effort and the part he plays for us means he is still really important," Moyes said.
"He gets eight to 10 goals a season generally and we have no reason to think he won't get that."
Chris Herd missed a golden opportunity in the second half as Aston Villa were held to a 0-0 draw by Swansea at the Liberty Stadium.
Herd, who was called up by Socceroos coach Holger Osieck for the recent double-header against Oman and Thailand but had to withdraw through injury, headed wide from a tantialising cross late on in one of the best chances of a dour match.
In the Eredivisie, Michael Zullo played a full game while Adam Sarota came on as a substitute with 16 minutes remaining as FC Utrecht lost 2-0 to Brett Holman's AZ Alkmaar.
Matthew Leckie has been confined to reserve team duties of late as Borussia Monchengladbach enjoy life at the top of the Bundesliga. Their 3-0 win over Koln puts them equal top with Borussia Dortmund.
In the nPower Championship, Neil Kilkenny continued his recent excellent club form as Bristol City stunned leaders Southampton 2-0.
City have now gone five matches unbeaten and have climbed to within one point of safety.
Scott McDonald and Rhys Williams both played full games as Middlesbrough drew 1-1 with Peterborough United at London Road. Middlesbrough are down to fourth.
Mile Jedinak was booked as Crystal Place and Millwall drew 0-0 while Adam Federici was beaten twice but Reading rallied late to beat Ipswich Town 3-2 at Portman Road.
Matt McKay was an used substitute as Rangers suffered their first defeat of the Scottish Premier League season - a 1-0 loss at Kilmarnock.