Elsewhere, Patrick Beach kept a clean sheet in his Ligue 1 debut for Troyes, Nestory Irankunda looked lively on his Sporting debut, and Jackson Irvine assisted the only goal in Cerezo Osaka’s J1 League win.
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**The Headliners**
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### **Herrington impresses on Premier League debut**
Teenager Lucas Herrington added another milestone to his incredible year, making his Premier League debut in newly promoted Hull City’s 2-0 victory over football giants Manchester United.
Herrington watched from the bench as Hull took an unexpected two-goal lead before slotting into defence to help see out the final half hour of the match.
The youngster was typically assured on the big stage and won several aerial duels to help the unfancied Hull to a clean sheet.
He will have the chance to make his starting debut midweek when Hull travel to take on Stoke City in the EFL Cup on Wednesday morning (AEST).
**Result:** Hull City 2 – 0 Manchester United
### **Irankunda lively in first Sporting CP glimpse**
Nestory Irankunda showed large amounts of promise after making his Sporting CP debut from the bench.
The electric forward played 22 minutes in the team’s 3-1 victory over Alverca. He created three chances in that time, won three ground duels, drew two fouls, and completed 12/15 passes, for an 80% completion rate.
It was an exciting glimpse into what the 20-year-old could bring to the European giants this season.
**Result:** Sporting CP 3 – 1 Alverca
### **Beach keeps clean sheet as Troyes re-enter Ligue 1 with a draw**
Patrick Beach once again proved he can adapt to the big stage, keeping a clean sheet as ES Troyes drew 0-0 with Paris FC.
The 23-year-old is no stranger to being thrown in the deep end this year and once again emerged with credit, remaining composed as the newly promoted side picked up a point to start their league campaign.
They’ll be hoping for their first three points against Lorient next week.
**Result:** ES Troyes 0 – 0 Paris FC
**Other Standouts**
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**Jackson Irvine** made his first goal contribution in his first start in the J-League, assisting the only goal in Cerezo Osaka’s 1-0 victory against Shimizu S-Pulse. Osaka have gotten off to a good start, winning two of their first three games, and will hope to continue that momentum in the Emperor’s Cup midweek.
**Result:** Cerezo Osaka 1 – 0 Shimizu S-Pulse
**Max Balard** was huge for NAC Breda on the weekend, making three key passes with 93% passing accuracy in their 3-2 victory over Jong Ajax. The midfield metronome also made seven progressive carries in an impressive overall performance.
**Result:** NAC Breda 3 – 2 Jong Ajax
**Elsewhere Abroad**
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**Riley McGree (Middlesbrough, EFL Championship)** – 30 minutes in 2-1 defeat against Blackburn Rovers
**Mohamed Toure (Norwich City, EFL Championship) –** 90 minutes in 3-0 defeat to Millwall
**Joe Gauci (Lincoln City, EFL Championship)** – unused substitute in 3-1 defeat to Portsmouth
**Alex Robertson (Cardiff City, EFL Championship)** – 90 minutes and yellow card in 2-2 draw with Derby County
**Hayden Matthews (Portsmouth, EFL Championship) –** not in matchday squad v Lincoln
**Harry Souttar (Leicester City; EFL League One)** – 90 minutes in 2-1 defeat to Burton Albion
**Sam Silvera (MK Dons, EFL League One)** – not in matchday squad for 1-1 draw with Huddersfield
**Connor Metcalfe (FC St. Pauli; 2. Bundesliga) –** 13 minutes in 2-0 defeat v Rot-Weiss Essen in the DFB-Pokal
**Kai Trewin (New York City FC; MLS) –** not in matchday squad for 1-1 draw with New England
**Aiden O’Neill (New York City FC; MLS) -** not in matchday squad for 1-1 draw with New England
**Patrick Yazbek (Nashville SC, MLS) –** 62 minutes in dramatic 3-2 comeback win against Columbus
**Kye Rowles (D.C United, MLS)** – not in matchday squad for 3-1 defeat v Charlotte
**Tete Yengi (Machida Zelvia, J1 League)** – 90 minutes in 3-0 win over Urawa Reds to remain top of league
**Jason Geria (Albirex Niigata; J2 League)** – not in matchday squad in 1-0 win v Fujieda MYFC
**Paul Izzo (Randers; Danish Superliga)** – half-time substitute in 1-0 defeat to Midtylland
**Ryan Teague (KV Mechelen, Belgian Pro League)** – not in matchday squad for 2-0 defeat to Charleroi
**Ajdin Hrustic (Al Nasr; UAE Pro League)** – 84 minutes in 1-0 victory over Al-Wahda - his competitive club debut
**Deni Juric (Wisla Plock, Ekstraklasa)** – 81st minute substitute in 5-0 defeat against GKS Katowice
**Fran Karačić (Hajduk Split, HNL)** – not in matchday squad in 4-0 win over Osijek
### Unavailable players
**Jordy Bos (Feyenoord, Eredivisie)** – Injured
**Lewis Miller (Blackburn, EFL Championship)** – Injured
**Cameron Burgess (Swansea City; EFL Championship)** – Injured
**Jacob Italiano (Grazer AK; Austrian Bundesliga)** – Injured
**Midweek Fixtures**
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**Mathew Ryan (Levante, La Liga)** – v Osasuna, Tuesday 25 August, 3.30am AEST
**Paul Okon-Engstler (1. FC Köln, Bundesliga)** – v Wurzburger Kickers in DFB-Pokal, Tuesday 25 August, 2.00am AEST
**Lucas Herrington (Hull City, EFL Championship) –** v Stoke City in EFL Cup, Wednedsay 26 August, 4.45am AEST
**Jackson Irvine (Cerezo Osaka, J1 League)** – v F.C Gifu in the Emperor’s Cup, Wednesday 26 August, 7.30pm AEST
**Riley McGree (Middlesbrough, EFL Championship) –** v Doncaster in EFL Cup, Wednesday 26 August, 4.30am AEST
**Alex Robertson (Cardiff City, EFL Championship) –** v Norwich City in EFL Cup, Wednesday 26 August, 4.00am AEST
**Harry Souttar (Leicester City; EFL League One) –** v Ipswich Town in EFL Cup, Wednesday 26 August, 4.45am AEST
**Tete Yengi (Machida Zelvia, J1 League) –** v Morioka in Emperor’s Cup, Wednesday 26 August, 7.30pm AEST
**Jason Geria (Albirex Niigata; J2 League)** – v Kagoshima United in Emperor’s Cup, Wednesday 26 August 8.00pm AEST
**Ajdin Hrustic (Al Nasr; UAE Pro League)** – v Al-Ettifaq, Wednedsay 26 August, 4.00am AEST
**Nicholas D’Agostino (Viking FK, Eliteserien) –** v Dinamo Zagreb in the UEFA Champions League play-off, Thursday 27 August, 5.00am AEST
**Gianni Stensness (Viking FK, Eliteserien) -** v Dinamo Zagreb in the UEFA Champions League play-off, Thursday 27 August, 5.00am AEST
**Fran Karačić (Hajduk Split, HNL) –** v Rakow Czestochowa in Euopa Conference League Play-off second leg, Friday 28 August, 3
**Martin Boyle (Hibernian, Scottish Premiership)** – v Gent in Europa Conference League Play-off Second Leg, Friday 28 August 5am AEST
**Cammy Devlin (Rangers; Scottish Premiership) –** v Jablonec in Europa Conference League Play-off Second Leg, Friday 28 August 2.00am AEST (suspended)