Gatt Sparks Molde Rout

Published: Monday, 14. May, 2012 in category Americans Abroad

 

Two Americans rang the bell in foreign lands this weekend, with Josh Gatt notching a goal and assist in Molde FK's 5-1 win at Stabaek.

With Ricardo Clark and Sean Cunningham in for the hosts, the young winger raced in alone to slot the third and crossed to set up the fourth goal for the champs.

Also in Norway, Steve Clark and Honefoss had a rough day at the office in a 4-1 home loss to Odd Grenland.

The second scorer of the weekend was in the Netherlands, where Charles Kazlauskas continued his hot streak as Helmond Sport swpet into the promotion final with a 2-0 win at rivasl FC Eindhoven.

The handyman, who has two goals and two assists in the last six games, nodded home the capper midway through the opening period.

Around the world in Mexico, Herculez Gomez was a 51st minute sub, helping Santos Laguna rally from two down for 2-2 draw with Pumas that clinched their place in the Clausura final against Monterrey.

Back across the globe in England, Brad Friedel made five good saves as Tottenham clinched fourth place with a 2-0 victory over Fulham.

Tim Howard had a bit less work to do in backstopping Everton to a 3-1 win over Newcastle.

Bolton defender Tim Ream went close to saving the club from relegation in stoppage time, but his header was stopped, leaving the visitors with a dooming 2-2 draw at Stoke City.

Eric Lichaj was strong at left back in Aston Villa's 2-0 defeat at Norwich City.

In nearby Scotland, Maurice Edu recorded two assists and Alejandro Bedoya added one as Rangers closed their season with a 4-0 win at St. Johnstone.

Heading to Italy, Michael Bradley and Chievo ended the Scudetto chase in 11th following a 1-0 victory against Lecce.

Over in Denmark, Conor O'Brien and SonderjyskE held league leaders FC Copenhagen to a 2-2 draw after being up two with less than a quarter hour to go.

Clarence Goodson saw yellow as Brondby were on the wrong end of a 5-1 decision at AGF Aarhus.

HB Koge brought Brad Rusin into defense on the hour of a 3-1 defeat to guests Silkeborg.

In Belgium, Mikkel Diskerud watched on as Gent scored a 3-1 wn over Genk.

Over in Israel, Leo Krupnick notched an assist as Maccabi Netanya stormed back from two down for a 3-2 last-gasp win over closing day visitors Bnei Sachnin.