Ayanda Patosi scored his first goal in the 2021/22 Persian Gulf Pro League for Foolad while a host of South Africans were also in action abroad.
The South Africa international playmaker played the full 90 minutes in the 1-1 draw against FC Nassaji Mazandaran and opened the scoring with a header after 16 minutes.
He wasn’t the only one to get on the scoresheet as Braga B winger Kobamelo Kodisang also found the net in their third-tier clash against Sao Joao Ver.
The 22-year-old scored a stoppage-time stunner as they ran out 4-3 winners to move to the summit of the table to remain on course for promotion.
Bafana Bafana defender Siyanda Xulu played the entire match for Hapoel Tel Aviv as they held Netanya to a 1-1 draw in their Israel Ligat ha’Al encounter.
Thabo Cele featured in the final 10 minutes for Radomiak Radom as they won 2-1 against league leaders Lech Poznan. The three points kept them in fifth but just seven points off the Polish giants.
Khanya Leshabela was given eight minutes of game time for Shrewsbury Town as they lost 1-0 against Doncaster Rovers in their League One game.
Lebo Phiri was an unused substitute for Rizespor during their 3-1 victory over Goztepe in the Turkish Super Lig.
