ghanaians footballers abroad performanace - Emmanuel Boateng scores hat trick against barcelona

European football expert, Reuben Obodai brings you a comprehensive update on how Ghanaian players performed in abroad this weekend. It was a mixed weekend for Ghanaian players as some finished the season with flourish while others ended in agony. It was a day to savour for Emmanuel Boateng who hit his first hat-trick in the Spanish top flight league against no minnow side like Barcelona - as Levante put breaks on Los Cules 43-match unbeaten streak. The former Ghana youth forward became the first player in 13 years to net a hat-trick in a La Liga match against FC Barcelona, since Diego Forlan for Villarreal on 22 May, 2005 - what a feat that was. There was joy in Turkey as John Boye, who spent large parts of the campaign on the treatment table, grabbing a goal for Sivasspor. However, in that same league, Kamal Issah and Elvis Manu suffered relegation with Genclerbirligi. What a blistering start to a campaign in China...Frank Acheampong again won three points for Tianjin Teda with his solitary goal. Kassim Nuhu finally laid his hands on the Swiss League trophy after Young Boys finished the campaign on a high following a 3-0 win over Lugano. Finally, Bernard Mensah - who has been one of Ghana's consistent performers during the nine-month period, ended the season with an injury in Kasimpasa win over Genclerbirligi. Me and my team will bring you more updates on that in the coming week. Reuben Obodai gives you a lowdown on how the players fared in abroad... ENGLAND Jeffrey Schlupp was an unused substitute for Crystal Palace in their 2-0 win over relegated West Bromwich Albion at the Selhurst Park. Christian Atsu missed Newcastle United 3-0 victory over Chelsea through injury. Daniel Amartey missed Leicester City 5-4 loss at Tottenham Hotspurs through injury. Collins Quaner missed Huddersfield 1-0 home loss to Arsenal through injury. Andre Ayew provided an assist for Swansea City in their 2-1 defeat to Stoke City. Jordan Ayew also played full period – a result which means the Swans seven-year stay in the Premier League has come to an end. In the Championship, Albert Adomah lasted 71 minutes for Aston Villa in their 1-0 win over Middlesbrough in the Championship semifinal first leg at the Riverside Stadium. Tarique Fosu returned from injury to play 63 minutes for Charlton Athletic in their 1-0 defeat at Shrewsbury in the League One semifinal first leg. SPAIN Mubarak Wakaso lasted 54 minutes for Deportivo Alaves in their 3-1 win over already Athletic Bilbao. Thomas Partey picked a booking but played full throttle for Atletico Madrid in their 1-0 win at Getafe. SulleyMuntari missed Deportivo La Coruna 3-1 loss at home to Villarreal through muscle injury. Emmanuel Boateng scored his debut hat-trick in Laliga as UD Levante defeated Barcelona 5-4 to end their unbeaten record. ITALY Kwadwo Asamoah warmed the bench for Juventus in their goalless draw against AS Roma - The Old Ladies will be handed for their seventh league title next week. Alfred Duncan was one of the maim architects for Sassuolo as they shattered Inter Milan European dream at the San Siro Stadium after winning 2-1. Claude Adjepong played full minutes for the victors. Isaac Cofie captained Genoa for the first time this season but they were humbled 1-0 by Benevento Calcio. Bright Gyamfi lasted 67 minutes for Benevento, who have been relegated from the Serie A, just a season after winning promotion. Godfred Donsah returned from long injury layoff to make a cameo appearance for Bologna in their 2-1 loss against Chievo Verona. Afriyie Acquah made a cameo appearance for Torino in their 2-1 win over Spal. In the Serie B, Bright Addae lasted full throttle for Ascoli in their vital 1-0 win at Pescara. Isaac Donkor picked a booking but played 90 minutes for AC Cesena in their goalless draw at Palermo. Yusif Rahman Chibsah enjoyed 90 minutes for Frosinone in their 1-0 win Entella to edge closer to winning automatic promotion to the top flight league. Emmanuel Besea was an unused substitute for the victors. Moses Odjer made a cameo appearance for Salernitana in their 1-0 defeat at Foggia. Patrick Asmah warmed the bench for the losers. FRANCE Enock Kwarteng was left out of Nantes squad that recorded a 2-0 win at Angers to finish 10th on the French Ligue 1 table. Goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi returned to the post for Sochaux Montbilliard in their 2-1 loss at Bourg Peronnas. Grejohn Kyei was left out of already promoted Ligue 1 side Stade Reims in their 2-2 draw with Olympique Nimes. Ebenezer Assifuah made a cameo appearance for Le Havre in their 2-0 victory over Tours. GERMANY Kevin-Prince Boateng lasted full throttle for Eintracht Frankfurt as they were pipped 1-0 by Schalke 04. Baba Rahman made a cameo appearance for the victors but Bernard Tekpetey was left out of their squad. Gideon Jung lasted 90 minutes for SV Hamburg in their 2-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach. Despite the win, Hamburg were relegated from the top flight league for the first time in their history. Defender Joseph Baffo ends the season on the sideline after failing to recover from his injury as Eintracht Brauschweig suffered a 6-2 defeat at Holstein Kiel. Steffen Nkansah warmed the bench for the losers. The loss relegated Braunschwieg to Liga 3. Christopher Antwi-Adjei scored again for Paderbon in their 4-2 win at Fortuna Koln. Kwame Yeboah missed the game through injury while Michael Akoto was left out of the team. Marcel Appiah was introduced at half time for VfL Osnabruck in their 4-1 loss at Unterhaching. Agyemang Diawusie played 79 minutes for SV Wehen in their 2-0 win over Aalen. Wriedt Kwesi Okyere netted his 21st league goal for Bayern Munich II in their 3-1 win over Seligenporten. AUSTRIA David Atanga registered a goal for St. Polten in their 3-1 win against AC Altach. Samuel Tetteh lasted 75 minutes for LASK Linz in their 3-1 loss at Sturm Graz. Samuel Oppong lasted full period for BW Linz in their 2-2 draw with Hartberg.

 Kingsley Boateng warmed the bench for Reid in their 3-1 loss at already promoted Wacker Innsbruck. Felix Adjei missed Neustadt 2-1 win over Kapfenburg through injury. Gideon Mensah was left out FC Liefering squad after failing to recover from an injury as they suffered 3-2 defeat to FAC Vienna.

 BELGIUM Joseph Aidoo played full throttle for KRC Genk in their 4-1 win over Sporting Charleroi. Bernard Kumordzi missed Kortrijk 1-1 draw with Mouscron through injury. Kamal Sowah missed OH Leuven 2-1 loss against Zulte Waregem through a minor knock.

 Nana Akwesi Asare lasted full period for KAA Gent in their 1-0 win over Anderlecht in the Jupilar Championship playoffs. Francis Amuzu replaced Kenny Saief in the 15th minute for the Purple and White lads.
Dennis Appiah and Dauda Mohammed missed the game for Anderlecht through injuries but Emmanuel Adjei Sowah, who returned from a long injury layoff during the week played with the reserve side.
 Collins Tanor missed Beerschot Wilrijk 4-2 loss against Sporting Lokeren through injury. Elton Acolatse made a cameo appearance for Sint Truiden in their 2-1 win at Royal Antwerp.

Samuel Asamoah warmed the bench for the victors. Eric Ocansey returned from suspension to play 90 minutes for KAS Eupen in their 4-0 defeat at home to Oostende.

Abdul Manaf Nurudeen missed the game for the losers due to his involvement with Ghana’s U-20 team in their Africa Youth Championship qualifier against Algeria.

BULGARIA Ishmael Baidoo played 45 minutes for Septemvri Sofia in their 2-1 loss against Cherno More. Edwin Gyasi lasted 56 minutes for CSKA Sofia in their 2-0 win at Vereya. Ohene Carlos picked red card for Beroe in their 2-1 loss at Botev Plovdiv.

 CHINA Richmond Boakye-Yiadom was substituted in the 92nd minute for Jiangsu Suningin their 1-0 win over Darlian Yifang FC. Frank Acheampong scored his eight league goal for Tianjin Teda in their 1-0 win over Changchun Yatai.

 CROATIA Maxwell Boadu Acosty was not added to Rijeka squad that played goalless draw with Cibalia. Ahmed Said returned from injury but warmed the bench for Hadjuk Split in their 1-1 draw with Osijek. Obeng Regan was introduced in the 41st minute for Inter Zapresic in their 2-1 defeat against Lokomotiva Zagreb.

 CYPRUS Benjamin Asamoah played full 90 minutes for Doxa in their 3-0 loss against Paphos. Francis Narh came on at half time for the losers.

 CZECH REPUBLIC Benjamin Tetteh was not included in Bohemians 1905 squad that lost 3-1 at home to Mlada Boleslav.

 DENMARK Moro Ibrahim returned from suspension to play 85 minutes for Silkeborg 2-2 draw with Lyngby. Ernest Asante played full throttle for FC Nordjaelland in their 2-1 win over AC Horsen. Godsway Donyoh was taken off at half time. Kelvin Mensah was left out of Aalborg squad that beat FC Copenhagen 1-0.

 FINLAND Anthony Annan picked a booking but played full throttle for HJK Helsinki in their 1-0 loss against Inter Turku. Evans Mensah was an unused substitute for HJK.

 HUNGARY Joseph Paintsil played 90 minutes for Ferencvarosi in their 1-1 draw against Vasas. 

ICELAND Eli Keke lasted 90 minutes of action for Olafsvik in their 1-1 draw at Kopavogur.

 KAZAKHSTAN Patrick Twumasi jumped to the top of the scorers chat after scoring his 6th goal of the season for Astana FC in their 2-0 win at Atyrau. Gideon Baah is still waiting to make his debut for Kairat Almaty as they suffered 1-0 at Tobol. KOSOVO Kamal Abdul Basit, Arago Jamal and Abdul Bashiru all featured for FK Prishtina in their 1-0 win at Liria. LATVIA Rashid Obuobi enjoyed 90 minutes for Ventspils in their 2-2 draw at Metta/LU. Michael Ofosu Appiah failed to make the squad list for RFS in their 5-3 win at FK Leipaja.