Japan U20 5-2 Australia U20 by Alyce Collett (8/4/26) Above: Japan have completed an undefeated run in the group stage of the U20 Women’s Asian Cup, and perhaps sent a message to the rest of the competition in the process. Photo: via AFC. The Young Matildas have had a bit of a reality check in their finalContinue reading “History repeats as Aussies taught lesson by the might of Japan”
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Victory hold up their end of the bargain but now forced into nervous wait
Perth Glory 0-1 Melbourne Victory by Alyce Collett (3/4/26) Above: A well timed header from Claudia Bunge (far left) was the difference on the scoreboard for Melbourne Victory. Photo: Rob Lizzi for Impetus. Melbourne Victory has picked up an important 1-0 win tonight, and for the moment has moved into the top six of the A-League Women’s ladder.Continue reading “Victory hold up their end of the bargain but now forced into nervous wait”
Nix secure bigger prize than just three points
Adelaide United 0-2 Wellington Phoenix by Alyce Collett (3/4/26) Above: It was a night to remember for the Wellington Phoenix as they defeated Adelaide United to lock in second place on the ladder. Photo: via A-Leagues. Wellington Phoenix has locked in second spot on the A-League Women’s ladder after a 2-0 win over Adelaide United tonight. The homeContinue reading “Nix secure bigger prize than just three points”
Teenage bolter headlines latest Lionesses squad
by Damion Arnold (31/3/26) Above: Teenager Erica Meg Parkinson has been called up to the England senior team for the first time. Photo: via England Football. Sarina Wiegman has named 23 players for England’s next FIFA World Cup 2027 qualifiers in April with the Lionesses facing Spain at Wembley before traveling abroad to face Iceland. Perhaps the mostContinue reading “Teenage bolter headlines latest Lionesses squad”
City tested but ultimately move on in continental quest
Melbourne City 2-1 PFC Nasaf by Alyce Collett (25/3/26) Above: Melbourne City celebrate after Chinaza Uchendu (second from left) scored a late winner to send City through to the semi finals of the Asian Champions League. Photo: via AFC. Melbourne City are through to the Semi Finals of the Women’s Asian Champions League after a 2-1 win overContinue reading “City tested but ultimately move on in continental quest”
City excited for another continental journey despite unknown opposition
by Alyce Collett (25/3/26) Above: Michael Matricciani (left) and Taylor Otto (right) spoke to the media ahead of this afternoon’s big Asian Champions League clash between Melbourne City and PFC Nasaf. Photo: Alyce Collett for Impetus. Today is a big day for Melbourne City, with the team set to compete in yet another Women’s Asian Champions League QuarterContinue reading “City excited for another continental journey despite unknown opposition”
Sydney shock rivals in Big Blue
Sydney FC 2-1 Melbourne Victory by Emma Burke (28/3/26) Above: Riley Tanner (centre) celebrates with team mates after scoring today against Melbourne Victory. Photo: via the A-Leagues. A double from Riley Tanner secured Sydney FC a 2-1 win over Melbourne Victory in the Big Blue, throwing a spanner in the works of the visiting team’s finals hopes. ThisContinue reading “Sydney shock rivals in Big Blue”
Five-star performance keeps Brisbane’s finals hopes alive
Brisbane Roar 5-2 Perth Glory by Alice de Koster-Kitto (27/3/26) Above: Momo Hayashi celebrates after scoring one of the two goals she scored tonight against the Perth Glory. Photo: via the A-Leagues. A match full of end-to-end action saw Brisbane Roar take the points against Perth Glory in the penultimate round of the Ninja A-League. There was noContinue reading “Five-star performance keeps Brisbane’s finals hopes alive”
Mariners sail past Phoenix to steal important win
Central Coast Mariners 2-1 Wellington Phoenix by Alyce Collett (25/3/26) Above: Central Coast Mariners players celebrate after scoring one of their two goals they scored tonight against the Wellington Phoenix. Photo: via the A-Leagues. The Central Coast Mariners have picked up an important three points in the race for finals qualification after a shock 2-1 win over theContinue reading “Mariners sail past Phoenix to steal important win”
Japan break host hearts to win Asian Cup number three
Japan 1-0 Australia By Alyce Collett 21/3/2026 Above: Maika Hamano (second from right) celebrates with team mates after scoring the match winning goal of the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup final. Photo: via AFC. Japan are the champions of Asia for 2026, after defeating Australia 1-0 in tonight’s final. While Maika Hamano’s first half goal was whatContinue reading “Japan break host hearts to win Asian Cup number three”
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