Adelaide United 1-0 Western United by Alyce Collett (27/4/25) Above: Adelaide United celebrate Matilda McNamara’s winning goal. Photo: A-Leagues. Adelaide United have created history, defeating Western United 1-0 in the Elimination Final to win their first ever A-League Women’s final. After dominating early, Adelaide withstood relentless attacking from their visitors in the second half, andContinue reading “Adelaide seal semi spot”
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NPLW WA 2025 Round Six Wrap
by Ben Gilby & Ella McShane (27/4/25) With Balcatta Etna’s eagerly awaited clash with Perth SC called off on Friday, there were three games remaining this weekend, which produced 21 goals. Fremantle City 4-2 UWA-Nedlands by Ben Gilby Fremantle City overcame a dogged UWA-Nedlands side to gain their first win of the season at HiltonContinue reading “NPLW WA 2025 Round Six Wrap”
NPLW WA 2025 Round Five Wrap
20/4/25 Above: Daisy McAllister (next to referee’s outstretched arm) shows her joy as Perth SC celebrate their win over Perth RedStar on Saturday. Photo: Rob Lizzi. It was a truncated round on the Easter weekend with only two matches taking place. Ben Gilby and Ella McShane report on all the action. Perth SC 2-1 PerthContinue reading “NPLW WA 2025 Round Five Wrap”
Arsenal v Olympique Lyonnais – The Matildas perspective
20/4/25 Above: Olympique Lyonnais’ Ellie Carpenter celebrates with her teammates yesterday at The Emirates. Photo: Arsenal Women. Four Impetus writers – Alice de Koster-Kitto, Alyce Collett, Ella McShane, and Ben Gilby analyse yesterday’s European Champions League Semi-Final First Leg tie between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais, focusing on the Australian contingent involved. What it means forContinue reading “Arsenal v Olympique Lyonnais – The Matildas perspective”
Victory tune up for Finals with solid win
Melbourne Victory 2-0 Brisbane Roar by Alyce Collett (19/4/25) Above: Melbourne Victory celebrate today with goalscorers Alex Chidiac (facing camera) and Nikki Flannery (far right). Photo: Melbourne Victory. Melbourne Victory have had a solid tune-up for finals after defeating Brisbane Roar 2-0 this afternoon. The Victory were in control for much of the match, andContinue reading “Victory tune up for Finals with solid win”
City’s five-star finish seals unbeaten title winning season
Perth Glory 1-5 Melbourne City by Isabelle Campbell with EXCLUSIVE photography from Rob Lizzi (18/4/25) Above: Melbourne City celebrate their Premiership success after their victory over Perth Glory today. Photo: Rob Lizzi for Impetus. Melbourne City swept Perth Glory away in style to clinch their fourth A-League Women Premier’s Plate – their second in aContinue reading “City’s five-star finish seals unbeaten title winning season”
Worts double sends Adelaide into Finals in confident mood
Adelaide United 2-1 Sydney FC by Ben Gilby (18/4/25) Above: Adelaide United’s two-goal hero Fiona Worts (red shirt) battles away against Sydney FC today. Photo: Adelaide United. Two goals from Fiona Worts against her former club ensured that Adelaide United came from behind to end Sydney FC’s unbeaten run and go into their home EliminationContinue reading “Worts double sends Adelaide into Finals in confident mood”
Peters & Abdul-Massih: We want to spoil the party
by Ben Gilby (16/4/25) Above: Stephen Peters talking to the media at Perth Glory’s Fremantle HQ today. Image: Perth Glory. Perth Glory’s season can be summed up in one word – frustrating. A never-ending injury list, a number of results not matching the performance, and not quite managing to pick up an away win. However,Continue reading “Peters & Abdul-Massih: We want to spoil the party”
NPLW WA 2025 Round Four Wrap
13/4/25 Above: Subiaco celebrate Marianna Tabain’s equaliser at Perth SC today. Photo: Rob Lizzi. Game of the Week Perth RedStar 0-0 Fremantle City by Ella McShane Points were shared at RedStar Arena, an outcome that saw both sides full further adrift of the league leaders. The game started off measured, with both sides battling forContinue reading “NPLW WA 2025 Round Four Wrap”
Finals dream remains alive for Sydney after defeating Perth
Sydney FC 1-0 Perth Glory by Ben Gilby (12/4/25) Above: Sydney FC’s Mackenzie Hawkesby (left) battles with Perth Glory’s Georgia Cassidy today. Photo: Sydney FC. Princess Ibini’s stunning goal in second-half stoppage time ensured that Sydney FC got the win that they needed to keep hopes alive of maintaining their incredible record of making FinalsContinue reading “Finals dream remains alive for Sydney after defeating Perth”
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