Perth SC 0-1 Balcatta Etna by Ben Gilby (15/3/25) Above: Balcatta Etna lift the NPLW WA Night Series trophy last night. Photo: Rob Lizzi. Jaime Duncanson’s goal just before the quarter-hour mark was enough to clinch victory for Balcatta Etna in the NPLW WA Night Series Final over her old side Perth SC at theContinue reading “Balcatta end impressive Night Series run with trophy”
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Last gasp McKenna keeps Perth Finals hopes alive in classic
Central Coast Mariners 3-3 Perth Glory by Ben Gilby (14/3/25) Above: Tijan McKenna (light shirt) wins a header. Her late equaliser would earn the Glory a point. Photo: Perth Glory. A goal three minutes into injury time at the end of 90 minutes from Tijan McKenna gave Perth Glory a point from a dramatic gameContinue reading “Last gasp McKenna keeps Perth Finals hopes alive in classic”
Phonsongkham: It was the lowest I’ve ever been
by Ben Gilby (12/3/25) Above: Susan Phonsongkham speaking to the media today at Perth Glory’s Fremantle HQ. Approaching her fourth season in a Perth Glory shirt, things had been looking good for Susan Phonsongkham. A new contract off of the back of arguably her best season for the club, and a hugely impressive NPLW VictoriaContinue reading “Phonsongkham: It was the lowest I’ve ever been”
NPLW WA Night Series 2025 Semi-Final wrap
by Ben Gilby (9/3/25) Above: Fremantle City goalkeeper Megan Phillips is beaten by Jess Flannery’s rocket for Perth SC in today’s second semi-final. Photo: Rob Lizzi Perth SC and Balcatta Etna ran out winners in today’s NPLW WA Night Series Semi-Finals with both sides recording 4-1 wins. Balcatta Etna were first out of the blocksContinue reading “NPLW WA Night Series 2025 Semi-Final wrap”
Phoenix fire up Finals hopes with Wanderers win
Wellington Phoenix 2-1 Western Sydney Wanderers by Ben Gilby (9/3/25) Above: Mebae Tanake (centre) celebrates after her superb equalising goal for Wellington Phoenix today. Photo: A-League Women. Wellington Phoenix came from behind with two goals in the last 15 minutes to defeat Western Sydney Wanderers at Porirua Park and move to within a point ofContinue reading “Phoenix fire up Finals hopes with Wanderers win”
Jets win vital battle at the bottom
Newcastle Jets 1-0 Sydney FC by Alice de Koster-Kitto (8/3/25) Above: Sheridan Gallagher (right) celebrates with Lorena Baumann (22) after scoring the winning goal today. Photo: A-Leagues. Newcastle Jets have earned consecutive wins for the first time this season, with a 1-0 victory over Sydney FC. The triumph marks their second win over Sydney thisContinue reading “Jets win vital battle at the bottom”
Wainwright: “It’s been a challenge, but I like challenges!”
by Ben Gilby (5/3/25) Above: Perth Glory’s Charli Wainwright speaking to the media today ahead of Friday’s home game with Western United. Image: Perth Glory. It’s been an incredible year for Charli Wainwright. The young midfielder had gone from captaining Murdoch University Melville as a teenager to becoming part of Perth SC’s midfield that wonContinue reading “Wainwright: “It’s been a challenge, but I like challenges!””
A-League Women Awards: February
3/3/25 Above: Impetus’ A-League Women player of the month for February, Chelsie Dawber. Photo: Adelaide United. Each month, Impetus‘ team of writers and photographers who cover the competition will vote to decide their best player, head coach, and young player in the A-League Women. Here are the winners from February. Player of the month ChelsieContinue reading “A-League Women Awards: February”
NPLW WA Night Series 2025 Round Three Wrap
by Ben Gilby (2/3/25) Above: Lucy Jerram (10) and Abbey Meakins celebrate a goal in Balcatta Etna’s win at Perth SC on Saturday night. Photo: Rob Lizzi. The group stages concluded this weekend and the semi-final line-up is known. Here’s Impetus‘ review of the final round of action in the NPLW WA Night Series groupContinue reading “NPLW WA Night Series 2025 Round Three Wrap”
Sydney edge thriller with Brisbane
Sydney FC 3-2 Brisbane Roar by Emma Burke (2/3/25) Above: Sydney FC’s Indiana Dos Santos, Mackenzie Hawkesby, and Shay Hollman celebrate during their win over Brisbane Roar today. Photo: A-Leagues. Sydney FC have secured just their third win of the season after defeating Brisbane Roar in a 3-2 thriller at Leichhardt Oval. The home sideContinue reading “Sydney edge thriller with Brisbane”
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