Wales 1-0 Bosnia-Herzegovina by Martin Townley at the Cardiff City Stadium for Impetus. Above: Jess Fishlock celebrates after scoring a stunning winner to put Wales into a play-off in Switzerland next week in the World Cup qualifiers. Photo: FAW. As always before Wales games, ‘Zombie Nation’ blasts around Cardiff City Stadium and the feeling isContinue reading “Sublime Strike From Fishlock Sends Wales To Switzerland”
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Australia v South Africa: All You Need To Know
Whilst the Matildas stars playing in England are well known to the local audience, Saturday’s clash at Kingsmeadow gives fans a chance to see a group of hugely exciting Australian football stars that may not be quite so well known. Impetus’ Kieran Yap, Ben Gilby, Jonathan Tay, and Kris Goman profile five players, plus ourContinue reading “Australia v South Africa: All You Need To Know”
Harriet Meers: Falling Back In Love With The Game
In the first in a series of interviews with Impetus’ sponsored players for 2022/23, Harriet Meers, who we have supported for three seasons now, spoke to Ben Gilby about last campaign’s rollercoaster, and how she fell back in love with the game (6/10/22). Above: Harriet Meers is back at East Bergholt United this season, andContinue reading “Harriet Meers: Falling Back In Love With The Game”
Micah And Andreatta Look Ahead To Matildas v South Africa
Impetus’ Johnathan Stack was in today’s media conference with goalkeeper Teagan Micah, who reflects on the battle for the number one jersey. Ben Gilby heard from the Matildas’ assistant coach Mel Andreatta as she highlights the threat posed by South Africa, and the importance of the squad’s depth-building project (6/10/22). Above: Teagan Micah speaking toContinue reading “Micah And Andreatta Look Ahead To Matildas v South Africa”
Glory’s Rigby & Epakis Excited And Ready To Aim For Finals
Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Perth Glory captain Tash Rigby and head coach Alex Epakis at the team’s season launch media event earlier today. Both are hugely positive of a strong season for the Western Australian side (6/10/22). Above: Perth Glory captain Tash Rigby and head coach Alex Epakis face the media today at CrownContinue reading “Glory’s Rigby & Epakis Excited And Ready To Aim For Finals”
Caitlin Foord: Making The Most Of Every Moment
Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from the Matildas star Caitlin Foord from Australia’s South-West London base ahead of this Saturday’s game against South Africa at Kingsmeadow (5/10/22). Above: Caitlin Foord speaking to the media. The Arsenal attacker emphasised that results at present will have no bearing on the Matildas’ World Cup outcomes. Image: Football Australia. CaitlinContinue reading “Caitlin Foord: Making The Most Of Every Moment”
Roestbakken Signing Another Big Boost For City
Melbourne City have made another big signing with Australian international Karly Roestbakken joining the Sky Blues today. Impetus’ Ben Gilby hears from the defender and City head coach Rado Vidosic (4/10/22). Above: Artwork from Melbourne City. Melbourne City have added Matildas defender Karly Roestbakken to their 22/23 A-League Women’s squad. Roestbakken has most recently beenContinue reading “Roestbakken Signing Another Big Boost For City”
Steph Catley: It’s A New Challenge
Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from The Matildas’ star Steph Catley as the Arsenal defender made the short trip to South-West London to report for international duty (4/10/22). Above: Steph Catley speaking from the Australian team camp this week. Image: Football Australia. Australia have assembled in South-West London ahead of this weekend’s international against South AfricaContinue reading “Steph Catley: It’s A New Challenge”
Scottish Weekend Review
Tom Freeman provides all the details from tiers three and four of the Scottish women’s game (3/10/22). Above: Nicole Rutherford celebrates after scoring for FC Edinburgh on her return from injury. Photo: Sportpix. Renfrew’s lead at the top of the SWF Championship has been cut after the Lanarkshire side were held to a scoreless drawContinue reading “Scottish Weekend Review”
Matildas Forced Into Squad Changes
Impetus’ Ben Gilby hears how a weekend of injuries has led to three ins-and four outs this morning (3/10/22) Above: Remy Siemsen is back in the Matildas squad. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Forward Remy Siemsen and defenders Emma Checker and Matilda McNamara have been added to the Matildas squad ahead of theContinue reading “Matildas Forced Into Squad Changes”
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