Austria 1-0 Norway by Jorge Ceron (16/7/22) Above: Nicole Billa heads the winning goal for Austria. Photo: Euro 2022. Norway, many people’s dark horses to advance deep into the competition ended a nightmare week in the tournament with elimination at the group stages at Brighton. Despite being beaten 8-0 by England a few days earlier,Continue reading “Billa Breaks Passive Norway”
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No Fireworks, Just Progress On La Fête Nationale Française
by Jean-Pierre Thiesset, Impetus French Editor (15/7/22). Above: Belgium goalkeeper Nicky Evrard saves at the feet of France’s Ouleymata Sarr (18) last night as Julie Biesmans attempts to intervene. Photo: Euro 2022. France did what they needed to in edging past Belgium to qualify for the Quarter-Finals in Rotherham last night. It was not aContinue reading “No Fireworks, Just Progress On La Fête Nationale Française”
Dower Reflects On “Depth Of Talent” In Junior Matildas Squad
16/7/22 Impetus hears from Junior Matildas head coach Rae Dower as the squad for the AFF U18s Championship is announced and Ben Gilby highlights the Western Australian contingent. Above: Junior Matildas head coach Rae Dower. Photo: AFC. Junior Matildas Head Coach Rae Dower has finalised her squad to compete at the AFF U18 Women’s ChampionshipContinue reading “Dower Reflects On “Depth Of Talent” In Junior Matildas Squad”
Phoenix Farewell Jale Who Is One Of Three New Faces At Canberra
by Ben Gilby (15/7/22) Above: Grace Jale pictured ahead of last season with Wellington Phoenix. Photo: Wellington Phoenix. Football Ferns forward Grace Jale has signed with Canberra United for the 2022/23 A-League Women campaign. The 23-year-old was the Phoenix women’s top goal scorer in their maiden season, finding the back of the net six timesContinue reading “Phoenix Farewell Jale Who Is One Of Three New Faces At Canberra”
Ben Gooden: How ‘Little Chorley’ Flew Under The Radar
In the final part of our series looking back over the season with Impetus’ sponsored players and partner clubs, Chorley head coach Ben Gooden speaks to Ben Gilby about the FA Women’s National League Division One North side’s successful campaign in both league and cup (14/7/22). Above: Chorley head coach Ben Gooden on the touchlineContinue reading “Ben Gooden: How ‘Little Chorley’ Flew Under The Radar”
Jessica Darmago: Embracing The Challenge At Fremantle
In our latest interview in the WA On Wednesday series featuring players from the NPL WA Women’s competition, Fremantle City‘s Jessica Darmago spoke to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about her footballing journey, life at the top four challengers, and competing at state level in Tae Kwon Do, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as well as football (13/7/22). Above:Continue reading “Jessica Darmago: Embracing The Challenge At Fremantle”
NPL Victoria Women Round 15 Wrap
Kieran Yap provides his weekly round-up of all the action from the Victoria NPL Women’s competition. As usual, there is a detailed report on one game and a wrap of all the other matches along with photos (13/7/22). Above: Caitlin Pickett, part of the South Melbourne side that earned a superb win over Bulleen Lions at the weekend. Photo: GoldContinue reading “NPL Victoria Women Round 15 Wrap”
WAFCON Group Stage Round-Up
Impetus’ new African Football Correspondent Emmanuel Faith and Blaise Ogutu provide us with all the details from the group stages of the Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) African’s continental international competition (13/7/22). Above: South Africa’s Thembi Kgatlana, whose loss from injury in the group stages is a major blow for the Banyana Banyana. Photo:Continue reading “WAFCON Group Stage Round-Up”
Germany Glide Past Spain And Into The Quarter-Finals
by Johnathan Stack (13/7/22) Above: Germany show their joy at Brentford last night after defeating Spain. Photo: Euro 2022. The Brentford Community Stadium was the scene for Germany’s second group game against Spain. Going into this Group B encounter, one goal split the sides in the table. Germany head coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg was forced intoContinue reading “Germany Glide Past Spain And Into The Quarter-Finals”
Hawkesby and Dawber Dominate As Matildas Bow Out With Big Win
Australia U23 6-0 Malaysia by Kieran Yap (13/7/22) Above: Chelsie Dawber (27) celebrates with former Adelaide United clubmate Matilda McNamara after scoring against Malaysia. Sarah Hunter and Amy Sayer (19) are also in shot. Photo: Football Australia. Australia’s Under 23’s AFF Women’s championship is over, but it ended in style. Mel Andreatta’s team needed aContinue reading “Hawkesby and Dawber Dominate As Matildas Bow Out With Big Win”
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