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Rapid Fire Start From Sayer Seals First Win

Australia U23 4-0 Indonesia by Kieran Yap (9/7/22). Above: Four-goal Amy Sayer in possession for the Matildas U23s against the senior Indonesia side yesterday. Photo: Tiebreaker Times/Angelo Rosales. Mel Andreatta made some changes in the third game for Australia’s Under 23 squad. With a game every two days and an Under 20 World Cup weeksContinue reading “Rapid Fire Start From Sayer Seals First Win”

How Spain Cope Without Alexia Putellas

by Nathan Edwards (7/7/22) Above: Alexia Putellas’ loss is huge for Spain, but offers a golden opportunity to others. Photo: Jose Luis Contreras/DAX Images/NurPhoto. As Jorge Vilda readied his Spanish side for the Women’s Euros, it all looked positive. La Roja’s first outing in preparation for the Championships quickly squashed the worries about goal scoring,Continue reading “How Spain Cope Without Alexia Putellas”

Matildas Clinch First Point Of AFF Championships

by Kieran Yap (7/7/22). Thailand 2-2 Australia U23 Above: Amy Sayer (19) focuses on the ball during Australia’s game with Thailand on Wednesday. Photo: AFC Asian Cup. If you are a Matildas fan, you know that Thailand are not to be taken lightly. In January, the two senior teams met at the Asian Cup. AustraliaContinue reading “Matildas Clinch First Point Of AFF Championships”

Lionesses And The Tournament Start With A Bang

Impetus’ Kris Goman and Darrell Allen focus in on different aspects of England’s opening night win over Austria at Euro 2022. Kris is our nationwide roving reporter at games the length and breadth of England and she highlights the fans-eye experience from Old Trafford, whilst Darrell reviews the on-pitch action (7/7/22). Above: England celebrate BethContinue reading “Lionesses And The Tournament Start With A Bang”

CONCACAF Women’s Championships: First Group Stage Review

Impetus’ man in Mexico is Jorge Ceron, and he brings us all the details from the initial group stage action in Monterrey (7/7/22). The CONCACAF women’s championship has begun, and by the end of last night, all the participating teams had already played their first game of the tournament. There is a lot at stakeContinue reading “CONCACAF Women’s Championships: First Group Stage Review”

NPL Victoria Women Round 14 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 (6/7/22). Above: Dramatic action between Calder United and Alamein at the weekend. Photo: Jack Dilks/171819. Round 14 of Victoria’s NPLW was one of theContinue reading “NPL Victoria Women Round 14 Wrap”

Euro’s Preview: England

By Darrell Allen (6/7/22). Above: The Lionesses team that started their recent friendly against Belgium in Wolverhampton. Photo: @Lionesses England line up for Euro 2022 with a strong squad of 23. The headline makers being Steph Houghton from her absence and Fran Kirby for her inclusion. From head coach Sarina Wiegman’s demeanour in her pressContinue reading “Euro’s Preview: England”

Analysis: Charli Grant’s Array Of Defensive Qualities

Charli Grant was one of the real positives from a difficult two friendlies against Spain and Portugal for Australia. Impetus’ Jonathan Tay analyses her performances in both games from a tactical and positioning perspective (5/7/22). Above: Charli Grant – who lived up to her potential in an Australian shirt over the past few weeks. Photo:Continue reading “Analysis: Charli Grant’s Array Of Defensive Qualities”

Euros Preview: Northern Ireland

by Abi Ticehurst (5/7/22). Above: Northern Ireland celebrate qualifying for the Euros. Photo: CNN. Northern Ireland are set to make their debut in the Euros this summer, they are ranked 47th and nicknamed The Green and White Army (#GAWA). Their squad was unveiled on 27th June on Twitter with the hashtag #ANewDream and an impressiveContinue reading “Euros Preview: Northern Ireland”