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Lionesses Bare Their Teeth Whilst Austria Set Up Final Game Decider

Impetus’ Darrell Allen and Jorge Ceron round-up on a dramatic evening of action in Group A. Darrell reviews England’s sensational demolition of Norway whilst Jorge’s reflects on Austria’s game with Northern Ireland which sets them up with a chance of a Quarter-Final berth (12/7/22). Above: The sheer joy of the Lionesses was reflected around theContinue reading “Lionesses Bare Their Teeth Whilst Austria Set Up Final Game Decider”

NPL WA Women Round 15 Wrap

Ben Gilby provides his weekly round-up of all the action from the Western Australia 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 (11/7/22). Above: Abbey Meakins’ superb volley seals the three points for Perth SC in the Italian derby against Balcatta Etna onContinue reading “NPL WA Women Round 15 Wrap”

Group D Reflections

Impetus Jean-Pierre Thiesset looks back on yesterday’s opening round of matches in Group D at Euro 2022 and saw his own nation produce a statement-making start (11/7/22). Above: France’s first-half hat-trick hero Grace Geyoro. Photo: Euro 2022. Belgium 1-1 Iceland Iceland had just about the better of this match played at the Academy Stadium inContinue reading “Group D Reflections”

Matildas Clinch Win To Keep Qualification Hopes Alive

Australia U23 4-1 Singapore by Kieran Yap (10/7/22) Above: Australia celebrate Winonah Heatley’s early goal that put them ahead against Singapore today. Photo: Football Australia. The Australian Under 23’s defeated Singapore’s senior side 4-1 in a dominant performance amid torrential rain in Manila. Australia needed a big win to give them a realistic chance atContinue reading “Matildas Clinch Win To Keep Qualification Hopes Alive”

Talaslahti Looks Ahead To Denmark Clash

Impetus’ Jean-Pierre Thiesset was in Finland’s media conference today and spoke to goalkeeper Katriina Talaslahti (10/7/22). Above: Katriina Talaslahti in action for Fleury in France’s D1 Arkema this season. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus. Finland’s young goalkeeper Katriina Talaslahti recognises the importance of Finland’s game against Scandinavian rivals Denmark in Milton Keynes on Tuesday withContinue reading “Talaslahti Looks Ahead To Denmark Clash”

With Four Goals And Three Points Germany Mean Business

by Johnathan Stack (9/7/22) Above: Lina Magull celebrates after putting Germany ahead against Denmark last night. Photo: Euro 2022. Fans at the Brentford Community Stadium were given a show as it was a day for goals and Germany did not disappoint as they stamped their mark on UEFA Women’s Euro 2022. Martina Voss-Tecklenburg’s side putContinue reading “With Four Goals And Three Points Germany Mean Business”

Spanish Strategy Defeats Fast Starting Finns

by Jean-Pierre Thiesset (9/7/22) Above: Lucia Garcia Cordoba wheels away in delight after scoring for Spain. Photo: Euro 2022. Spain overcame a shock early goal concession to overcome Finland by the comfortable-looking scoreline of 4-1 at Stadium MK, Milton Keynes. Having to overcome adversity is a theme of Spain’s Euros. As well as having toContinue reading “Spanish Strategy Defeats Fast Starting Finns”

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”