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The Players Needed A Rest

Impetus’ Kieran Yap reflects on a challenging week for Australia, and considers what can be taken from two tough encounters against Spain and Portugal (30/6/22). Above: The Matildas team that started the game against Spain. It was a very tough game to watch. Photo: Football Australia. I’ll be honest. From a Matildas perspective, it hasContinue reading “The Players Needed A Rest”

Euxton Girls: Constantly Growing And Achieving

Impetus partner club Euxton Girls in Lancashire have recently come to the end of their first full season of football in two years. Michael Taylor from the club spoke to Ben Gilby about how they have overcome the challenges of lockdown to add even more teams to their club with hopes for greater growth afterContinue reading “Euxton Girls: Constantly Growing And Achieving”

Euros Preview: Finland

by Jean-Pierre Thiesset (30/6/22). Above: Finland celebrate qualifying for the European Championships. Photo: Emmi Korhonen. The Finland women’s national football team is known or nicknamed as the “Boreal Owls” (Helmarit in Finnish). They are currently 28th in FIFA’s Women’s World Ranking list. The Squad: Goalkeepers: Katriina Talaslahti, Anna Tamminen, Tinja-Riikka Korpela. Defenders: Elli Pikkujämsä, TuijaContinue reading “Euros Preview: Finland”

NPL Victoria Women Round 13 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 (29/6/22). Above: A tussle in possession between Calder United (white shirt) and South Melbourne. Photo: Jack Dilks/171819. MAIN REPORT OF THE WEEK: Calder UnitedContinue reading “NPL Victoria Women Round 13 Wrap”

Euros Preview: Spain

by Nathan Edwards (29/6/22). Above: Spain – one of the favoured nations at this year’s competition. Photo: GOAL. With the groups set out and the squads revealed, the Women’s 2022 Euro Championship has started to take shape, and for Spain, there is a quiet optimism surrounding the camp heading into the competition. In recent seasons,Continue reading “Euros Preview: Spain”

Gustavsson: Post-Portugal I’ve Got Answers

Martin Townley and Ben Gilby heard from Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson after last night’s 1-1 draw with Spain (29/6/22). Above: Tony Gustavsson addresses the media from Portugal last night. Photo: Football Australia. Prior to the Matildas’ double header in this international window against Spain and Portugal, head coach Tony Gustavsson said that he neededContinue reading “Gustavsson: Post-Portugal I’ve Got Answers”

Wales And Ferns Share The Spoils

Wales 0-0 New Zealand (in Pinatar, Spain) by Martin Townley (29/6/22) Above: Combative action between Wales and New Zealand yesterday. Photo: PhotoSport NZ. Wales and New Zealand played out a goalless draw on a sunny evening in Spain.  In a competitive encounter, both teams created chances despite not being at their best.  Indeed, the Football FernsContinue reading “Wales And Ferns Share The Spoils”

Gustavsson And Grant Reflect And Look Ahead

Ahead of tonight’s friendly in Portugal, Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Australia’s head coach Tony Gustavsson and Charli Grant who put in an impressive performance in difficult circumstances against Spain on Saturday (28/6/22). Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson facing the media today. Photo: Football Australia. “It Surprises Me That People Are Surprised”: Gustavsson OnContinue reading “Gustavsson And Grant Reflect And Look Ahead”

Euros Preview: Iceland

by Kris Goman (28/6/22) Above: Iceland celebrate their qualification for Euro 2022. Photo: Iceland Review. Iceland, placed 17th in the FIFA World Rankings, are known as Stelpurnar Okkar (Our Girls) and are a small island nation with a population of only just over 370,000 people (slightly more than the English city of Coventry or theContinue reading “Euros Preview: Iceland”