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NPL WA Women Round 13 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 (27/6/22). Above: Fremantle City’s Kat Jukic (centre) who was hugely influential for her team in Sunday’s game against Balcatta Etna. Photo: FotoEnzo.Continue reading “NPL WA Women Round 13 Wrap”

Matildas Analysis: Seven Levels Of Huelva

by Jonathan Tay (27/6/22) Above: Post-match scenes after Australia’s 7-0 defeat to Spain. Photo: Football Australia. It’s the 90th minute. Clare Polkinghorne, standing near her own penalty spot, is surrounded by the youthful trio of Courtney Nevin, Taylor Ray, and Charli Grant. Having just conceded their seventh goal, there’s a pause, as all three turnContinue reading “Matildas Analysis: Seven Levels Of Huelva”

Euros Preview: Germany

by Johnathan Stack (27/6/22). Above: The Germany squad line-up for their Arnold Clark Cup match against Canada in Norwich earlier this year. Photo: De Fodi Images. The Germany squad was announced on the 18th June, and features eight players from Women’s Bundesliga champions VfL Wolfsburg and seven from Bayern Munich. Chelsea midfielder Melanie Leupolz willContinue reading “Euros Preview: Germany”

Grainger And Ingle: Wales Are Going In The Right Direction

Impetus’ Martin Townley was in today’s Wales media conference and heard from head coach Gemma Grainger and captain Sophie Ingle (27/6/22). Above: Gemma Grainger at today’s media conference. Photo: FAW. Wales manager Gemma Grainger spoke to the media ahead of her side’s friendly international against New Zealand. The match on Tuesday will take place inContinue reading “Grainger And Ingle: Wales Are Going In The Right Direction”

Euros Preview: Austria

by Jorge Ceron Above: Action from Austria’s game with Northern Ireland. Photo: Irish FA. Austria have assembled a squad that contains players who are more than capable of troubling the top nations. With Arsenal goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger at the back, and quality from the likes of Viktoria Schnaderbeck, Carina Wenninger, Sarah Zadrazil, and Nicole Billa,Continue reading “Euros Preview: Austria”

Gustavsson: “This Is A Wake-Up Call For A Lot Of People”

Impetus’ Ben Gilby was in the post-match press conference which followed an experimental Australia squad’s 7-0 defeat to Spain. He heard the Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson outline how initial plans to field his strongest squad went up in flames and how he believes that deeper investment is needed to bring the next tier ofContinue reading “Gustavsson: “This Is A Wake-Up Call For A Lot Of People””

Euros Preview: France

by Jean-Pierre Thiesset Above: The French national team pictured after qualifying for the European Championships. Photo: Equipe de France Feminine. The France women’s national football team is known or nicknamed as Les Bleues (The Blue ones) and are currently placed third in the FIFA Women’s World Rankings. The Squad: Goalkeepers: Mylène Chavas (Bordeaux, France), PaulineContinue reading “Euros Preview: France”

Five Star England Destroy Dutch

England 5-1 Netherlands by Darrell Allen at Elland Road for Impetus (25/6/22). Above: Beth Mead in celebration mode after scoring against the Netherlands at Elland Road. Photo: Lionesses. The Lionesses overcame an early setback to come from behind and see off the Netherlands in superb style at Elland Road. The Dutch took the lead throughContinue reading “Five Star England Destroy Dutch”

Roberts Reflects And Relishes Opportunities With Wales

Impetus welcomes Martin Townley who will be covering Welsh women’s football at both club and international levels for us. He was in Wales’ media conference yesterday to hear from Rhiannon Roberts ahead of the game against New Zealand in Spain (25/6/22). Above: Rhiannon Roberts in yesterday’s media conference. Photo: FAW. After a fantastic season withContinue reading “Roberts Reflects And Relishes Opportunities With Wales”

Gustavsson Looking For Answers Over Results

Impetus’ Jonathan Tay was in Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson‘s media conference for us yesterday. He reviews the squad selections and aims for the tough two games ahead (25/6/22). Above: Tony Gustavsson in the media conference yesterday. Photo: Football Australia. “We need answers.” That was the recurring catch-cry from Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson, speakingContinue reading “Gustavsson Looking For Answers Over Results”