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Norfolk Wrap

by Darrell Allen. With contributions from John Barrett, Charnelle Riggall, and Stuart Terry (12/5/22). Above: Wymondham Town celebrate after their League Cup success over Wroxham. They also received their league trophy after the game. Photo: Wymondham Town. The big game of the weekend in Norfolk was the Eastern Region League Cup Final between two-tier fiveContinue reading “Norfolk Wrap”

Mexican Wrap

Impetus’ Jorge Ceron rounds up all the latest action from the Quarter-Finals of Mexico’s top flight play-offs (12/5/22). Above: Chivas fans gather at the University Olympic for the first leg of their quarter-final against UNAM Pumas. Photo: @rojiblancas_nal. The semi finalists of Mexican women’s soccer are known. Monterrey, Chivas, and Tigres as expected progressed intoContinue reading “Mexican Wrap”

NPL Victoria Women Round Six 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 (11/5/22). Above: Aerial action between Alamein (blue) and Bayside United. Photo: Gary Cook via Bayside United. MAIN REPORT OF THE WEEK: AlameinContinue reading “NPL Victoria Women Round Six Wrap”

Matildas Announce Spain Challenge

10/5/22 Above: The Matildas will be gathering together once more next month and will face a major test in Spain. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Australia will head to Huelva to take on Spain on Saturday 25th June 2022 in the first of two international friendly matches for the June FIFA Window. TheContinue reading “Matildas Announce Spain Challenge”

The Swedish Scene

Ben Gilby rounds up all the latest action in the Damallsvenskan and Elitettan with some big games played and major developments at AIK (10/5/22). Above: Dramatic action in the game between Hammarby and Vittsjö. Photo: Hammarby. DAMALLSVENSKAN: AIK’s dreadful start to the season reached a new low after losing 4-2 at home to bitter cross-city rivals Djurgården. Remy Siemsen had the first chance forContinue reading “The Swedish Scene”

The View From France

Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the 20th round of D1 Arkema. Above: With 45 minutes played, Ada Hegerberg scores for Olympique Lyonnais after being played in by Amandine Henry. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus. Montpellier won 3-0 at home against Soyaux. This game was edged by Montpellier (55% possession). However, after their goal at the 12th minute,Continue reading “The View From France”

No Jonas, Football Was Not “The Winner”

By Rachel Lara Cohen (9/5/22) Above: Things get tasty in Wednesday night’s North London Derby. Photo: Arsenal WFC. Following the North London Derby at the Emirates, Arsenal Manager Jonas Eidevall, stated that his team beating Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 meant that “football was the winner”. It’s a tired cliché, but there are lots of tired clichésContinue reading “No Jonas, Football Was Not “The Winner””

NPL WA Women’s Round Six 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 (9/5/22). Above: Perth SC’s Jaime Duncanson shows her delight at scoring against Subiaco on Sunday. Photo: Rob Lizzi. MAIN REPORTContinue reading “NPL WA Women’s Round Six Wrap”

Chelsea Second Half Super Show Seals Title

Impetus’ Ben Gilby was at Kingsmeadow to see Chelsea lift their third straight Barclays FA Women’s Super League title. But it needed a major second-half comeback. He captures the drama in words and photos (8/5/22). Above: Chelsea lift the FAWSL title. Photo: Chelsea FC. Chelsea have lifted the Barclays FA Women’s Super League title forContinue reading “Chelsea Second Half Super Show Seals Title”