AFC Wimbledon 8-0 Cambridge United By George Jones – AFC Wimbledon Ladies (2/5/22). Above: Another shot on goal for AFC Wimbledon yesterday at home to Cambridge United. Photo: Glyn Roberts. AFC Wimbledon ended their season in style yesterday, running out 8-0 winners against Cambridge United at Carshalton Athletic FC in the FA Women’s National LeagueContinue reading “Dons End The Season On A High”
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Lyon Success Sets Up Mouthwatering Final With Barcelona
Jean-Pierre Thiesset reviews the UWCL semi-final second leg Paris Saint-Germain against Olympique Lyonnais (2/5/22). Above: Wendie Renard celebrates after clinching Olympique Lyonnais’ place in the UEFA Women’s Champions League Final. Photo: OL Feminin. Olympique Lyonnais won 2-1 away from home against Paris Saint-Germain to complete a 5-3 win on aggregate to set up a placeContinue reading “Lyon Success Sets Up Mouthwatering Final With Barcelona”
NPL WA Women’s Round Five 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 (2/5/22). Above: Balcatta Etna take a throw-in at Grindleford Reserve, venue for their game with Curtin University. Photo: JASPContinue reading “NPL WA Women’s Round Five Wrap”
Emma Hayes on Sam Kerr, Ji, And Birmingham
Impetus’ Kieran Yap was in the Chelsea head coach’s media conference for us yesterday and heard her talk about her Football Writers Player of the Year Sam Kerr, departing star Ji So-Yun and overcoming the threat of a Birmingham City side fighting for their FAWSL lives (30/4/22). Above: Chelsea head coach Emma Hayes who spokeContinue reading “Emma Hayes on Sam Kerr, Ji, And Birmingham”
Master Magician Ji To Depart Chelsea
Impetus brings you news of the imminent departure of one of the FAWSL’s outstanding players. Ben Gilby ends the article with his own personal tribute to the South Korean star – one of his stand out players in three years covering Chelsea Women (29/4/22). Above: Ji So-Yun pictured hitting a trademark shot from outside theContinue reading “Master Magician Ji To Depart Chelsea”
Five Star Thetford Defeat Battling Bungay
Thetford Town 5-0 Bungay Town By Darrell Allen (29/4/22). Above: Melissa Boulton, Thetford Town captain, player of the match, and scorer of her team’s fifth goal in action last night. Photo: Richard Brown. A rare midweek match for Thetford Town saw Bungay Town visit Mundford Road for Thursday night football under the lights in NorfolkContinue reading “Five Star Thetford Defeat Battling Bungay”
Liskeard Athletic: Pushing For Promotion In Cornwall
Lee Mann is the manager of tier six club Liskeard Athletic. He spoke to Ben Gilby about the club’s great progress, and high hopes for the future (28/4/22). Above: Liskeard Athletic FC. Photo: Janina Augustynowicz. Liskeard Athletic are a big part of a growing successful women’s football scene in Cornwall. Manager Lee Mann came inContinue reading “Liskeard Athletic: Pushing For Promotion In Cornwall”
Tahlia D’Opera: Inspiring The Young And Aiming For Finals At Balcatta Etna
In the concluding second part of her chat with Impetus’ Ben Gilby, Balcatta Etna defender Tahlia D’Opera outlines why the Western Australian NPL club is so special to her, discusses coaching the next generation, and outlines her aims for this season in this week’s WA On Wednesday feature (27/4/22). Above: Tahlia D’Opera (3) celebrates withContinue reading “Tahlia D’Opera: Inspiring The Young And Aiming For Finals At Balcatta Etna”
NPL Victoria Round Four 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 of one game and a wrap of all the other games along with photos (27/4/22). Above: Bulleen United threaten the Bayside United goal. Photo: Bayside United. MAIN REPORT OF THE WEEK: Bulleen Lions 7-0 Bayside UnitedContinue reading “NPL Victoria Round Four Wrap”
Dussindale Defeat Town
Thetford Town 0-4 Dussindale and Hellesdon Rovers By Darrell Allen (27/4/22) Photo: Thetford Town gather on the pitch. Photo: Richard Brown. Encouraged by recent results and performances Thetford Town welcomed third-placed Dussindale and Hellesdon Rovers to Mundford Road for their latest Norfolk Women and Girls League Division One clash. Dussindale made a bright start toContinue reading “Dussindale Defeat Town”
