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Impetus Achievers Awards

With the final full round of matches for the regular season, our A-League Women writing team of Kieran Yap, Ben Gilby, and Kris Goman outline their player, coach, and event of the week (7/3/22). PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Kieran: For me, it’s Rhianna Pollicina. She’s been one of the league’s best players all season andContinue reading “Impetus Achievers Awards”

Hincks’ Hat-Trick Propels Dons To Final

Sporting Khalsa 1-4 AFC Wimbledon Above: Hitting the target – AFC Wimbledon at Sporting Khalsa in the FAWNL National Plate Semi-Final yesterday. Photo: Glyn Roberts. By George Jones – AFC Wimbledon Ladies (7/3/22) AFC Wimbledon made history on Sunday by reaching their first national final since being reformed. The journey in their FA Women’s NationalContinue reading “Hincks’ Hat-Trick Propels Dons To Final”

Brisbane Roaring Home As Depleted Jets Crash

Brisbane Roar 4-0 Newcastle Jets Above: Brisbane Roar’s two-goal Shea Connors takes on Newcastle Jets’ Tiana Jaber. Photo: Brisbane Roar. By Kris Goman (7/3/22) Brisbane are coming home strong as they play out their catch-up matches, unfortunately, too late to have any impact on the Finals, but at least restoring some pride to the team.Continue reading “Brisbane Roaring Home As Depleted Jets Crash”

Sydney Success As Premier’s Plate Is Retained

Adelaide United 0-1 Sydney FC Above: Sydney FC celebrate winning the Premier’s Plate after defeating Adelaide United at Coopers Stadium today. Photo: Sydney FC. By Kieran Yap (6/3/22) The title would be decided in Adelaide. Sydney FC travelled south in need of a draw to finish top of the table. A chaotic first half yieldedContinue reading “Sydney Success As Premier’s Plate Is Retained”

City Get The Win But Will It Be Enough?

Western Sydney Wanderers 0-2 Melbourne City Above: Flying high – Melbourne City’s Hannah Wilkinson (right). Photo: Melbourne City. By Kieran Yap (6/3/22) Melbourne City travelled to play the Wanderers with a chance to jump into first place place in the league. A win against Western Sydney would mean that Sydney FC would need at leastContinue reading “City Get The Win But Will It Be Enough?”

Second Half Blitz Sees City Lift Conti Cup

Chelsea 1-3 Manchester City Above: Manchester City lift the Conti Cup at Plough Lane last night. Photo: FAWSL. By Darrell Allen (6/3/22) For the first time ever Chelsea and Manchester City went head to head in a major final. The 2022 Conti Cup final was played at a sold out Plough Lane, the home ofContinue reading “Second Half Blitz Sees City Lift Conti Cup”

Sunday A-League Women Preview

Sunday sees two huge matches which will decide the destination of the Premier’s Plate. Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard the pre-match views of Melbourne City head coach Rado Vidosic whose team face Western Sydney Wanderers, along with Adelaide United head coach Adrian Stenta and defender Kayla Sharples ahead of their game with leaders Sydney FC (5/3/22).Continue reading “Sunday A-League Women Preview”

Pride For Glory Despite Missing Finals By Narrowest Margin

Wellington Phoenix 1-3 Perth Glory Above: Perth Glory’s New Zealand international Liz Anton (left) competes in the air. Photo: Perth Glory. By Ben Gilby (5/3/22) Perth Glory’s superb season ended with a mixture of disappointment and pride as they missed out on Finals football on just goal difference from Melbourne Victory. Virtually no one unconnectedContinue reading “Pride For Glory Despite Missing Finals By Narrowest Margin”

Draw Enough For Victory

Melbourne Victory 0-0 Canberra United Above: Melbourne Victory goalkeeper Casey Dumont comes out to claim ahead of Canberra United’s Michelle Heyman. Photo: Melbourne Victory. By Kieran Yap (5/3/22) Melbourne Victory hosted Canberra United with their finals hopes in the balance. It had been just over a week since the sides last met in a dramaticContinue reading “Draw Enough For Victory”