Matildas Waltz Into The Semis After Drama Filled GB Battle

Great Britain 3-4 Australia By Ben Gilby Pictured above: Sam Kerr after scoring Australia’s last gasp equaliser towards the end of normal time. Photo: Getty Images. The Matildas ran out victors in one of the most dramatic games you could imagine in Kashima. It was a game that swung this way and that, with incredibleContinue reading “Matildas Waltz Into The Semis After Drama Filled GB Battle”

Olympics QF Preview with Wroxham’s Harriet Meers

Ahead of tomorrow’s Quarter-Finals ties, Harriet Meers from Wroxham Women, one of Impetus’ partner clubs, previews all of the games. Canada v Brazil Canada have started this tournament solidly, but haven’t demonstrated the danger that they could possess with the talent they have within the squad. With players such as Allysha Chapman, Christine Sinclair andContinue reading “Olympics QF Preview with Wroxham’s Harriet Meers”

Jets Co-Captains Sign On For Another Year

Newcastle Jets‘ preparations for the next W-League season are underway with key names being secured for another campaign. Pictured above: Gema Simon, centre, celebrates with her Newcastle Jets team-mates. Photo: Getty Images. Newcastle Jets followed up the recent news of a new contract for highly respected head coach Ash Wilson by announcing yesterday that co-captainsContinue reading “Jets Co-Captains Sign On For Another Year”

Irish Women’s National League Round-Up

Abi Ticehurst updates us with all the action from Round Fifteen of action in the FAI WNL as Shelbourne and Peamount United remain separated by the slenderest of margins at the top. Pictured above: Cork City goalkeeper Abby McCarthy reaches for the ball. Photo supplied to Impetus by Salem Photos. Wexford Youths 4-1 Cork CityContinue reading “Irish Women’s National League Round-Up”

Matildas Pragmatism A Sign Of A Maturing Team

Kieran Yap analyses Australia’s performance against the USA yesterday and sees signs of a positive future. Pictured above: The Matildas team that took on the USA on Tuesday. Photo: Getty Images. A lot gets said about playing football in keeping with The Matildas identity. Fans are used to brave, attacking football. We have become accustomedContinue reading “Matildas Pragmatism A Sign Of A Maturing Team”

Zambian Fairy Tale Comes To An End

Brazil 1-0 Zambia By Kris Goman Pictured above: Lushomo Mweemba (3) is sent off by referee Yoshimi Yamashita. Photo: Getty Images This is a do-or-die match for Zambia who will go out of the tournament if they lose and Brazil are probably safe regardless of the result. It’s all on Zambia tonight. As it turnsContinue reading “Zambian Fairy Tale Comes To An End”

La Roja Femenina Go Out With Heads Held High

Chile 0-1 Japan by Jean-Pierre Thiesset Pictured above: Japan, on the way to the Quarter-Finals. Photo: Getty Images. Despite producing another pleasing performance, Chile were not able to step up to Japan level and lost 1-0. Japan started the game with a lot of pressure and speed and had two shots on goal within theContinue reading “La Roja Femenina Go Out With Heads Held High”

Notes From North America

Impetus’ North American Women’s Football expert Catherine Paquette brings us up to date with all the action from the latest two rounds of the NWSL. It has been a busy two weeks in the National Women’s Soccer League, especially with regards to management.   Gotham FC manager Alyse LaHue was let go on July 9th byContinue reading “Notes From North America”

Peerless Swedes March On

New Zealand 0-2 Sweden By Catherine Paquette Pictured: Anna Anvagård celebrates her goal for Sweden. Photo: Getty Images. The New Zealand team saw little change to their starting line-up from the last match against the United States.   The Kiwis had a very improbable chance of exiting the group stage, dependent on a winner in theContinue reading “Peerless Swedes March On”

Well Organized Matildas into Quarters

United States of America 0-0 Australia By Ben Gilby Pictured above: Mary Fowler (left) who had a superb first half, holds of USA’s Crystal Dunn. Photo: Getty Images. Australia produced an example of professional game management within an overall well organised team display to earn a point against World Champions USA in Ibiraki. The UnitedContinue reading “Well Organized Matildas into Quarters”