Germany 1-2 Australia by Ben Gilby (28/10/24) Above: Australia celebrate after Kyra Cooney-Cross’s stunning goal. Photo: Football Australia. Australia produced a performance of grit, determination, and no little skill to pick themselves up off the floor from a nightmare start to claim a stunning win over Germany in Duisburg. After falling behind just five minutesContinue reading “Never say die: Cooney-Cross rocket sets Matildas on the way to famous win”
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Foord: We wanted the win – but there are positives
by Ben Gilby (27/10/24) Above: Caitlin Foord (9) in action for Australia against Switzerland on Friday. Photo: Marcio Machado / Football Australia. Some powerful performances for Arsenal in the WSL this season were transferred onto the international scene for Caitlin Foord on Friday night local time. The 29-year-old attacker put the Matildas in front againstContinue reading “Foord: We wanted the win – but there are positives”
Stephen Peters on Perth being on the front foot and giving local players a pathway
by Ben Gilby (15/10/24) Above: New Perth Glory head coach Stephen Peters speaking at today’s season launch event in Kings Park. Image: Perth Glory. New Perth Glory head coach Stephen Peters recognises that his much-changed squad may take a while to settle, but their playing style and plans to help develop local players will standContinue reading “Stephen Peters on Perth being on the front foot and giving local players a pathway”
Sermanni: “I want us to get back to what makes the Matildas the Matildas”
by Ben Gilby (12/10/24) Above: Tom Sermanni discusses his first squad and immediate aims for the Matildas squad. Image: Football Australia. Tom Sermanni admits that anyone who suggested he would be returning to international coaching was “mad” – but for the interim period that he is back in charge of the Matildas, he wants toContinue reading “Sermanni: “I want us to get back to what makes the Matildas the Matildas””
Stenta praises “strong” performance as young starlets score
Adelaide United 2-0 Western United by Ben Gilby (7/10/24) Above: Miley Grigg (looking left) celebrates after scoring her goal against Western United. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Adelaide United. Adelaide United boss Adrian Stenta hailed a job well done as his team stepped up their preparations for the new A-League Women season with a 2-0Continue reading “Stenta praises “strong” performance as young starlets score”
A-League Women Media Conferences
Just over a month out from the start of the 2024/25 season, two head coaches met the media. Ben Gilby and Ryan Miller-Woods report (28/9/24). Above: Brisbane Roar head coach Alex Smith speaking at Suncorp Stadium this week. Photo: Chris Hyde / Getty Images, supplied to Impetus by: Brisbane Roar FC. Brisbane Roar by BenContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”
Carlos Vega Mena: I feel honoured to have had the opportunity to stand alongside RedStar team
by Ben Gilby (26/9/24) Above: Carlos Vega Mena on the touchline for Perth RedStar. Photo: FotoEnzo. He has been the mastermind behind a stunning four-year period of success at Perth RedStar. Before he stepped down as the club’s head coach yesterday, Carlos Vega Mena spoke to me about his team’s superb 2024. Four years, nineContinue reading “Carlos Vega Mena: I feel honoured to have had the opportunity to stand alongside RedStar team”
NPLW WA Team of the Year 2024
Ben Gilby (BG), Tommy Doleman (TD), and Kelechi Osunwa (KO) select their squad of the 30 best players in the competition this season and then reveal their 11 starters and seven substitutes before inviting you to select your starting team from the squad listed (25/9/24). GOALKEEPERS: Gabby Dal Busco (Perth RedStar), Rebecca Bennett (Balcatta Etna).Continue reading “NPLW WA Team of the Year 2024”
Wood rocket seals third straight Top Four Cup win for RedStar
Perth SC 0-1 Perth RedStar Report by Ben Gilby, photography from Rob Lizzi (21/9/24). Above: Perth RedStar celebrate with the Top Four Cup yesterday after defeating Perth SC 1-0. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. Perth RedStar earned their third successive NPLW WA Top Four Cup, and a fourth in five years thanks toContinue reading “Wood rocket seals third straight Top Four Cup win for RedStar”
John Moriarty Football announce Indigenous Football Week plans as Evans trains at Charlton Athletic
19/9/24 Above: (Right to left) – Jada Whyman (2024 IFW patron), John Moriarty, Miley Shipp (Impetus supported Football JMF scholar), and Ros Moriarty) pictured during last year’s Indigenous Football Week. Photo supplied to Impetus by: John Moriarty Football. Impetus‘ charity partner John Moriarty Football will be holding their annual Indigenous Football Week (IFW) next week.Continue reading “John Moriarty Football announce Indigenous Football Week plans as Evans trains at Charlton Athletic”
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