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Ivan Karlovic – Pushing Adelaide United To Greater Heights

Adelaide United have had the greatest season in their W-League history coming agonisingly close to qualifying for the Finals for the first time and breaking the competition’s regular season attendance record. Ben Gilby spoke to the club’s Head of Women’s Football, Ivan Karlovic about progress in South Australia. BEN GILBY: Can you tell us aContinue reading “Ivan Karlovic – Pushing Adelaide United To Greater Heights”

Irish Women’s National League Week 1

Impetus is delighted to welcome new contributor Ciarán Duffy of Post to Post Sport who will be providing us with a weekly round-up of all the goings on in the Irish Women’s National League. The new season started at the weekend, and here’s a full round-up of the action so far. Ireland’s top level ofContinue reading “Irish Women’s National League Week 1”

Roar Clinch Home Semi But Wave Goodbye To Stars

Brisbane Roar 3–0 Newcastle Jets By Ben Gilby In front of a large and vocal crowd at Lions Stadium, the Roar gained the victory that they needed to ensure a home semi-final next weekend. Brisbane were determined to send off key players Clare Polkinghorne and Emily Gielnik who were off to Sweden with Vittsjö GIKContinue reading “Roar Clinch Home Semi But Wave Goodbye To Stars”

Victory Sets Dark Blues Up For Huge Sydney Clash

Melbourne Victory 6–0 Perth Glory By Kieran Yap It was another round of mini finals in the Dub this weekend when Melbourne Victory hosting Perth in search of a win to secure their finals place. They named an unchanged line-up against a Glory side that had held them to a one-goal win two weeks agoContinue reading “Victory Sets Dark Blues Up For Huge Sydney Clash”

Green Machine Clinch Finals Spot

Canberra United 0–0 Sydney FC Match report and EXCLUSIVE photos by Kris Goman at Viking Park. Friday night football at Viking Park in Canberra will figure out who’s going to the finals and who’s staying home. This is a key match for both teams. If Sydney win, it will clinch the premiership. If Canberra UnitedContinue reading “Green Machine Clinch Finals Spot”

Dobson Brings Curtain Down On A High

Melbourne City 2–1 Perth Glory By Ben Gilby Melbourne City ended their disappointing campaign on a winning note with a 2-1 win over a game young Perth Glory outfit at Frank Holohan Reserve in Dandenong. The game marked 28 year-old Melbourne City striker Rhali Dobson’s final appearance after 109 games to support her partner whoContinue reading “Dobson Brings Curtain Down On A High”

Georgia Yeoman-Dale: Back From Injury and Aiming For a Matildas Return

After a long term injury, Western Sydney Wanderers’ Georgia Yeoman-Dale is back and put in some impressive displays in the W-League this season. Ben Gilby profiles the 26 year-old whose ability to play at right back and as an attacking midfielder could aid her chances of a Matildas recall. It’s been a long road backContinue reading “Georgia Yeoman-Dale: Back From Injury and Aiming For a Matildas Return”

The Swedish Scene

@DandalBs brings us up to date with the goings on in Swedish women’s football over the past seven days. This week, there’s UEFA Women’s Champions League and Swedish Cup action, plus more significant transfer news. With additional reporting by Ben Gilby. CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: FC Rosengård came away from their UEFA Women‘s Champions League Quarter-Final 1stContinue reading “The Swedish Scene”

Bure Valley’s Youngest Girls Tell Us Why They Love Playing Football!

We’ve had some fantastic Friday articles from the youngsters at our partner club Bure Valley Youth FC over the past few weeks. This time, two of the club’s youngest players, cousins Autumn and Ella tell us why they love playing at Bure Valley FC. Hello, I am Autumn. I am 5 years old and amContinue reading “Bure Valley’s Youngest Girls Tell Us Why They Love Playing Football!”

PSG Rue Missed Opportunities In Quarter-Final

Jean-Pierre Thiesset reports on the UEFA Women’s Champions League Quarter-Final First Leg game between Paris St. Germain and Olympique Lyonnais. Olympique Lyonnais gained an important 1-0 win away from home in the first leg of their UEFA Women’s Champions League Quarter-Final against Paris St. Germain. As an OL fan, it is difficult for me to sayContinue reading “PSG Rue Missed Opportunities In Quarter-Final”