Perth SC 4-2 Hyundai NTC Report by Ben Gilby, with photography from Rob Lizzi (27/8/24) Above: Perth SC celebrate after Georgia Cassidy (12, centre – back to camera) hit a stunning free-kick to restore their lead tonight. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. Perth SC look to have delivered a serious blow to theContinue reading “Perth hit back to derail NTC Top Four hopes”
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NPLW WA 2024 Round 20 Review
Ben Gilby provides a full review of this weekend’s action, including a photography gallery from Rob Lizzi (26/8/24). Above: Perth RedStar celebrate their third successive NPLW WA championship after their 3-3 draw with Balcatta Etna yesterday. Photo: Football West/Fotoenzo. Perth RedStar 3-3 Balcatta Etna Balcatta Etna continued their excellent run of form by coming from 3-1 down to earn a pointContinue reading “NPLW WA 2024 Round 20 Review”
Five-star show from the Azzurri leaves MUM FC looking over their shoulder
Murdoch University Melville 0-5 Perth SC Report by Ben Gilby, photography from Rob Lizzi (25/8/24) Above: Perth SC celebrate after scoring at Murdoch University Melville today. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. Perth SC produced an extremely impressive performance, with Georgia Cassidy having a hand in four of their five goals at Murdoch UniversityContinue reading “Five-star show from the Azzurri leaves MUM FC looking over their shoulder”
Lucy Jerram on “perfecting the art of what we are good at”
For this week’s WA on Wednesday NPLW WA interview, Balcatta Etna attacker Lucy Jerram speaks to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey that has taken her from WA to NSW and back twice, and how she feels Balcatta are building into the 2024 season (21/8/24). Above: Lucy Jerram lets fly for Balcatta Etna against PerthContinue reading “Lucy Jerram on “perfecting the art of what we are good at””
Matildas announce Germany friendly for Europe based October window
21/8/24 Above: Australia’s Steph Catley battles against Germany in the Olympic Games last month. The Matildas will get a chance in October to set the record straight. Photo: Luisa Gonzalez/The Guardian. The Matildas will face Olympic Games Bronze Medallist, Germany, away in Duisburg during the October international window. Australia will spend this window in Europe,Continue reading “Matildas announce Germany friendly for Europe based October window”
Michaela Thawley: “We’re one determined team”
In this week’s ‘WA On Wednesday’ feature, Ben Gilby speaks to UWA-Nedlands’ Michaela Thawley who has brought experience from playing in America and Spain to the NPLW WA’s newest club (14/8/24) Above: Michaela Thawley (green shirt in possession) in action during UWA-Nedlands’ first NPLW WA match against Hyundai NTC – a game in which sheContinue reading “Michaela Thawley: “We’re one determined team””
NPLW WA Photo Galleries
In a break from his usual weekly reports on the NPLW WA action, Ben Gilby was out and about at two of this afternoon’s games – here are his galleries from UWA-Nedlands v Perth SC and Subiaco v Fremantle City (11/8/24). Above: Fremantle City’s hat-trick hero Tanika Lala gets a show away at Subiaco today.Continue reading “NPLW WA Photo Galleries”
Lowry leaves the West aiming for Glory at Sydney
Additional reporting by Ben Gilby (8/8/24) Above: Hana Lowry unveiled today by Sydney FC. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Sydney FC. Sydney FC today announced the major signing of Perth Glory’s Young Matildas star Hana Lowry on a two-year deal. The 21-year-old midfielder, a produce of the Football West NTC program made her debut forContinue reading “Lowry leaves the West aiming for Glory at Sydney”
Sophie Patience: “We’re continuing to grow at Murdoch University Melville”
In the latest of our WA On Wednesday series of player interviews, Murdoch University Melville‘s Sophie Patience speaks to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about her footballing journey, and how life has evolved at the club this season (7/8/24). Above: Sophie Patience in action for Murdoch University Melville. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Sophie Patience Whilst thisContinue reading “Sophie Patience: “We’re continuing to grow at Murdoch University Melville””
Glory announce striker Gabby Hollar as first signing
6/8/24 Above: Gabby Hollar (white shirt) in action during her time in the US College game. Photo: South Alabama Athletics. Perth Glory today confirmed that prolific American striker Gabby Hollar has joined the club for the 2024/25 A-League Women’s season. The 24-year-old has taken the NPLW Victoria by storm this season and is currently theContinue reading “Glory announce striker Gabby Hollar as first signing”
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