Glasgow City 1-9 VfL Wolfsburg by Ben Gilby The Scottish champions’ incredible run in the UEFA Women’s Champions League came to a shattering end in San Sebastian last night against a star-studded Wolfsburg side. This tie was always going to be tough for Scott Booth’s team, but the extra difficulties added since the coronavirus outbreakContinue reading “Pernille Piles On The Pain”
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Keeping the Women’s Game Well and Truly in the Picture
During lockdown, Impetus became aware of some incredible graphic design work being done to promote women’s football. So impressed were we that editor Ben Gilby sought out Graphics by PW to find out a bit more about their work for the women’s game. Looking through social media connected to women’s football during the peak ofContinue reading “Keeping the Women’s Game Well and Truly in the Picture”
Plymouth Warriors: Outstanding Efforts and Achievements
Impetus editor Ben Gilby spoke to Melissa Curtis, coach of Plymouth Warriors Ladies, a club who are doing extraordinary things with a group of extraordinary players. Melissa began our conversation by outlining the incredible story of the club. “Plymouth Warriors was founded in 2018. One of our Co-Directors Luke Childs, who formed the club alongContinue reading “Plymouth Warriors: Outstanding Efforts and Achievements”
Yeovil Town Women: Alive and Kicking
Yeovil Town Women were formed in 1990 as Yetminster Women FC and played their first match on 16th September of that year against Weymouth Vikings. In 1993, they were renamed Sherborne Women and then became Yeovil Town in 1999. The club’s first honour was the South-West Women’s Division Two Cup in 1995 – a trophyContinue reading “Yeovil Town Women: Alive and Kicking”
W League Grand Final Report
The Westfield W League Grand Final pitted together the two most successful sides over the past five seasons. Impetus editor Ben Gilby reports. Melbourne City 1-0 Sydney FC Melbourne City completed their unbeaten season by winning the W League Grand Final, albeit due to a highly fortuitous goal in a match that was played behindContinue reading “W League Grand Final Report”
Ashford Town Women: Hugely Talented and Hugely Hopeful for Further Success
Ashford Town (Middlesex) Women are a team who have enjoyed huge success since their formation in 2015 by Will Boye, and they are not about to rest on their laurels. Impetus editor Ben Gilby spoke to founder and chairman Will Boye who revealed their story so far: “In the short space of time that theContinue reading “Ashford Town Women: Hugely Talented and Hugely Hopeful for Further Success”
W League Round-Up
The Westfield W League semi-finals in Australia saw two relatively straightforward victories which sets up a mouthwatering Grandf Final next weekend. Impetus editor Ben Gilby reports. Melbourne City continued their unbeaten season with a comprehensive 5-1 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers to reach their fourth Grand Final. City were rampant in the first half. AiviContinue reading “W League Round-Up”
International Round-Up: Part III
In this, the final part of our review of the international matches played over the past ten days or so, we turn to the Olympic Games Final Qualifiers in Asia and the latest Women’s Euro 2021 Qualifying games. Impetus editor Ben Gilby reports: Olympic Games Final Qualifiers: Asia First Leg: Australia went a long wayContinue reading “International Round-Up: Part III”
International Round-Up: Part II
Today, Impetus editor Ben Gilby reviews all the action from the recently played Algarve Cup and Pinatar Cup plus a round-up of Wales’ friendly against Estonia at Wrexham. Algarve Cup Seven countries travelled to Portugalto join the hosts in the annual tournament which guarantees each side three matches. Sadly, due to the ever worsening globalContinue reading “International Round-Up: Part II”
International Round-Up: Part I
Impetus editor Ben Gilby brings us the first of three reports over the coming days from the international programme which took place over the past ten days or so. Today, we focus on the SheBelieves Cup. SheBelieves Cup Matchday One: The 2020 competition got underway in Orlando with an excellent 3-1 victory for Spain againstContinue reading “International Round-Up: Part I”
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