The final round of the regular Westfield W League season in Australia saw the line-up for the finals series and the wooden spoon destination decided. Impetus editor Ben Gilby reports. Melbourne City ensured they ended the regular season undefeated by seeing off a game Brisbane Roar outfit 3-1 in front of a bumper crowd ofContinue reading “W League Round-Up”
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Middlesbrough Women: Building on Lionesses Boost
by Ben Gilby Middlesbrough Women FC were formed in 1976 and were originally known as Cleveland Spartans. Among their early coaches were the legends of Middlesbrough’s men’s team Mark Proctor and David Hodgson. This season, Boro have had the monumental boost of hosting the England v Brazil women’s match at the Riverside Stadium in frontContinue reading “Middlesbrough Women: Building on Lionesses Boost”
W League Round-Up
The penultimate round of the regular season of the Westfield W League in Australia was full of goals and saw Melbourne City clinch the Premiers crown with a round to go. Impetus editor Ben Gilby reports. Melbourne City lifted the Premiers trophy with a round to spare after a 4-0 demolition job away to WesternContinue reading “W League Round-Up”
England Hits Stunner As Top Two Share Spoils
Manchester City 3-3 Chelsea by Ben Gilby. The Barclays Women’s Super League top two could not be separated after a dramatic afternoon at the Academy Stadium. Chelsea could have gone ahead after just twenty-five seconds when Sam Kerr’s effort came off of Ellie Roebuck’s legs and Beth England couldn’t push the follow up over theContinue reading “England Hits Stunner As Top Two Share Spoils”
Red Hot Reiten Strike Keeps Treble Hopes Alive
Chelsea 1-0 Liverpool By Ben Gilby Chelsea’s dreams of a domestic treble go on after producing a dominant performance against Liverpool. However, a combination of great saves from Anke Preuss and excellent organised defence ensured that Emma Hayes’ side never quite managed to be as consistently penetrative in attack as they would have liked. TheContinue reading “Red Hot Reiten Strike Keeps Treble Hopes Alive”
W League Round-Up
The Westfield W League in Australia returned after a two week break for the first stage of the Matildas Olympic Games qualifying campaign. What a round of fixtures it was with the top four facing each other in cross city derbies! Impetus editor Ben Gilby reports. Melbourne City took a decisive step towards the MinorContinue reading “W League Round-Up”
van Egmond Exocet Saves The Day
Australia 1-1 China By Ben Gilby The Matildas gained the point they needed to ensure they topped Asia Qualifying Group B for the Olympic Games Women’s Football tournament with a draw in Parramatta. However, due to their own profligacy, basic errors and a punchy Chinese side, the Green and Golds were made to wait untilContinue reading “van Egmond Exocet Saves The Day”
Classy Carpenter Supplies the Ammo
Australia 6-0 Thailand By Ben Gilby The Matildas shot to the top of their Olympic Qualifying Group thanks to another comprehensive victory, this time against Thailand. The win, their second in four days, sees Australia now need only a point in their final match against China to ensure they finish top and face the easierContinue reading “Classy Carpenter Supplies the Ammo”
Foord Fires Matildas To Opening Win
Australia 7-0 Chinese Taipei By Ben Gilby The Matildas opened their Olympic Games Qualifying campaign with a comfortable victory over Chinese Taipei in Campbelltown, Sydney. Australia were in control from the very start, and the statistics shown after the final whistle just emphasised the gulf between the sides. The Matildas had 80% of the possession,Continue reading “Foord Fires Matildas To Opening Win”
East Enders Take A Hammering At Kingsmeadow
Chelsea 8-0 West Ham United By Ben Gilby Chelsea are second in the Barclays Women’s Super League – just a point behind leaders Manchester City – after a comprehensive destruction of West Ham United at Kingsmeadow. The Blues scored at will throughout the game, with West Ham only offering very limited resistance up front inContinue reading “East Enders Take A Hammering At Kingsmeadow”
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