by Emmanuel Faith (22/7/24) Above: The Nigerian national side. Photo: Super Falcons on X. The Super Falcons are back at the Olympics after being absent for 16 years. This has been an arduous wait. They had to come through a difficult qualifying round, which saw them knock out other African power-houses like Cameroon, and SouthContinue reading “Olympics Preview: Nigeria”
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WSL and Championship announce new season fixtures & streaming partner
22/7/24 Above: Chelsea celebrate their WSL title success on the final day of last season at Old Trafford. They will open the new campaign at home to Aston Villa. Photo: Chelsea FC Women. The new season of the Barclays WSL will get underway on the weekend of 21st and 22nd September with a number ofContinue reading “WSL and Championship announce new season fixtures & streaming partner”
NPLW WA 2024 Round 15 Review
Ben Gilby provides a full review of this weekend’s action (21/7/24). Above: Ellis Glanfield, Murdoch University Melville’s hat-trick hero in yesterday’s superb 3-1 win over Balcatta Etna seen in action earlier in the season. Photo: Denyse RM Photography. Game of the week: Perth SC 3-2 Fremantle City Click on this link to read Ben Gilby’s report of the game,Continue reading “NPLW WA 2024 Round 15 Review”
Azzurri gain vital win over hard working Freo
Perth SC 3-2 Fremantle City Report by Ben Gilby, photography supplied by Rob Lizzi (21/7/24). Above: Ella Lincoln (azure shirt) looks to battle her way past two Fremantle City defenders. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. Perth SC cemented their second-placed spot on the ladder with this important victory over top-four rivals Fremantle CityContinue reading “Azzurri gain vital win over hard working Freo”
Clare Wheeler: “We want a medal, there’s nothing we want more”
by Ben Gilby (17/7/24) Above: Clare Wheeler talking to the media ahead with a week to go before the Olympics tournament starts. Image: Football Australia. Clare Wheeler is a prime example of exactly the sort of player who will be key for The Matildas in the Olympics. In consistently strong form for club and countryContinue reading “Clare Wheeler: “We want a medal, there’s nothing we want more””
Olympics Preview: New Zealand
by Denise Duffy and Jonathon Hagger Above: New Zealand celebrate qualifying for the Olympics after beating the Soloman Islands 11-1. Photo: New Zealand Football. The New Zealand Football Ferns face multiple challenges both off and on the pitch entering the Olympics. Head coach Jitka Klimková has opted to stand aside with assistant coach Michael MayneContinue reading “Olympics Preview: New Zealand”
Olympics Preview: Colombia
by Emily Wyatt (15/7/24) Above: Colombia, who are looking to repeat their superb World Cup run at the Olympics. Photo: The City Paper Bogotá. Colombia, also known as the Las Chicas Superpoderosas or the Las Cafeteras are returning to the Olympics after missing out last time round. Given their superb performances at the World CupContinue reading “Olympics Preview: Colombia”
NPLW WA 2024 Round 14 Review
Ben Gilby provides a full review of this weekend’s action along with photography from Denyse McCulloch (Denyse RM Photography on Facebook) (14/7/24). Above: Ella Lincoln strides forward for Perth SC at Subiaco yesterday. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Denyse McCulloch (Denyse RM Photography on Facebook). Subiaco 0-7 Perth SC A hat-trick by Epril Nossent aided Perth SC toContinue reading “NPLW WA 2024 Round 14 Review”
Red hot RedStar’s magnificent seven
Hyundai NTC 1-7 Perth RedStar by Ben Gilby (13/7/24) Above: Perth RedStar seen in the huddle earlier in the season – the defending champions produced a super display this afternoon against Hyundai NTC. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Denyse McCulloch. Perth RedStar put the NTC to the sword at Sam Kerr Football Centre this afternoonContinue reading “Red hot RedStar’s magnificent seven”
Late Viens strike seals win for Canada over Matildas
Australia 1-2 Canada by Ben Gilby (13/7/24) Above: Sharn Freier (right, light blue shirt) celebrates her goal for Australia with Mary Fowler. Photo: Football Australia. A goal from Evelyn Viens with less than five minutes remaining ensured that Canada came from 1-0 down to defeat Australia in a ‘B’ international behind closed doors at theContinue reading “Late Viens strike seals win for Canada over Matildas”
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