Ben Gilby and Ava-Marianne Elliott provide a full report each along with all the details from the round’s other two matches (6/5/24) Above: UWA-Nedlands’ Michaela Thawley (green shirt), whose early goal in the vital game at the bottom with Murdoch University Melville was not enough to seal her side’s first win of the campaign. PhotoContinue reading “NPLW WA 2024 Round Five Review”
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Sydney go back to back and clinch a record breaking fifth Grand Final win
Melbourne City 0-1 Sydney FC by Ben Gilby (4/5/24) Above: Sydney FC celebrate Shea Connors’ winning goal at AAMI Park today. Photo: A-League Women. Shea Connors’ goal just over 20 minutes from the end sealed Sydney FC’s record-breaking fifth A-League Women Grand Final win in a hugely enjoyable tactical battle at AAMI Park today. HeadContinue reading “Sydney go back to back and clinch a record breaking fifth Grand Final win”
Stott & Vidosic: “Getting back to this level has been so hard” but City are ready
by Ava-Marianne Elliott (2/5/24) Above: Melbourne City defender Rebekah Stott and head coach Dario Vidosic speaking to the media today at AAMI Park ahead of Saturday’s A-League Women Grand Final against Sydney FC. Image: Melbourne City. Melbourne City boss Dario Vidosic outlined his belief that Saturday’s A-League Women Grand Final will be a fitting endContinue reading “Stott & Vidosic: “Getting back to this level has been so hard” but City are ready”
Impetus NPLW WA Player of the Month – April 2024
by Ben Gilby (30/4/24) Above: Perth SC’s Ella Lincoln – the inaugural winner of Impetus’ NPLW WA Player of the Month Award. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. To further complement Impetus‘ coverage of the NPLW WA competition in 2024, we’ve assembled a group of people who are watching the competition’s matches especially closelyContinue reading “Impetus NPLW WA Player of the Month – April 2024″
Cuthbert & Dower speak about sharing the love of the game through the language of football
by Ben Gilby (29/4/24) Above: Joy on the faces of all taking part in the Cairns coaching session hosted by the Junior Matildas today. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. The Junior Matildas welcomed 18 girls from Cape York House for Girls and Centacare Far North Queensland resettlement program to Endeavour Park in CairnsContinue reading “Cuthbert & Dower speak about sharing the love of the game through the language of football”
Hayes rues refereeing controversy as Barça complete comeback
Chelsea 0-2 FC Barcelona Barcelona win 2-1 on aggregate by Ava-Marianne Elliott at Stamford Bridge for Impetus (28/4/24) Above: Aitana Bonmati celebrates her goal that levelled the scores on aggregate last night. Photo: Sky Sports. Reigning UWCL Champions Barcelona overturned 1-0 first leg deficit to deliver a devastating defeat to Chelsea in front of aContinue reading “Hayes rues refereeing controversy as Barça complete comeback”
Vidosic: “We want to retain calm in the chaos”
by Ben Gilby (27/4/24) Above: Dario Vidosic speaking to the media ahead of tomorrow’s semi-final second leg with Newcastle Jets. Image: Melbourne City. Melbourne City head coach Dario Vidosic emphasised repeatedly to the media ahead of tomorrow’s A-League Women semi-final second leg that the tie isn’t over despite his team holding a 3-0 lead overContinue reading “Vidosic: “We want to retain calm in the chaos””
Exciting draw sees Sydney through to seventh straight Grand Final
Sydney FC 1-1 Central Coast Mariners Sydney FC win 2-1 on aggregate by Ben Carey (27/4/24) Above: Central Coast Mariners’ Australian international Kyah Simon (yellow shirt) shields the ball from Sydney FC’s Mackenzie Hawkesby in today’s semi-final second leg. Photo: Sydney FC. Mackenzie Hawkesby’s goal on the half-hour mark eventually proved to be enough toContinue reading “Exciting draw sees Sydney through to seventh straight Grand Final”
NPLW WA 2024 Round Four Review
Ben Gilby and Ava-Marianne Elliott provide a full report each along with all the details from the round’s other two matches in a weekend with goals galore! (22/4/24). Above: Epril Nossent (centre, sky blue shirt) and Jess Flannery (left, sky blue shirt) were key figures in Perth SC’s win at UWA-Nedlands yesterday. Photo supplied toContinue reading “NPLW WA 2024 Round Four Review”
Hawkesby sinks the Mariners
Central Coast Mariners 0-1 Sydney FC by Ben Carey (21/4/24) Above: Rising star Indian Dos Santos tussles for the ball in the midfield ahead of teammate Mackenzie Hawkesby. Photo: Sydney FC. Sydney and Central Coast Mariners produced a semi-final first leg of the highest order at the beautiful Industree Group Stadium on the waterside inContinue reading “Hawkesby sinks the Mariners”
