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Aquino on confidence, form, and the need to “get out there and enjoy it”

by Ben Gilby (6/3/24) Above: Morgan Aquino speaking to the media today ahead of Perth Glory’s Distance Derby against Wellington Phoenix at Macedonia Park on Friday night. Image: Perth Glory. Morgan Aquino is arguably one of the A-League Women’s players of the season. The goalkeeper leads the stat lists for most saves made and percentageContinue reading “Aquino on confidence, form, and the need to “get out there and enjoy it””

Blayney: It’s back to business as Young Matildas stand on brink of history

by Ben Gilby (5/3/24) Above: Young Matildas head coach Leah Blayney speaking today ahead of her team’s second round-robin game at the U20 Asian Cup tomorrow against the hosts Uzbekistan. Image: Football Australia. After their superb 2-1 win over South Korea on Sunday in the opening Group A game in the U20 Asian Cup, AustraliaContinue reading “Blayney: It’s back to business as Young Matildas stand on brink of history”

NPLW WA Night Series Wrap

Impetus 71’s Ben Gilby begins his coverage of yet another season of the NPLW WA with all the news from the first two weeks of the round-robin of the pre-season tournament in Western Australia with photos supplied by Rob Lizzi and Cat Bryant (4/3/24). Above: Murdoch University (red) and Perth SC battle it out inContinue reading “NPLW WA Night Series Wrap”

Two goals in as many minutes as Roar see off City

Brisbane Roar 2-0 Melbourne City by Ben Carey at Perry Park (2/3/24). Above: Brisbane Roar celebrate during their excellent win over Melbourne City today. Photo: Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar stunned Melbourne City on Saturday evening, exacting revenge for the painful 5-3 defeat they suffered to City the last time the two sides met in December.Continue reading “Two goals in as many minutes as Roar see off City”

Dream debut for Tallon-Henniker as Sky Blues seal Derby success

Western Sydney Wanderers 0-2 Sydney FC by Emma Burke (2/3/24) Above: Caley Tallon-Henniker celebrates her debut goal which sealed Sydney FC’s derby day win. Photo: Sydney FC. Sydney FC have come away victorious in the Derby against Western Sydney Wanderers, winning 2-0 at a confusing contest at CommBank Stadium. The opening half was characterised byContinue reading “Dream debut for Tallon-Henniker as Sky Blues seal Derby success”

Keane hat-trick seals sixth straight win as Western United down Canberra to stay top

Western United 4-2 Canberra United by Ryan Miller-Woods (1/3/24). Above: Western United hat-trick hero Hannah Keane shows her joy after scoring today. Photo: Western United. Western United solidified their lead at the top of the A-League Women’s ladder with a 4-2 win against Canberra United at City Vista Recreation Reserve to extend their winning runContinue reading “Keane hat-trick seals sixth straight win as Western United down Canberra to stay top”

Epakis: “It’s almost as if the Finals have started”

by Ben Gilby (29/2/24). Above: Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis speaking to the media today. Image: Perth Glory. After a strong start to the season that saw them constantly in the A-League Women’s top two, Perth Glory are without a win in their last seven matches – a run that has seen them dropContinue reading “Epakis: “It’s almost as if the Finals have started””

Interview: Andoversford’s Player Coach Karly Smith

by Ben Gilby (25/02/24) Above: Impetus 71 sponsored Karly Smith – player head coach of Andoversford. Photo supplied to Impetus 71 by: Karly Smith. Andoversford player-head coach Karly Smith, sponsored by Impetus 71, is delighted by the progress of the village team still in their embryonic days, playing in the tier ten, in the GloucestershireContinue reading “Interview: Andoversford’s Player Coach Karly Smith”

Heyman: “It’s the greatest feeling in the world!”

by Ben Gilby (25/2/24) Above: Michelle Heyman speaking yesterday. Image: Football Australia. It was a moment in Australian football history that will be remembered and talked about for years to come. Seven minutes after stepping onto the field for her first Matildas cap in six years, Michelle Heyman put her country into the lead inContinue reading “Heyman: “It’s the greatest feeling in the world!””

Interview: Millwall Lionesses’ Poppy Payne

by Ben Gilby (24/2/24) Above: Poppy Payne in possession for Millwall Lionesses against Ashford United. Photo supplied by: Poppy Payne. Impetus ’71 sponsored Millwall Lionesses defender Poppy Payne has hailed her team’s recovery from a challenging start to the season as the South London side look to push towards a place in the top fourContinue reading “Interview: Millwall Lionesses’ Poppy Payne”