Just over two months after the World Cup, The Matildas are back in action. Impetus’ Ben Gilby, who spent a month back in Australia for the tournament, reflects on a period which combined strong emotional ties with the women’s game in the city of Perth to never-to-be-forgotten experiences (27/10/23). Above: The scene at Stadium AustraliaContinue reading “A month of dreams and life-affirming memories”
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Australia v IR Iran Photo Gallery Two
In the second of exclusive photo galleries from the Olympic qualifier, Kris Goman was pitchside at HBF Park for Impetus to capture these images from yesterday’s game (27/10/23). Above: Ellie Carpenter battles for possession in Perth last night. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. To view our first photo gallery from the match, by Cat Bryant,Continue reading “Australia v IR Iran Photo Gallery Two”
Amy Sayer: The future is now
by Genevieve Henry (27/10/23). Above: Amy Sayer gets up to head goalwards against Iran yesterday. Photo: Cat Bryant for Impetus. Amy Sayer made her first start for the Matildas in five years in their Olympic Qualifying match against the Islamic Republic of Iran. The 21-year-old impressed, showing her ability to get behind defenders and putContinue reading “Amy Sayer: The future is now”
Australia v IR Iran Photo Gallery
In the first of two exclusive photo galleries to come on the site from the Olympic qualifier, Cat Bryant was pitchside at HBF Park for Impetus to capture these images from tonight’s game (26/10/23). Above: The Matildas enter the pitch in Perth tonight as they take on Iran in an Olympic qualifier. Photo: Cat BryantContinue reading “Australia v IR Iran Photo Gallery”
Wiegman & Earps: “We want to improve our game and get a result”
Impetus had reporter Rebecca Hall and photographer Madeleine Blount at St. George’s Park today to cover the Lionesses’ media conference ahead of tomorrow’s UEFA Nations League game with Belgium at the King Power Stadium and capture today’s training (26/10/23). Above: England head coach Sarina Wiegman at today’s media conference. Photo: Madeleine Blount for Impetus. EnglandContinue reading “Wiegman & Earps: “We want to improve our game and get a result””
Iran take the plaudits as the Matildas take the win
Australia 2-0 IR Iran by Kelechi Osunwa at HBF Park in Perth for Impetus (26/10/23). Above: Ellie Carpenter (centre) shows her delight after putting Australia ahead against Iran today with Emily van Egmond (left) and Charli Grant (right). Photo: Football Australia. Australia kicked off their 2024 AFC Women’s Olympic qualifying campaign in style, securing aContinue reading “Iran take the plaudits as the Matildas take the win”
Lionesses prepare for Belgium double header
Report by Freya Ward, exclusive photos by Morganna King, both at St. George’s Park for Impetus (25/10/23). Above: England’s Millie Bright looking relaxed in training. Photo: Morganna King for Impetus. The Lionesses have regrouped ahead of their doubleheader against Belgium in the UEFA Women’s Nations League in hopes of securing Team GB Olympic qualification, butContinue reading “Lionesses prepare for Belgium double header”
Championship Round-Up
by Johnathan Stack (25/10/23) Above: Charlton Athletic celebrate a goal in their South London derby against Crystal Palace. Photo: Barclays Championship. Lewes 0-2 Sunderland Sunderland’s undefeated start to the season was extended with a tough 2-0 victory at Lewes. The first-half goals from Jenna Dear and Liz Ejupi proved to be the difference, as theContinue reading “Championship Round-Up”
Gustavsson: “All these three teams can hurt us” & “our challenge is to unlock them”
Impetus’ Ben Gilby reports on the press conference featuring Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson and Iran head coach Maryam Azmoon ahead of the two nations’ meeting at HBF Park in Perth tomorrow as the second round of Asian qualifying for the Olympics gets underway – plus photos from training today (25/10/23). Above: Australia head coachContinue reading “Gustavsson: “All these three teams can hurt us” & “our challenge is to unlock them””
Lionesses welcome the next generation of goalkeepers to St. George’s Park
25/10/23 Above: 103 young goalkeepers were invited to St. George’s Park to meet and question their heroes. Photo: Barrington Coombs – The FA. Ahead of the next fixtures in their UEFA Women’s Nations League campaign, the England senior women’s team hosted the country’s next generation of female goalkeepers at St George’s Park. 103 budding goalkeepersContinue reading “Lionesses welcome the next generation of goalkeepers to St. George’s Park”
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