Ben Gilby reports on the Australia defender Ellie Carpenter‘s chat with the media today plus, a photo gallery of the Matildas departing Sydney (21/7/23). Above: Ellie Carpenter speaking earlier today. Image: CommBank Matildas. It was the morning after the night before, and Australia right back Ellie Carpenter outlined the mixture of emotions that resulted fromContinue reading “Carpenter: You just have to win – it doesn’t have to be pretty”
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Three questions posed by Australia’s win over Ireland
by Jonathan Tay (21/7/23) Above: Steph Catley runs away in joy after scoring her match winning penalty yesterday persued by (left to right) Caitlin Foord, Cortnee Vine, Alanna Kennedy, Ellie Carpenter, and Hayley Raso. Photo: CommBank Matildas. “We need answers,” Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson emphasised 12 months ago. “I think we need these answers,Continue reading “Three questions posed by Australia’s win over Ireland”
Raso and Vine: It was a physical battle but we remained calm & confident
The Matildas’ Hayley Raso and Cortnee Vine spoke to the media after Australia’s 1-0 win over the Republic of Ireland to open their World Cup campaign. Ben Gilby reports (20/7/23) Above: Hayley Raso speaking to the media after today’s opening win at the World Cup for Australia. Image: Football Australia. Australia overcame the loss ofContinue reading “Raso and Vine: It was a physical battle but we remained calm & confident”
Annabelle Leek: “We’ve made a lot of progress with plenty more to come”
For this week’s WA On Wednesday feature, Fremantle City’s Annabelle Leek spoke to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey, life at Freo, and her aims for this season in the NPLW WA (19/7/23). Above: Annabelle Leek plays a pass for Fremantle City against Balcatta Etna. Photo: Denyse McCulloch, supplied to Impetus by Annabelle Leek. AnnabelleContinue reading “Annabelle Leek: “We’ve made a lot of progress with plenty more to come””
West is best?
The vast majority of women’s football fans heading to Australia for the World Cup will be spending their time on the east coast of the country where most of the big-name nations will be playing their matches. Impetus’ Ben Gilby is not following that trend. Instead, he’ll be covering the tournament’s group stages from theContinue reading “West is best?”
World Cup Preview: South Korea
by Genevieve Henry (17/7/23) Above: South Korea celebrate after reaching the Asian Women’s Cup Final last year. Photo: KFA. South Korea have a group of talented, cohesive, and passionate players who will aim to make their mark on the world stage after a decent run of form that saw them finish second in the 2022Continue reading “World Cup Preview: South Korea”
Australia v France Photo Gallery
Impetus’ Kris Goman was pitchside at Marvel Stadium to capture this EXCLUSIVE photo gallery from The Matildas’ final World Cup friendly against France in front of a record crowd for a women’s match in Australia (17/7/23) Above: Mary Fowler (centre) celebrates her winning goal with (left to right) Steph Catley, Tameka Yallop, and Katrina Gorry.Continue reading “Australia v France Photo Gallery”
NPL WA Women 2023 Round 15 Wrap
Ben Gilby provides a full report from the game of the week, plus all the details from the other matches in Western Australia’s NPL Women’s competition and Rob Lizzi provides images from Perth SC’s win at Balcatta Etna (17/7/23). Above: Poppie Hooks heads home for Perth SC at Balcatta Etna yesterday. Photo: Rob Lizzi. Main reportContinue reading “NPL WA Women 2023 Round 15 Wrap”
World Cup Preview: Colombia
by Genevieve Henry (16/7/23) Above: Colombia celebrate their win over Argentina that not only sealed their place in the 2022 Copa America Femenina Final, but also qualification for both the World Cup and 2024 Paris Olympics. Photo: CONMEBOL. Colombia, also affectionately known as Las Chicas Superpoderosas or The Powerpuff Girls, are one the best teamsContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Colombia”
World Cup Preview: Morocco
by Genevieve Henry (15/7/23) Above: Morocco will be making history over the coming weeks. Photo: 7e News. The African Cup Of Nations (WAFCON) runners-up have been making history as of late and will want to break a few new records in Australia and New Zealand this summer. As the first-ever Arab country to qualify forContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Morocco”
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