Australia 0-1 Panama by Ben Gilby (5/7/25) Above: Australia goalkeeper Teagan Micah makes a dramatic save in today’s game with Panama in Bunbury. Photo: Rob Lizzi for Impetus. World number 56 Panama earned the greatest result in their history with this victory over a much-changed Australia side, who included four debutants, on a chilly, wetContinue reading “Experimental Matildas fail to solve Panama’s puzzle”
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Montemurro & Micah: Controlling the tempo key to Matildas success
by Ella McShane (4/7/25) Above: Matildas boss Joe Montemurro speaking to the media earlier today. Image: Football Australia. Having had just under a year since their last major tournament at the Olympics, the introduction of new tactics and players has highlighted the depth of the current Matildas squad. With the Asian Cup now on theContinue reading “Montemurro & Micah: Controlling the tempo key to Matildas success”
Impetus NPLW WA Player of the Month – June 2025
Above: Jess Flannery (azure shirt) gets in a shot against Perth RedStar. Photo: Rob Lizzi. 30/6/25 We’ve assembled a group of people who are watching the competition’s matches especially closely to identify the league’s most consistent players each month. For May, Ben Gilby, Kelechi Osunwa, and Tommy Doleman produced a shortlist of players, from whichContinue reading “Impetus NPLW WA Player of the Month – June 2025”
Impressive Matildas denied at the death
Australia 1-1 Slovenia by Kelechi Osunwa at HBF Park for Impetus (29/6/25) Above: Winonah Heatley, who was outstanding for Australia, wins a tussle tonight in Perth. Photo: Cat Bryant for Impetus. On a balmy winter night at Perth’s HBF Park, Australia and Slovenia played out an enthralling 1-1 draw in match two of their two-matchContinue reading “Impressive Matildas denied at the death”
NPLW WA 2025 Round 13 Wrap
by Ben Gilby (29/6/25) Above: Jess Flannery (pink shirt), who scored twice and provided an assist for Perth SC, bursts between the Perth RedStar defence yesterday. Photo: Rob Lizzi. Midweek Catch-up games Wednesday night saw two games postponed from Round Five take place. First, Fremantle City continued their good recent form with a 3-0 winContinue reading “NPLW WA 2025 Round 13 Wrap”
Matildas’ Montemurro era starts with perfect result if not perfect performance
Australia 3-0 Slovenia by Kelechi Osunwa at HBF Park for Impetus (26/6/25) Above: Emily Gielnik looks to break through from Slovenia’s grip tonight in Perth. Photo: Rob Lizzi for Impetus. The Joe Montemurro era as the Matildas’ Head Coach started the best way possible with a 3-0 win over Slovenia at HBF Park on ThursdayContinue reading “Matildas’ Montemurro era starts with perfect result if not perfect performance”
WA State Cup Quarter-Final Wrap
by Ben Gilby (22/6/25) Above: Football West Academy goalkeeper Daisy McGreadie Cole (seen in a previous game) produced a superb display in her side’s penalty shoot-out win over holders Perth SC. Photo: Rob Lizzi. Balcatta Etna v Hamersley Rovers Balcatta Etna automatically qualified for the semi-finals with a walkover victory in Thursday’s scheduled opening tieContinue reading “WA State Cup Quarter-Final Wrap”
NPLW WA 2025 Round 12 Wrap
by Ben Gilby and Ella McShane (15/6/25) Above: Abbey Green (right), who added to her goal tally for the season in Fremantle City’s 13-0 win against UWA-Nedlands on Saturday. Photo: Celina Lyons. Balcatta Etna 1-0 Perth SC Balcatta produced a superb display across the park to become the first side this season to defeat PerthContinue reading “NPLW WA 2025 Round 12 Wrap”
Ann Odong: A legend and role model of the Australian women’s football family
9/6/25 Above: Ann Odong in match day mode with The Matildas. Photo: ABC. Whilst the arrival of Joe Montemurro as The Matildas’ new head coach took all the headlines last week, the announcement that Ann Odong is to depart her role as the team’s media manager was just as big for many of those aroundContinue reading “Ann Odong: A legend and role model of the Australian women’s football family”
NPLW WA 2025 Round 11 Wrap
by Ben Gilby and Ella McShane (8/6/25) Above: Subiaco goalkeeper Monique Todd gets a hand to the ball under Perth SC pressure today. Photo: Rob Lizzi. Balcatta Etna 8-3 UWA-Nedlands by Ben Gilby Three goals in an eight-minute spell in the second half ensured that Balcatta Etna finally put a stubborn UWA-Nedlands side to theContinue reading “NPLW WA 2025 Round 11 Wrap”
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