by Ben Gilby (25/5/23) Above: She’s coming home to play at last in WA – Matildas captain and local icon Sam Kerr. Photo: Football Australia. It was confirmed today that for the first time in five years, Australia will play international football in Western Australia, the home state of the nation’s all-time top scorer SamContinue reading “Kerr to return home to Western Australia with the Matildas”
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Katie Schubert: Our current team excites me
For this week’s WA On Wednesday feature, Murdoch University Melville’s Katie Schubert spoke to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey, coming back after giving birth, life at MUM FC, and the development of the game in Western Australia (24/5/23). Above: Katie Schubert in action for Murdoch University Melville this season at Perth SC. Photo: Fotoenzo,Continue reading “Katie Schubert: Our current team excites me”
The View From France
Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the 21st round of 2022-2023 D1 Arkema season (23/5/23). Above: Emotion overcomes Signe Bruun after she scores Olympique Lyonnais’ championship-winning goal. Photo: Damien LG. Paris Saint-Germain 0–1 Olympique Lyonnais Olympique Lyonnais won their 16th D1 Arkema title by winning 1-0 against Paris SG in Paris’s Parc des Princes stadium in front ofContinue reading “The View From France”
Scottish Weekend Wrap
from Tom Freeman (23/5/23) Above: Rossvale (black) in action during their excellent win at SWF Championship winners Livingston. Photo: Alex Todd/Sportpix. SWF Championship Glasgow side Rossvale have gained the upper hand in the race for a play-off spot to gain entry to SWPL 2. In the last Sunday for the Scottish Women’s Championship which sawContinue reading “Scottish Weekend Wrap”
Norfolk Weekly Wrap
Darrell Allen rounds up all the women’s football action in Norfolk over the past week (23/5/23). Above: Millie Daviss and Anna Larkins lift the Norfolk Women’s Cup for Norwich City. Photo: Ben Cunningham. Norfolk Women’s Cup Final On Friday night, tier four Norwich City eventually defeated Mulbarton Belles from three leagues below 3-0 at CarrowContinue reading “Norfolk Weekly Wrap”
Hastings United v Herne Bay Photo Gallery
Jon Smalldon was at the Pilot Field to capture all the action as well as a brief report from this tier six London & South-East Division One South encounter (22/5/23). Above: Celebration time for Herne Bay yesterday. Photo: Jon Smalldon for Impetus. Hastings Town 3-2 Herne Bay A penalty from player-of-the-match Rubie Harris was theContinue reading “Hastings United v Herne Bay Photo Gallery”
Aston Villa v Liverpool Photo Gallery
Suvadeep Biswas was at Villa Park yesterday to capture this set of images from the WSL’s six-goal thriller (22/5/23). Above: Tash Dowie shows her delight after putting Liverpool 2-1 up yesterday. Photo: Suvadeep Biswas for Impetus. Aston Villa 3-3 Liverpool Aston Villa and Liverpool shared the points in a game that see-sawed back and forthContinue reading “Aston Villa v Liverpool Photo Gallery”
Manchester United v Manchester City Photo Gallery
Matthew Appleby was pitchside at the Leigh Sports Village last night to capture all the action from a dramatic Manchester derby (22/5/23). Above: Manchester United’s Hayley Ladd shows her sheer delight last night. Photo: Matthew Appleby for Impetus. Manchester United 2-1 Manchester City Lucia Garcia’s goal in second-half injury time sealed a dramatic win forContinue reading “Manchester United v Manchester City Photo Gallery”
NPL WA Women Round Eight 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 (22/5/23). Above: Reina Kagami (left), Perth RedStar’s match-winner on Sunday, captured in action during the Night Series. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Perth RedStar. Midweek update: Hyundai NTC 1-5Continue reading “NPL WA Women Round Eight Wrap”
Tottenham Hotspur v Reading Photo Gallery
Andy Wicks was pitchside at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium yesterday to capture all the action in this vital game at the bottom of the WSL (21/5/23). Above: Beth England, scorer of two of Spurs’ four goals, in action yesterday. Photo: Andy Wicks for Impetus. Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 Reading Tottenham Hotspur finally confirmed their WSL statusContinue reading “Tottenham Hotspur v Reading Photo Gallery”
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