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Redemption for Football Ferns as Venezuela series ends tied

New Zealand 2-1 Venezuela by Jonathon Hagger (4/6/25) Above: Rebekah Stott (13) in possession for the Football Ferns against Venezuela yesterday. Photo: RNZ. The Football Ferns responded from a disappointing performance and result against the Venezuelans at the end of last week to level the two-match series in Spain yesterday. New Zealand were hungry toContinue reading “Redemption for Football Ferns as Venezuela series ends tied”

Sayer completes fairytale return as Matildas defeat Argentina

Australia 4-1 Argentina by Alyce Collett (2/6/25) Above: Amy Sayer celebrates after scoring for Australia against Argentina in Canberra tonight. Photo: Football Australia. Australia has recorded a clean sweep in its two-match series with Argentina after winning game two 4-1 in Canberra tonight. Amy Sayer was the star for the Matildas, scoring a brace andContinue reading “Sayer completes fairytale return as Matildas defeat Argentina”

New Zealand go down to disappointing loss to Venezuela

New Zealand 1-3 Venezuela by Jonathon Hagger (1/6/25) Above: Football Ferns star Annalie Longo (10) battles away against Venezuela yesterday. Photo: RNZ. New Zealand began their two-match series against Venezuela in Marbella with a performance that new boss Michael Mayne described as “nowhere near” where they need to be. Backdrop The New Zealand Football FernsContinue reading “New Zealand go down to disappointing loss to Venezuela”

Johnson debut goal drives Matildas to Argentina win

Australia 2-0 Argentina by Isabelle Campbell at Marvel Stadium for Impetus (30/5/25). Above: Kahli Johnson celebrates her debut goal for Australia. Photo: Football Australia. The Matildas put on an outstanding display of attacking mindset in a 2-0 win over Argentina at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. With several senior players unavailable, the fixture allowed fringe playersContinue reading “Johnson debut goal drives Matildas to Argentina win”

Sayer & Johnson: Its all about taking the opportunity

by Isabelle Campbell (27/5/25) Above: Amy Sayer (facing camera) celebrates a Matildas goal. The Kristianstads player is a welcome returnee to the Australia squad after completing her rehab from an ACL injury. Photo: Tilly McDonald for Impetus. After nearly a year on the sidelines, Amy Sayer is back in green and gold and ready toContinue reading “Sayer & Johnson: Its all about taking the opportunity”

NPLW WA 2025 Round Nine Wrap

by Ben Gilby (25/5/25) Above: Perth SC’s returning A-League Women star Tijan McKenna in action at Murdoch University Melville today. Photo: Rob Lizzi. Football West Academy 2-3 Perth RedStar Perth RedStar held off a comeback from the Football West Academy (FWA) to claim the win in the round’s opening game at Hay Park in BunburyContinue reading “NPLW WA 2025 Round Nine Wrap”

How their Matildas influenced Arsenal’s Champions League triumph

Above: From left to right – Kyra Cooney-Cross, Caitlin Foord, and Steph Catley with the UEFA Champions League trophy last night. Photo: UWCL. 25/5/25 Three Impetus writers – Genevieve Henry, Ella McShane, and Alice de Koster-Kitto analyse the impact that Arsenal’s Australian internationals had in their superb European Champions League Final victory last night. Shining,Continue reading “How their Matildas influenced Arsenal’s Champions League triumph”

Arsenal’s tactical nous seals sensational Champions League triumph

Arsenal 1-0 FC Barcelona by Ben Gilby (24/5/25) Above: Steph Catley battles away in tonight’s final. Photo: UWCL Arsenal produced a superb performance full of discipline, grit and supreme tactical organisation to win the UEFA Women’s Champions League at Lisbon’s Estádio José Alvalade this evening. The Gunners won their second European trophy – some 18Continue reading “Arsenal’s tactical nous seals sensational Champions League triumph”