Brisbane Roar 3–0 Adelaide United By Callum Logie 25/4/26 Above: Kijah Stephenson battling for possession with Matilda McNamara Photo: Brisbane Roar A sold-out Spencer Park hosted a tense Elimination Final where Brisbane Roar were able to glide past Adelaide United. A Kijah Stephenson brace and an Aimee Medwin goal were more than enough to make the difference asContinue reading “Brisbane Roar into semi-finals after Stephenson heroics”
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NPLW Vic R9: Heidelberg bounces back, Box Hill climb to first and South win again
By Kieran Yap 23/4/26 Above: Mia Bailey of Heidelberg United. Photo: Adrian Geremia South Melbourne halt Bulleen’s winning streak, Box Hill climb into first and Heidelberg return to winning ways in Round Nine of Victoria’s NPLW. The action began in Caroline Springs as Spring Hills FC hosted the perennially strong Boroondara Eagles. The home sideContinue reading “NPLW Vic R9: Heidelberg bounces back, Box Hill climb to first and South win again”
NPLW Vic R8: McGroarty scores four, Bercelli with a belter, and Bulleen climb to first
By Kieran Yap 15/4/26 Above: Claudia Mihocic. Bulleen Lions. Photo: Adrian Geremia South Melbourne stage a resurgence in the standings, Bulleen’s winning streak continues and Box Hill Bounce back in Round 8 of the Victorian NPLW. Friday night saw three games take place across Melbourne. Avondale FC travelled to face Preston Lions in an importantContinue reading “NPLW Vic R8: McGroarty scores four, Bercelli with a belter, and Bulleen climb to first”
McKenna scores on debut as Matildas beat Malawi
Australia 5-0 Malawi By Kieran Yap 11/4/26 Above: Leticia McKenna commemorates a first cap for The Matildas. Photo: Football Australia Australia has defeated Malawi 5-0 in the opening game of The FIFA Series. Emily Van egmond, Sam Kerr scored in the first half, while Alex Chidiac and Holly McNamara added more after the break. LeticiaContinue reading “McKenna scores on debut as Matildas beat Malawi”
Halmarick hatrick sets up another Young Matildas win
Australia U20 5-0 India U20 By Kieran Yap 5/4/26 Above: The Young Matildas celebrating a goal. Photo: Football Australia For the second successive match in the U20 Asian Cup, Australia has recorded a 5-0 win. A hatrick to Skye Halmarick and goals to Danella Butrus and Daisy Brown continued the Young Matildas perfect record inContinue reading “Halmarick hatrick sets up another Young Matildas win”
Roar wins in Canberra to seal finals football
Canberra United 1-2 Brisbane Roar By Kieran Yap 4/4/26 Above: Momo Hayashi Photo: Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar have secured finals football for the first time since 2021 after defeating Canberra United 2-1 at McKellar Park. Goals to Aimee Medwin and Alicia Woods secured the result, despite a strong start from the hosts and a trademarkContinue reading “Roar wins in Canberra to seal finals football”
Young Matildas off to a perfect start at U20 Asian Cup
Australia U20 5-0 Chinese Taipei U20 By Kieran Yap 3/4/26 Above: Peta Trimis. Photo: AFC/Football Australia The Young Matildas have begun their U20 Asian Cup with a confident performance against Chinese Taipei. Goals to Peta Trimis, Skye Halmarick and Tiana Fuller gave Australia a 5-0 win at True BG Stadium in Pathum Thani Coach AlexContinue reading “Young Matildas off to a perfect start at U20 Asian Cup”
NPLW Vic R7: Iaria lights up the league and Boroondara beat Box Hill
By Kieran Yap 1/4/26 Above: Fiorina Iaria for Melbourne Victory. Photo: Passion Creations Bulleen climb to second, Essendon honour a league legend and Iaria scores four in the first ever Melbourne Derby. Friday night’s game saw Spring Hills host South Melbourne, with the home side looking to respond after a 4-2 loss to Bulleen LionsContinue reading “NPLW Vic R7: Iaria lights up the league and Boroondara beat Box Hill”
Mariners and Canberra draw, but top six takes shape
Central Coast Mariners 0-0 Canberra United By Kieran Yap 30/3/26 Above: Sasha Grove. Photo: Canberra United Central Coast and Canberra United have played out an entertaining scoreless draw at Polytec Stadium. Despite both sides creating numerous chances and a very open attacking game, the respective goalkeepers were both in equally excellent form. Canberra arrived atContinue reading “Mariners and Canberra draw, but top six takes shape”
Wanderers steal a shock win in Wellington.
Wellington Phoenix 0 – 1 Western Sydney Wanderers By Callum Logie 29/3/26 Above: Alvina Khoshaba (right, facing camera) competes for possession with Brooke Nunn. Photo: Wellington Phoenix The always atmospheric Porirua Park hosted an interesting encounter between two teams who have had very different seasons. Despite generating some good chances, Wellington were unable to score and a lateContinue reading “Wanderers steal a shock win in Wellington.”
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