Vietnam 1-2 Australia U23’s By Kieran Yap 17/8/25 Above: Australia U23’s at half time Photo: Football Australia’s Under 23 side has made the final of the ASEAN Championship after winning the semi final in front of a packed stadium against Vietnam. Leticia McKenna delivered a virtuoso performance with a goal and an assist in aContinue reading “McKenna rockets Australia into ASEAN Final”
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Australia qualifies for ASEAN semi-final with dominant win
Australia U23’s 9-0 Timor Leste By Kieran Yap 14/8/25 Above: Australia’s starting lineup. Photo: Football Australia Australia’s U23 side has qualified for the semi finals of the ASEAN Championships with a 9-0 thrashing of Timor Leste in the final group game. Braces to Holly Furphy, Alana Jancevski (and possibly Aideen Keane OR Emilia Makris) wereContinue reading “Australia qualifies for ASEAN semi-final with dominant win”
NPL Women’s NSW – Round 23 Wrap
By Georgie Lewis 13/8/25 Above: NWS Spirit. Photo: Georgie Lewis Despite the wet and windy conditions, Round 23 of the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW delivered another weekend of drama, goals, and season-defining moments. Match of the Round – Illawarra Stingrays 1–0 UNSW Under the lights at Ian McLennan Oval, the Stingrays struck early throughContinue reading “NPL Women’s NSW – Round 23 Wrap”
Young Matildas qualify with perfect record
Australia 3-0 Chinese Taipei by Kieran Yap (11/8/25) Above: Australia’s starting lineup. Photo: Football Australia. Australia’s Young Matildas have qualified for the U20 Asian Cup. The 3-0 win against Chinese Taipei capped off a perfect campaign where they scored 20 goals and conceded none. Skye Halmarick starred once again with a brace in the finalContinue reading “Young Matildas qualify with perfect record”
Jancevski wonder goal wins it for Australia
The Philippines 0-1 Australia U23’s By Kieran Yap 11/8/25 Above: Australia’s starting lineup. Photo: Football Australia. Australia’s Under 23 side has given their ASEAN Championship hopes a boost with a 1-0 win over The Philippines senior team in the second group game. Alana Jancevski’s first half solo goal was all that separated the sides onContinue reading “Jancevski wonder goal wins it for Australia”
Young Matildas win their second game of Asian Cup qualifying
By Kieran Yap 9/8/25 Above: The starting lineup for Australia. Photo: Football Australia. Australia 3-0 Palestine The Young Matildas have won their second game in Asian Cup qualifying with a 3-0 defeat of Palestine. Goals to Peta Trimis, Amber Luchtmeijer and Maya Lobo were enough to overcome and organized defence and excellent performance from goalkeeperContinue reading “Young Matildas win their second game of Asian Cup qualifying”
In celebration of Steph Catley
By Isabelle Campbell 8/8/25 Above: Steph Catley with Arsenal. Photo: Arsenal Following her nomination for the Ballon d’Or and official recognition as one of the best players in the world. Isabelle Campbell looks at what makes Steph Catley so special. World Cup captain, Champions League winner, Ballon D’Or nominee, Steph Catley is one of theContinue reading “In celebration of Steph Catley”
Australia U23’s open ASEAN Tournament with loss to Myanmar
By Kieran Yap 7/8/25 Above : Australia’s U23 starting lineup. Photo: Football Australia Myanmar 1-2 Australia U23 A late Holly Furphy goal was not enough for Australia’s U23’s as they were defeated 2-1 by Myanmar’s senior side in the first game of the ASEAN Championships in Vietnam. Australia enjoyed the majority of possession over theContinue reading “Australia U23’s open ASEAN Tournament with loss to Myanmar”
Halmarick hat-trick sets up big win for Young Matildas
By Kieran Yap 7/8/2025 Above: Skye Halmarick Australia U20’s 14-0 Tajikistan U20’s An early Skye Halmarick hatrick and a midfield masterclass by Avaani Prakash has helped the Young Matildas to a 14-0- win against Tajikistan in the opening game of Asian Cup qualifiers. Alex Epakis’s first competitive game in charge was a successful and relentlessContinue reading “Halmarick hat-trick sets up big win for Young Matildas”
NPLW Vic R19: Bulleen score six, and Tarrant is the hero for Heidelberg
By Kieran Yap 5/8/25 Above: Danella Butrus and Ava Briedis for Bulleen. Photo: Isabelle Campbell Bulleen Lions tightened their hold on second place with a 6-2 win over FV Academy at the Home of the Matildas. Five different goal scorers contributed to the win which sees them nine points away from first place but moreContinue reading “NPLW Vic R19: Bulleen score six, and Tarrant is the hero for Heidelberg”
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