Melbourne City 2-1 Wellington Phoenix By Isabelle Campbell 28/12/2024 Above: Laura Hughes scores the winner for Melbourne City. Photo: Adrian Geremia for Impetus. Melbourne City, the current frontrunners in the Ninja A-League, extended their impressive start to the season with a second-half comeback in their meeting with Wellington Phoenix at ctrl:cyber Pitch this afternoon. City came out on topContinue reading “City continue winning streak with second half comeback over Phoenix”
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The Evolution of Women’s Football Kits
By Isabelle Campbell with interviews by Kieran Yap 28/12/24 Above: The 2019 Matildas Kit Launch. Photo: Nike. Impetus takes a look at the history and the progress of kits in women’s football. From necessity to practicality to fashion. In recent years, women’s football has witnessed unprecedented levels of growth, and with this change came aContinue reading “The Evolution of Women’s Football Kits”
An Ode to Goad
By Kieran Yap 23/12/24 Above: Beattie Goad drives past Cortnee Vine. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus If Round Eight is to be Beattie Goad’s last game in the A-League women, the competition will farewell one of its most popular and most interesting players at the age of 27. She will be irreplaceable at Melbourne Victory,Continue reading “An Ode to Goad”
The offside call that shows the genius of Holly Mac
By Kieran Yap 23/12/24 Above: Holly McNamara. Photo: Melbourne City Holly McNamara is undoubtedly one of Australia’s brightest talents and a non-goal against Adelaide United allowed her to show another level to her game. When Bryleeh Henry played Holly McNamara through in on goal, it felt obvious what would happen next. The 21 year oldContinue reading “The offside call that shows the genius of Holly Mac”
Freiers combine to cook the Jets
Newcastle Jets 1-6 Brisbane Roar By Kieran Yap 21/12/24 Above: Brisbane celebrate one of their six goals against Newcastle. Photo: Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar have produced a statement win with a 6-1 result away to the Newcastle Jets. Laini Freier scored her first goal and first hattrick in the A-League Women while the Roar alsoContinue reading “Freiers combine to cook the Jets”
Phoenix fire to win over Sydney
Wellington Phoenix 2-0 Sydney FC by Alyce Collett (21/12/24) Above: The Wellington Phoenix XI that started against Sydney FC. Photo: Wellington Phoenix. Wellington Phoenix have picked up an early Christmas present by defeating Sydney FC by two goals to nil at Porirua Park this afternoon. The first half may have been as even as it got, but WellingtonContinue reading “Phoenix fire to win over Sydney”
Victory win on the road against Canberra United
Canberra United 0-2 Melbourne Victory By Emma Burke 21/12/24 Above: Beattie Goad for Melbourne Victory. Photo: Melbourne Victory Despite missing their star striker in Emily Gielnik, Melbourne Victory stepped up in her absence and found two goals to defeat Canberra United 2-0 at McKellar Park. Victory found their opening goal in only the fourth minuteContinue reading “Victory win on the road against Canberra United”
City remain undefeated upon Holly McNamara’s return
Melbourne City 4 – 2 Canberra United By Alice de Koster-Kitto (15/12/24) Above: Holly McNamara steps back on to the pitch. Photo: Melbourne City. Melbourne City have extended their winning streak in a home victory againstCanberra United, as Holly McNamara made an inspiring impact upon her return to the Ninja A-League. The scoring was openedContinue reading “City remain undefeated upon Holly McNamara’s return”
10 player Jets strike late to sink Sydney FC
Sydney FC 1-2 Newcastle Jets by Kieran Yap (14/12/24). Above: Indiana dos Santos shields the ball. Photo: Sydney FC Newcastle Jets have recorded a remarkable win over Sydney FC despite being a player and a goal down for most of the game. Indiana Dos Santos’s first-half strike was cancelled out by two late goals byContinue reading “10 player Jets strike late to sink Sydney FC”
Elliot strikes saves the Phoenix
Melbourne Victory 1-1 Wellington Phoenix By Alyce Collett (13/12/24) Above: Manaia Elliot scored the late equaliser for Wellington. Photo: Wellington Phoenix Wellington Phoenix achieved an almighty escape against Melbourne Victory, pulling out a one all draw from the clutches of defeat. After Alana Jancevski slotted a penalty home early in the second half, Manaia Elliott pinched one back for theContinue reading “Elliot strikes saves the Phoenix”
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