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”
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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”
Longo’s goals win it for Wellington
Wellington Phoenix 2-1 Brisbane Roar By Kieran Yap 8/12/24 Above: Wellington Phoenix celebrate Annalie Longo’s first half goal. Photo: Official Media A brace from Annalie Longo against Brisbane Roar delivered Wellington Phoenix their second win of the season. Although this fixture was missing some star power, there was more than enough talent on the parkContinue reading “Longo’s goals win it for Wellington”
Adelaide United move to fourth on the ladder
Adelaide United 2-0 Newcastle Jets by Jonathon Hagger (8/12/2024). Above: Adelaide United celebrate with The Red Army Photo: Adelaide United Pre-season encouragement for supporters of Adelaide United to ‘Dare to Dream’ were proven to be correct as their team took down the Newcastle Jets 2-0 in a well contested match. Adelaide’s first home win for the season sees them now sitting third on the A-LeagueContinue reading “Adelaide United move to fourth on the ladder”
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