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Margraf magic wins it for Aussie U23’s

By Kieran Yap 5/6/24 Above: The Australia U23’s mob Ana Margraf after her 80th minute equaliser. Australia U23’s 2-2 Poland U20’s (5-3 on penalties) Australia’s Under 23 team has ended the Four Nations Tournament on a high with a win on penalties over Poland. Mel Andreatta’s substitution’s made a huge impact, as Alana Cerne andContinue reading “Margraf magic wins it for Aussie U23’s”

Lydia Williams, Number One

By Genevieve Henry and Kieran Yap (5/6/24). With Lydia Williams set to retire from international football, Impetus Football looks back at the impact she had during her career, and the legacy she leaves on and off the field. When Lydia Williams made her debut for The Matildas it was a different era. Five years onContinue reading “Lydia Williams, Number One”

Markovski brace seals Bulleen win

By Joe Rosedon 3/5/24 Calder United 0-3 Bulleen Lions Bulleen Lions complete comfortable 3-0 victory over the struggling Calder United. A double from Maja Markovski and an own goal from Maia Haysen kept up Bulleen’s excellent form. From the opening stages, Bulleen controlled the ball, but it was the home side who threatened first. Akeisha Sandhu found space on the left-hand side and deliveredContinue reading “Markovski brace seals Bulleen win”

Australia luckless against ruthless Germany

Australia Under 23’s 0-3 Germany U20’s. By Kieran Yap 3/6/24 Australia lost their second game of the four nations tournament in much the same fashion as the first game to Sweden. An unlucky own goal, a turnover deep in defence and then an excellent finish from long range decided the result, while the ball seemedContinue reading “Australia luckless against ruthless Germany”

Clinical Sweden defeats Australia U23’s

By Kieran Yap 30/5/24 Above: Chloe Lincoln looks on after Sweden’s third goal. Sweden 3-0 Australia The Australian Under 23’s began the four nations tournament with a 3-0 loss to Sweden. The damage was done in the first half with two early goals from Johanna Renmark and a close rang finish from Ebba Handfast settlingContinue reading “Clinical Sweden defeats Australia U23’s”

Bringing Matildas history to the screen: the making of Trailblazers

By Kieran Yap 29/5/24 On June 4, a new documentary about the rise of women’s football in Australia will air on Stan. Impetus spoke to Maggie Miles and Maggie Eudes, the co-directors of Trailblazers about bringing this story to the screen. In the afterglow of the 2023 Women’s World Cup, and in the lead upContinue reading “Bringing Matildas history to the screen: the making of Trailblazers”

Vlajnic volley helps Royals overcome Preston

By Kieran Yap 27/5/24 Essendon Royals 2-1 Preston Lions Tyla-Jay Vlajnic’s spectacular goal separated the sides as The Essendon Royals and The Preston Lions played out an attacking 2-1 game at Cross Keys Reserve. Few sides have recruited like Essendon has this season. For their return to the NPLW Victoria, the Royals signed Ava Groba,Continue reading “Vlajnic volley helps Royals overcome Preston”

South Melbourne edge out FV Emerging 4-3 in seven goal thriller

By Joseph Rosedon 27/5/24 South Melbourne 4-3 FV Emerging A brace from captain Danielle Micallef plus goals from Emily Roach and Aimee Medwin were enough to see off a spirted performance from FV Emerging South Melbourne threatened early. Francesca Iermano worked her way into the box but her attempt from a tight angle was comfortably held by Emerging keeper SophieContinue reading “South Melbourne edge out FV Emerging 4-3 in seven goal thriller”

Arsenal praise the All Stars and Eidevall learns the true toll of travel

A-League Women All-Stars 0-1 Arsenal Report by Emma Burke, EXCLUSIVE match photos by Kris Goman, from AAMI Park for Impetus (25/5/24). Above: Arsenal’s Australian international Caitlin Foord (red shirt) rises above Alex Chidiac at AAMI Park yesterday. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Arsenal may have taken the win against the A-League Women All Stars atContinue reading “Arsenal praise the All Stars and Eidevall learns the true toll of travel”

”It’s a first for women’s football…”- Steph Catley excited to face the All Stars

Impetus’ Emma Burke and Kris Goman were at the Arsenal media conference and training session in Melbourne today ahead of their game against the A-League Women All Stars tomorrow to bring you all the details from the event (23/5/24). Above: Kim Little, Jonas Eidevall, and Steph Catley at today’s Arsenal media conference in Melbourne. Photo:Continue reading “”It’s a first for women’s football…”- Steph Catley excited to face the All Stars”