By Kieran Yap 10/3/24 Above: Australia’s U20s celebrate making the U20 World Cup and the semi-finals of the Asia Cup. Photo: Football Australia. After winning against Chinese Taipei, Australia’s Under 20 side took time to celebrate, while keeping an eye on bigger prizes. Captain Jessika Nash, goal scorer Claudia Cicco, and player of the matchContinue reading ““The job’s not done”: Young Matildas have qualified for the World Cup, but are looking toward bigger things”
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Hurricane Vine wreaks havoc on Western United
Sydney FC 3–1 Western United (09/03/24) By Ben Carey Above: Cortnee Vine celebrates her goal with her Sydney FC teammates. Photo: Sydney FC. A huge crowd filled out Leichardt Oval on Saturday evening towatch the top of the table clash between Sydney FC and Western United, one of the most highly anticipated matches of the second half of the season. The locals were delighted to seeContinue reading “Hurricane Vine wreaks havoc on Western United”
Roar lost at sea against Mariners
Brisbane Roar 0–2 Central Coast Mariners (09/03/24) By Ben Carey Above: Kyah Simon celebrates with her teammates after scoring the second goal of the match. Photo: Central Coast Mariners. A large crowd packed into Ballymore Stadium on Saturday evening to watch Brisbane Roar take on Central Coast Mariners. Much to the dismay of local supporters, a large and vocal crowd wasContinue reading “Roar lost at sea against Mariners”
Young Matildas qualify for U20 Women’s World Cup in style
By Kieran Yap 9/3/24 Above: Australia line up to face Chinse Taipei in the final group game. Photo: Football Australia/Tiff Williams Australia has qualified for the Under 20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. Goals to Jessika Nash, Zara Kruger and Claudia Cicco gave The Young Matildas a comfortable win over Chinese Taipei and guaranteed themContinue reading “Young Matildas qualify for U20 Women’s World Cup in style”
Match report: Canberra United 1-1 Western Sydney Wanderers
By Ryan Miller-Woods 9/3/24 Both Canberra United and Western Sydney Wanderers shared the points with a 1-1 draw at McKellar Park. Michelle Heyman’s 150th match for United saw late drama and a result that for Canberra’s finals aspirations would be seen as a missed opportunity. Photo by Canberra United Early on in proceedings, there wereContinue reading “Match report: Canberra United 1-1 Western Sydney Wanderers”
Young Matildas get the job done early, and edge closer to the World Cup
By Kieran Yap 7/3/24 Above: The Australian U20’s. Photo: Tiff Williams/Football Australia Australia sit on top of group A after beating a determined and defensive Uzbekistan The Young Matildas have won their second group game in the Under 20 Asian Cup with a 2-0 result against Uzbekistan. First half goals to Daniela Galic and PetaContinue reading “Young Matildas get the job done early, and edge closer to the World Cup”
‘There’s a lot of determination in this squad’- Sasha Grove and Daniela Galic speak from The Young Matildas camp
By Kieran Yap 5/3/24 Above: Sasha Grove via Football Australia. After their gusty 2-1 win over South Korea, The Young Matildas have every right to be buoyant, but are still remaining focussed on the task at hand as they prepare to face Uzbekistan in the U20 Asian Cup. Despite the unplayable conditions, Australia was able toContinue reading “‘There’s a lot of determination in this squad’- Sasha Grove and Daniela Galic speak from The Young Matildas camp”
Match Report: Newcastle Jets 1-1 Perth Glory
By Kieran Yap 3/3/24 MelindaJ Barbieri’s volleyed equaliser gave Newcastle a deserved point at home against Perth Glory. In an attacking game, filled with chances for both sides it was the Jets playmaker who scored the goal that could be crucial to their season. Above: Newcastle and Perth Glory battle for possession. Photo: Newcastle JetsContinue reading “Match Report: Newcastle Jets 1-1 Perth Glory”
CONCACAF Gold Cup: The Group Stage Review
By Emmanuel Faith 3/3/24 The Concacaf Gold cup has been filled with thrill, glee and a lot of roller-coaster emotions. From mouthwatering goals to mind-bending results, our correspondent Emmanuel Faith, brings us a review of the Group Stage. Above: Linda Caicedo for Colombia. Photo: Concacaf Twitter The Concacaf Gold Cup means different things to different countries. For countries like USAContinue reading “CONCACAF Gold Cup: The Group Stage Review”
Match report: Central Coast Mariners 2-0 Adelaide United
By Jonathon Hagger 3/3/24 Above: Central Coast Mariners goalkeeper, Sarah Langman. (Source: @CCMariners on Twitter) The Central Coast Mariners and Adelaide United faced off in the ‘Pink Round’, as chosen by the Mariners club, to show support for the Glenn McGrath Foundations breast cancer awareness campaign.There were no issues for spectators knowing which team wasContinue reading “Match report: Central Coast Mariners 2-0 Adelaide United”
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