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West Ham defeat Arsenal in crucial game for both teams

By Joseph Rosedon 5/2/24 Above: West Ham celebrate their win over Arsenal at home. Photo: Ben Phillips for Impetus71 West Ham 2 Arsenal 1 West Ham stunned title-chasing Arsenal with a comeback victory, sealing their first WSL victory against the North London side. Second-half goals from French duo Viviane Asseyi and HawaCissoko gave West Ham a famous victory. From the start West Ham deployed a deep block to stifle Arsenal’s attacks. Katrina Gorry inContinue reading “West Ham defeat Arsenal in crucial game for both teams”

Jets down the Nix in thriller

Newcastle Jets 3-2 Wellington Phoenix By Ryan Miller-Woods 4/2/24 Above: Newcastle Jets celebrate their win. Photo Newcastle Jets FC In a highly enthralling match that had a combined total of 37 shots between both teams and five goals, Newcastle Jets achieved their first win in three rounds. The 3-2 victory over Wellington Phoenix has movedContinue reading “Jets down the Nix in thriller”

Canberra’s counter attacks defeat City

Canberra United 3-1 Melbourne City By Kieran Yap 4/2/24 Above: Laura Hughes (Left) battles for possession with Canberra United’s Sarah Clarke. Photo: Canberra United A determined defensive display and Michelle Heyman at her best delivered Canberra United a 3-1 win against Melbourne City at Mckellar Park. From a glance at the table, this match betweenContinue reading “Canberra’s counter attacks defeat City”

Western win at their Hobart home

Western United 2-1 Central Coast Mariners By Kieran Yap 3/2/24 Western United have continued their march up the ladder with a 2-1 win against Central Coast Mariners despite some late scares in front of goal. Kat Smith’s side arrived in Hobart as the hosts and looking to continue their strong form that has seen themContinue reading “Western win at their Hobart home”

Vine and Sydney FC prove too much for Perth Glory

Sydney FC 3-1 Perth Glory By Callum Logie (03/02/24). Above: Shay Hollman on the ball for Sydney FC Photo: Sydney FC Leichhardt Oval in Sydney hosted Sydney FC’s Saturday night clash with fellow contender Perth Glory. Sydney FC came into the game off a 1-1 away draw with Melbourne Victory. The Perth Glory on the other hand cameContinue reading “Vine and Sydney FC prove too much for Perth Glory”

Panagaris wins it late for Adelaide United

Adelaide United 2-1 Western Sydney Wanderers By Jonathon Hagger 3/2/24 Above: Chrissy Panagaris celebreates her winning goal. Photo: Adelaide United Teams travelling away from home to play Adelaide United at their home ground of Coopers Stadium face a tough challenge. The Adelaide United women are staunch in defending their home field advantage demonstrated through theirContinue reading “Panagaris wins it late for Adelaide United”

Lowe penalty seals the victory over Roar

Brisbane Roar 1-2 Melbourne Victory (03/02/24) By Ben Carey Above: Alex Chidiac passes the ball to Elise Kellond-Knight in the midfield. Photo: Melbourne Victory. Melbourne Victory recorded a tight 2-1 win over Brisbane Roar thanks to a late penalty converted by Rachel Lowe. It was a warm evening in the Sunshine State and there were over 2,000 people in the stands and on the grassContinue reading “Lowe penalty seals the victory over Roar”

The journey of Lauren James: Chelsea’s local born global star

By Maisie Mcnulty 3/2/24 Above: Lauren James for Chelsea. Photo: Mariella Prew Impetus71 looks at the career of Chelsea’s Lauren James and tracks how she has already emerged as a star of the game by age 22. Lauren James’ journey into being one of Chelsea’s own star players started from a young age of six.Continue reading “The journey of Lauren James: Chelsea’s local born global star”

The view from France

By Jean-Pierre Thiesett 2/2/24 Ci-dessus : La joie des joueuses du Paris Saint-Germain après leur qualification. Photo : L. Pestel / PSG Paris FC 0-4 Chelsea Stade Charléty, Paris, France – 30 janvier 2024 Le Paris FC, qui doit gagner pour espérer se qualifier, démarre très fort avec un gros pressing et beaucoup d’engagement mais c’est Chelsea qui a la possession du ballon et qui ouvreContinue reading “The view from France”

What a week for Arsenal: comebacks, milestones, and goals

By Rachel Gore 2/2/2024 Above: Vivienne Miedema celebrates her first goal for Arsenal since returning from injury. Photo: Arsenal FC. Last week, 22 to 28 January, attention was on Arsenal as they reached milestones, had players return from injury, and scored a total of seven goals. Arsenal’s FA Women’s Continental Tyres League Cup match against reading was a night to remember for Arsenal.Continue reading “What a week for Arsenal: comebacks, milestones, and goals”