The Matildas have booked their ticket to Paris for the 2024 Olympic games after completely dismantling Uzbekistan at Marvel Stadium in a 10-0 win. Australia 10-0 Uzbekistan By Emma Burke 28/2/24 Above: Australia celebrate a goal in front of over 54,000 fans. Photo: Football Australia The first goal came seconds into the first half, afterContinue reading “Matildas qualify for Paris Olympics with dominant display”
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Football Australia to release Matildas Goalkeeper kits for the first time
Ahead of the sold out match in Melbourne, Nike’s iconic goalkeeper jersey will be available for fans. It will be the first time that any Australian goalkeeper kit has been released to the public. By Kieran Yap 26/2/24 Above: Mackenzie Arnold. Photo: Cat Bryant. Matildas fans can throw their hands up in triumph as thoughContinue reading “Football Australia to release Matildas Goalkeeper kits for the first time”
“We’re not overcome by the occasion”- Amy Sayer and Matildas head to Tashkent
By Kieran Yap 22/2/24 After completing their training camp in Dubai, The Matildas are on the way to Tashkent to play Uzbekistan in the final stage of Olympic qualifying and Amy Sayer says that preparations have been going well. “It’s as normal,” she told the media of the buildup. “We’re not overcome by the occasion.”Continue reading ““We’re not overcome by the occasion”- Amy Sayer and Matildas head to Tashkent”
‘You won’t know when your time is but be ready when it comes.’- Clare Hunt on the road (back) to Paris
Matildas and Paris St Germain defender Clare Hunt spoke to the media as Australia attempts Olympic qualification. Should they succeed, she’ll be on home turf. By Emma Burke 21/2/24 Photo: Clare Hunt via Football Australia Clare Hunt has had a whirlwind 12 months, debuting for the Matildas in February, playing every minute of a historicContinue reading “‘You won’t know when your time is but be ready when it comes.’- Clare Hunt on the road (back) to Paris”
‘That fire is still burning for that medal’- Clare Polkinghorne
By Emma Burke 19/2/24 Matildas defender Clare Polkinghorne has spoken to the media ahead of their final qualification games for the Paris Olympics later this year. Polkinghorne spoke on the team’s preparation for facing Uzbekistan in Tashkent later this week, the return of some very familiar faces to the squad, and what she and theContinue reading “‘That fire is still burning for that medal’- Clare Polkinghorne”
Match Report: Perth Glory 1-3 Central Coast Mariners
By Kieran Yap 19/2/4 Above: Kyah Simon scores for Central Coast Mariners. Photo: Central Coast Mariners Kyah Simon’s first goal since returning to the A-League Women helped Central Coast Mariners to a 3-1 win and continue Perth Glory’s recent struggles. Emily Husband’s visiting team was able to overcome a first half deficit with a strongContinue reading “Match Report: Perth Glory 1-3 Central Coast Mariners”
Match Report: Melbourne City1-1 Adelaide United
By Jonathon Hagger 18/2/24 Melbourne City defender – Naomi Thomas-Chinnama. Source: @melbournecity on X. With Melbourne City sitting atop the points table and Western United nipping at their heels, securing a win over Adelaide United was top priority for the league leaders. The challengers playing away from home, AdelaideUnited, came into the match only justContinue reading “Match Report: Melbourne City1-1 Adelaide United”
Match Report: Newcastle Jets 3-0 Brisbane Roar
Hat-trick Hero Bolden leads the Jets past the Roar By Callum Logie (17/02/24). Above: Newcastle Jets’ Sarina Bolden celebrates a goal against the Brisbane Roar. Photo: Liberty A-Leagues In a season that has not gone to plan for either side, two teams with high hopes of finishing near the top of the table clashed at MaitlandContinue reading “Match Report: Newcastle Jets 3-0 Brisbane Roar”
Match Report: Melbourne Victory 4-0 Western Sydney Wanderers
By Emma Burke 16/2/24 Above: Emily Gielnik celebrates her second goal of the evening. Photo: Melbourne Victory. It was all Victory all the time for Melbourne at the Home of the Matildas tonight as they steamrolled the Western Sydney Wanderers, defeating the visitors 4-0. The scoring opened early for Victory through American import Mckenzie Weinert,Continue reading “Match Report: Melbourne Victory 4-0 Western Sydney Wanderers”
The View from France
Jean-Pierre Thiesset résume la 15ème journée de D1 Arkema. 16/2/24 Ci-dessus : Ellie Carpenter, Olympique Lyonnais. Photo : Jean-Pierre Thiesset, Impetus71. Reims 0-3 Montpellier Domination des joueuses de Montpellier dans les 10 premières minutes qui se créé des occasions et 2 corners sans toutefois concrétiser. Bon débordement sur la droite et bon centre de Marie Levasseur à la 11ème minute mais qui passe devant les buts de ReimsContinue reading “The View from France”
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