By Kieran Yap (13/7/23) Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson and defender Ellie Carpenter were all smiles at today’s media conference. Image: Football Australia. Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has encouraged Matildas fans to treat the friendly against France as a celebration of football. Australia will play their final game before the World Cup against theContinue reading “Matildas vs France: A chance to celebrate football”
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Preston keep Finals hopes alive: NPLW Vic Round 17
By Kieran Yap 10/7/23 (Kieran84@live.com.au) Above: Heidelberg United’s Katrina Nikpour (right) and Preston Lions’ Ella Mastrantonio battle for possession. Photo: Jack Dilks Maja Markovski and Kurea Okino scored hatricks, Kaitlyn Torpey and Ella Mastrantonio gave Preston Lions’ season some hope, and Box Hill United climb into the top four. With five games to go, thisContinue reading “Preston keep Finals hopes alive: NPLW Vic Round 17”
Barbieri stars for Box Hill and South Melbourne beat Bayside: NPLW Victoria Round 16
By Kieran Yap (3/7/23) (Kieran84@live.com.au) Above: South Melbourne celebrate one of their four goals against Bayside United on the weekend. Image: @smfc Twitter Boroondara-Carey returned to the summit, South Melbourne showed no mercy, while Box Hill United and Calder United also enjoyed important, but hard-earned wins. There were no draws in Round 16 of theContinue reading “Barbieri stars for Box Hill and South Melbourne beat Bayside: NPLW Victoria Round 16”
The Matildas squad is in, and this team looks ready
By Kieran Yap (3/7/23) Above: Alex Chidiac, who has been selected for her first World Cup. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. For 23 players, it is a dream come true. The chance to play for Australia at a World Cup, and on home soil. When Tony Gustavsson unveiled his squad for the 2023 FIFA Women’sContinue reading “The Matildas squad is in, and this team looks ready”
For Bulleen and Boroondara a draw feels as good as a win: NPLW Victoria Round 15
By Kieran Yap (27/6/23) (Kieran84@live.com.au) Above: Alana Jancevski is mobbed after scoring a late equaliser for Bulleen Lions. (Not visible Alana Jancevski) Image: Bulleen Lions instagram. FV Emerging had a well deserved win, Box Hill rebounded from last weeks thrashing and the question remains, how many goals do you need to score to beat Boroondara?Continue reading “For Bulleen and Boroondara a draw feels as good as a win: NPLW Victoria Round 15”
Boroondara bounce back and Bayside make a statement: Round 14 NPLW Victoria
By Kieran Yap 20/6/23 Above: Kurea Okino for Boroondara-Carey Eagles. Image: Kurea Okino Instagram Bayside United climbed into the top four, Heidelberg suffered another setback, and Bulleen overcame a tough FV Emerging in the Victorian NPLW. Boroondara-Carey Eagles 7-0 Box Hill United After two consecutive league defeats and one in the Nike FC Cup, TheContinue reading “Boroondara bounce back and Bayside make a statement: Round 14 NPLW Victoria”
Box Hill continue to build and South go top: NPLW Victoria Round 13
By Kieran Yap (13/6/23) Above: Melinda Barbieri on the ball for Box Hill United against Southern United. Photo: Passion Creations. There was a big reshuffle in the top four, Calder United went on a scoring spree, and Box Hill won their fourth game in a row. The Victorian NPLW is into the second half ofContinue reading “Box Hill continue to build and South go top: NPLW Victoria Round 13”
Bulleen win but Boroondara stay top of the table: NPLW Victoria Round 12
Above: Grace Taranto of Bulleen Lions. Photo: Instagram The top four teams on the ladder faced off in Round 12, and while the order remains the same, the games showed that momentum may be shifting in the Victorian NPLW. Preston Lions 3-3 Alamein FC Friday night’s game saw Alamein FC travel to face the PrestonContinue reading “Bulleen win but Boroondara stay top of the table: NPLW Victoria Round 12”
NPLW Vic Round 11: Bulleen keep climbing and South Melbourne win a classic
By Kieran Yap (29/5/23) Above: Maja Markovski keeps the Southern United defence busy. Photo: Passion Creations South Melbourne continued to climb the ladder, Bulleen Lions returned to the winners’ list and Calder recorded their biggest score this season. Round 11 of the Victorian NPLW had some classy moments and yet another classic game. Southern UnitedContinue reading “NPLW Vic Round 11: Bulleen keep climbing and South Melbourne win a classic”
South Melbourne continues to climb and Barbieri boosts Box Hill
NPLW Victoria Round 10 By Kieran Yap (22/5/23) Above: Danielle Wise scores for South Melbourne against Southern United. Photo: Passion Creations. Box Hill United recorded their second win of the season, Danielle Wise continued to find the net, and another Matilda joined the league in Round 10 of the Victorian NPLW. Bulleen Lions 1-1 CalderContinue reading “South Melbourne continues to climb and Barbieri boosts Box Hill”
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