By Kieran Yap (5/4/23) Above: Emily Sutcliffe launches into the air after scoring for the Boroondara-Carey Eagles. Image supplied with permission by: Passion Creations. (https://m.facebook.com/passioncreations) Alamein 5-1 Southern United The Victorian NPLW ladder is still taking shape, but after three rounds Alamein sit on top of the table. Following an impressive and somewhat surprising 4-2Continue reading “The Boroondara Eagles take flight: NPLW Victoria Wrap Round Three”
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Ante Juric: The Oracle
By Jamie Dunkin (4/4/23) Above: Sydney FC lift the Premiers Plate on Saturday. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. When Ante Juric took over as Sydney FC manager ahead of the 2017/18 season, there was something that stood out in his team which made it unlike competitors – a high number of youth players who hadContinue reading “Ante Juric: The Oracle”
McNamara masterclass ends Canberra’s brave season
Melbourne City 3-3 Canberra United By Kieran Yap (2/4/23) Above: Hannah Wilkinson reacts after putting Melbourne City ahead today. Photo: KeepUp A masterclass from Holly McNamara has ended Canberra United’s season, but a fairytale ending was almost on the cards for retiring legend Ellie Brush. Melbourne Victory’s late draw with Wellington Phoenix on Saturday hadContinue reading “McNamara masterclass ends Canberra’s brave season”
Western United win, but Keane needs a favour from City
Western United 2-1 Western Sydney Wanderers By Kieran Yap (1/4/23) Above: Hannah Keane is mobbed by her teammates after scoring the opening goal. Photo: @aleaguewomen Twitter Western United have won their final game of the season, and Hannah Keane shot her way into Golden Boot favouritism. However, even after a 2-1 defeat of Western SydneyContinue reading “Western United win, but Keane needs a favour from City”
Phoenix delay Victory party plans
Wellington Phoenix 2-2 Melbourne Victory By Denise Duffy (1/4/23). Above: Wellington Phoenix draw level with Melbourne Victory. Photo: Keep Up. In a thrilling encounter at the Sky Stadium, Wellington Phoenix’s never-say-die attitude allowed them to earn a hard-fought draw with Melbourne Victory, courtesy of a Grace Wiznewski goal eight minutes in to stoppage time atContinue reading “Phoenix delay Victory party plans”
Box Hill are box office: NPLW Victoria Wrap Round Two
By Kieran Yap (29/3/23) Above: Zoe Lambi (12) celebrates a goal for South Melbourne against FV Emerging. Image: Football Victoria Despite some big scorelines, the Victorian NPLW was an enthralling as ever in Round Two. Two of last season’s top sides clashed when Heidelberg United faced Bulleen Lions, but there were some surprises elsewhere withContinue reading “Box Hill are box office: NPLW Victoria Wrap Round Two”
Sydney FC and Wellington both have big wins with different implications
Adelaide United 1-3 Wellington Phoenix By Kieran Yap (29/3/23) Above: Indiana Dos Santos becomes the fifth youngest scorer in league history. Photo: KeepUp. Wellington Phoenix scored twice in the second half to beat Adelaide United 3-1. The Reds have endured a tough season, and the match against Wellington summed up much of their campaign. ItContinue reading “Sydney FC and Wellington both have big wins with different implications”
Connors strike puts the kibosh on Victory’s finals hopes
Melbourne Victory 1-1 Brisbane Roar By Kieran Yap (26/3/23) Above: Shea Connors, Sharn Freier, and Hollie Palmer celebrate Brisbane Roar’s goal. Photo: Liberty A-League. A Shea Connors strike and some late heroics from Hensley Hancuff have earned Brisbane Roar a 1-1 draw away to Melbourne Victory. The home side entered this round in fourth spot,Continue reading “Connors strike puts the kibosh on Victory’s finals hopes”
Canberra United keep the dream alive
Western United 0-3 Canberra United By Ryan Miller-Woods (25/3/23). Above: Chengshu Wu on the ball for Canberra United. Photo: Canberra United. In what is arguably their most important result of the season, Canberra United have put themselves in a very good position for potential Finals football as they beat top-of-the-table Western United 3-0 with twoContinue reading “Canberra United keep the dream alive”
Jets launch incredible win over Phoenix
Newcastle Jets 3-2 Wellington Phoenix By Denise Duffy (24/3/23) Above: The Jets swarm Cass Davis after her goal against Wellington Phoenix. Photo: Liberty A-League Women. Cass Davis’ first-ever A-League Women goal in her 127th appearance, sealed a stunning victory for Newcastle Jets who twice came from behind to defeat Wellington Phoenix in the battle ofContinue reading “Jets launch incredible win over Phoenix”
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