Impetus’ Ben Gilby was in the Lionesses’ squad announcement press conference with Sarina Wiegman this morning and listened to the England head coach discuss her thoughts about the selection, the looming clash with Austria, and how she sees the women’s game in the country after the incredible European Championship triumph last month (24/8/22). Above: EnglandContinue reading “Wiegman: It’s Absolutely A Big Game”
Category Archives: International Football
Matildas To Welcome Sweden To Melbourne
20/8/22 Above: Australia’s Kyra Cooney-Cross (3) and Madelen Janogy tangle when the two sides met in the Olympic Games last year. The Hammarby teammates will be in opposition again in November. Photo: Football Australia. Australia and Sweden will continue their strong rivalry in November when the Matildas host the reigning Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020Continue reading “Matildas To Welcome Sweden To Melbourne”
Gustavsson: It’s Time To Draw A Line In The Sand
Impetus’ Kieran Yap was in Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson‘s squad announcement media conference for us yesterday as The Matildas prepare to play Canada next month (18/8/22). Above: Tony Gustavsson, pictured prior to the match with Spain in June, is narrowing his focus in terms of squad selection. Photo: Football Australia. Some familiar names returnContinue reading “Gustavsson: It’s Time To Draw A Line In The Sand”
Lowry And Nash Reflect On Young Matildas U20 World Cup Exit
Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Perth Glory’s Hana Lowry and Sydney FC’s Jessika Nash after the Young Matildas 3-0 loss to Spain today eliminated them from the U20 World Cup at the group stage (17/8/22). Above: The Young Matildas side who faced Spain earlier today. Photo: Football Australia. Australia’s dreams of progressing from a fiendishlyContinue reading “Lowry And Nash Reflect On Young Matildas U20 World Cup Exit”
Young Matildas Pair Assess U20 World Cup To Date
In the aftermath of the Young Matildas‘ loss to Brazil on Sunday, Impetus‘ Kieran Yap heard from Bryleeh Henry whilst Ben Gilby listened to Hana Lowry‘s take on the game and thoughts ahead of tomorrow’s must-win final group game with Spain (16/8/22). Above: Bryleeh Henry in action for the Young Matildas in their opening gameContinue reading “Young Matildas Pair Assess U20 World Cup To Date”
Hunter On The Hunt
Impetus’ Jonathan Tay was in today’s media conference with Young Matildas star Sarah Hunter from their U20 World Cup base in Costa Rica and got a sense of confidence among the squad. He also analyses Hunter’s influence on their opening victory (12/8/22). Above: Sarah Hunter celebrates after scoring from the penalty spot in the YoungContinue reading “Hunter On The Hunt”
Post-Euros Debrief: What To Look Forward To At The World Cup
by Jonathan Tay (4/8/22) Above: Scenes at Wembley Stadium after England’s European Championship Final on Sunday. Photo: Lionesses. With the culmination of an enthralling UEFA Women’s Euros, it is difficult not to look ahead with anticipation to the next big tournament – the Women’s World Cup in 2023. The Matildas kick off on home soilContinue reading “Post-Euros Debrief: What To Look Forward To At The World Cup”
Naomi Chinnama On Finding Her Feet At International Level
Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Naomi Chinnama from inside the Young Matildas U20 World Cup training camp during a media event yesterday (26/7/22). Above: A relaxed Naomi Chinnama speaking to the media yesterday. Photo: Football Australia. After earning her first call-up to the Young Matildas earlier this year, Naomi Chinnama has gradually found her feetContinue reading “Naomi Chinnama On Finding Her Feet At International Level”
Euro Fans Ready To Continue The Party in 2023
Kieran Yap reflects on what Australia and New Zealand have to look forward to when overseas fans come to the World Cup next year, with Kris Goman, Impetus’ Euros roving reporter getting the views of fans at the games across England about the tournament Down Under which starts in under a year (21/7/22). Above: ComingContinue reading “Euro Fans Ready To Continue The Party in 2023”
With Four Goals And Three Points Germany Mean Business
by Johnathan Stack (9/7/22) Above: Lina Magull celebrates after putting Germany ahead against Denmark last night. Photo: Euro 2022. Fans at the Brentford Community Stadium were given a show as it was a day for goals and Germany did not disappoint as they stamped their mark on UEFA Women’s Euro 2022. Martina Voss-Tecklenburg’s side putContinue reading “With Four Goals And Three Points Germany Mean Business”
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