Impetus’ Kris Goman was our representative at Comm Bank Stadium for Australia’s first game on home soil since early 2020. She sums up the evening in words and pictures plus brings us all the news from the post-match press conferences. Above: Clare Polkinghorne after scoring the Matildas’ opening goal. Photo: Kris Goman The last timeContinue reading ““Stay Humble And Realise There Is A Lot Of Work To Do””
Category Archives: International Football
Matildas v Brazil: Post Match Reaction
Ben Gilby heard from Caitlin Foord, Alanna Kennedy and Clare Polkinghorne plus debutants Bryleeh Henry and Remy Siemsen. Above: The Australia team that started against Brazil yesterday in Parramatta. Photo: Football Australia. Western Sydney Wanderers’ Bryleeh Henry, who came on for her debut in her home region was extremely emotional to be wearing the MatildasContinue reading “Matildas v Brazil: Post Match Reaction”
Gustavsson Outlines Aims For Brazil Games
Impetus editor Ben Gilby listened to Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson’s press conference today prior to the Matildas return to home soil for the first time since early 2020 when they take on Brazil in Parramatta tomorrow. Picture of Matildas training at Sydney’s Olympic Stadium provided to Impetus by Football Australia. Gustavsson opened the pressContinue reading “Gustavsson Outlines Aims For Brazil Games”
Australian Football Round-Up
Ben Gilby rounds up a busy week in the game Down Under. We hear from Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson on the announcement of the Australia squad to take on Brazil. Elsewhere, the ramifications of Lisa De Vanna’s allegations roll on. The key people at Wellington Phoenix who announce their coaching team and first playerContinue reading “Australian Football Round-Up”
International Round-Up
Over the past ten days or so there has been a vast number of international matches. European nations began their World Cup qualifying competition, Asia got its Asian Cup qualification under way and there were several friendlies. Ben Gilby rounds up the action in words and pictures. Above: Dominant England celebrate during their 10-0 winContinue reading “International Round-Up”
News From Inside The Matildas Camp
Impetus hears the latest goings-on in Australia’s camp ahead of their friendly next week with the Republic of Ireland. There is news of a late squad change and the views of Jenna McCormick and Chloe Logarzo. Above: Jenna McCormick, back in training with the Matildas in Dublin this week. Photo: Football Australia. Ellie Carpenter andContinue reading “News From Inside The Matildas Camp”
Australia Announce Squad For Ireland Friendly
Above: The Matildas group are coming back together later this month. Photo: Football Australia. Matildas Head Coach Tony Gustavsson today announced the finalised 25‑player squad to take on the Republic of Ireland on 22 September 2021 at Tallaght Stadium, Dublin. The September training camp and international friendly marks the beginning of a new international cycle thatContinue reading “Australia Announce Squad For Ireland Friendly”
Major Financial Boost For Women’s Football In Australia
Ben Gilby summarises the overnight news which saw a four year partnership between the Commonwealth Bank and women’s football in Australia commence and hears from some of the key people involved. Artwork: Ashley Feder/Football Australia. Photo: Getty Images. Football Australia’s partnership with Commonwealth Bank which aims to significantly elevate women’s football across the nation hasContinue reading “Major Financial Boost For Women’s Football In Australia”
Impetus Announces Olympic Games Coverage
With the Women’s Football competition at the Tokyo Olympic Games just a couple of weeks away, Impetus unveils its team of writers for the event and outlines our in-depth coverage of the event. The forthcoming Olympic Games is the first major international women’s football competition since Impetus‘ founding in September 2019. We are delighted toContinue reading “Impetus Announces Olympic Games Coverage”
Matildas Announce Strong Olympic Squad – But Not Without Risks
by Ben Gilby Australia announced their squad for the Olympic Games early this morning, and it is one filled with players plying their trade in some of the biggest clubs in women’s football including FA Women’s Super League title and Golden Boot winner Sam Kerr (pictured above, supplied by Football Australia), Lyon star defender EllieContinue reading “Matildas Announce Strong Olympic Squad – But Not Without Risks”
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