International Football

England clinch the win after a close fight against South Africa

by Rachel Gore at the Coventry Building Society Arena (29/10/24) Above: The Lionesses group together for a team photo ahead of the International friendly. Photo: Lionesses on X How did England secure victory? England came onto the pitch with a strong attacking drive. In the first half, the Lionesses played excellently down the left side. MayaContinue reading “England clinch the win after a close fight against South Africa “

Clare Hunt on the Matildas’ “good start to the friendly series.”

Above: Clare Hunt in action in a previous game for the Matildas. Image: Rob Lizzi for Impetus. By Genevieve Henry (27/10/24). After the Matildas played out a tight draw with Switzerland, Clare Hunt spoke to the press about the result as well as the upcoming game against Germany. “I think the result was pretty fairContinue reading “Clare Hunt on the Matildas’ “good start to the friendly series.””

Woods and Lincoln look ahead to Young Matildas U20 World Cup opener

by Ben Gilby (29/8/24) Above: Alicia Woods speaking from Bogotá earlier today. Image: Football Australia. The Young Matildas are making their final preparations in the Colombian capital Bogotá ahead of their opening U20 World Cup match on Saturday against the host nation with duo Alicia Woods and Chloe Lincoln in a confident mood as theyContinue reading “Woods and Lincoln look ahead to Young Matildas U20 World Cup opener”

Matildas announce Germany friendly for Europe based October window

21/8/24 Above: Australia’s Steph Catley battles against Germany in the Olympic Games last month. The Matildas will get a chance in October to set the record straight. Photo: Luisa Gonzalez/The Guardian. The Matildas will face Olympic Games Bronze Medallist, Germany, away in Duisburg during the October international window. Australia will spend this window in Europe,Continue reading “Matildas announce Germany friendly for Europe based October window”

Young Matildas squad blessed with experience and excitement

By Kieran Yap (9/8/24) Above: Young Matildas striker Kahli Johnson (L) Emilia Murray and Ella O’Grady with manager Leah Blayney. Photo: Tiffany Williams/Football Australia. The Australian team to compete for the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup is one of experience, depth and has plenty of attacking potential. Young Matildas manager Leah Blayney has namedContinue reading “Young Matildas squad blessed with experience and excitement”

Matildas exit Olympics group stage

USA 2-1 Australia By Kieran Petrik-Bruce 1/8/24 Above: Ellie Carpenter in action for Australia. Photo: Football Australia. Til it’s Done It’s a saying that has become the call for Matildas and fans alike. It’s applicable on and off the field. In the 11 goal thriller over Zambia it was evident. Two goals down against USAContinue reading “Matildas exit Olympics group stage”

Olympic Preview: Brazil

Above: Brazil come together for another tilt at Olympics Gold. Photo: The New York Times. by Stuart Barker (24/7/24) No international tournament is complete without the famous yellow, blue, and white of Brazil. The immensely talent group have often underachieved on the big stage but could this be the moment that they step up andContinue reading “Olympic Preview: Brazil”

Olympics Preview: Japan

by Christopher Heath and Holly Wright (23/7/24) Above: Japan celebrate their qualification for the Olympics. Photo: Women’s Olympic Games 2024. Japan will be out to complete the set of women’s football titles in Paris at the sixth time of asking. Along with Spain, they are the only footballing nation to have won all three peaksContinue reading “Olympics Preview: Japan”

Olympics Preview: Nigeria

by Emmanuel Faith (22/7/24) Above: The Nigerian national side. Photo: Super Falcons on X. The Super Falcons are back at the Olympics after being absent for 16 years. This has been an arduous wait. They had to come through a difficult qualifying round, which saw them knock out other African power-houses like Cameroon, and SouthContinue reading “Olympics Preview: Nigeria”

Olympics Preview: Spain

by Morganna King (21/7/24) Above: The world champions are out to take another major title. Photo: Marcelo del Pozo. The Spanish women’s national team (nicknamed La Roja) have played a pivotal role in women’s football discussions in the past year or so. Whether that was due to their phenomenal 2023 World Cup win or becauseContinue reading “Olympics Preview: Spain”