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”

International Round-Up

The last week has seen a large number of international games around the world. Ben Gilby rounds up the action. A busy pre-Olympic spell of international action began on Thursday 10th June when Japan produced a dominant 8-0 win over Ukraine. Two goals each from Yuzuho Shiokoshi and new Arsenal signing Mana Iwabuchi (pictured above)Continue reading “International Round-Up”

International Round-Up

The past week or so has seen a large number of international matches, with the conclusion of the Euro 2022 group qualifiers, the Lionesses‘ return to action after a year and several friendlies. Our team of writers round-up all the action. Euro 2021 Qualifiers Round-Up by Ben Gilby: Group A concluded on 23rd February whenContinue reading “International Round-Up”

The View From France

Jean-Pierre Thiesset rounds up all the news from the women’s game in France. This week he informs us what went on in the fourteenth week of action in D1 Arkema, and highlights the latest squad selection for the French national team. Paris St. Germain won 5-0 away from home at Fleury. PSG are still league leaders, one pointContinue reading “The View From France”

European Championship Qualifying Round-Up

With the qualification games reaching their climax, a great deal was decided over the past week or so. There were some shock eliminations and surprise play-off contenders. Ben Gilby rounds up all the action with Jean-Pierre Thiesset casting his expert eye over France’s progress. Whilst the top two places in Group A have been decidedContinue reading “European Championship Qualifying Round-Up”

European Championship Qualifying Round-Up

It’s been a busy six days and with the first nations having just sealed their qualification for the finals in England, Ben Gilby rounds up all of the action. Netherlands clinched their spot in the European Championships after a comprehensive 7-0 win over Estonia in Groningen on 23rd October. Two goals each from Danielle vanContinue reading “European Championship Qualifying Round-Up”

European Championship Qualifying Round-Up

Over the last week or so, the UEFA Euro 2021 (or 2022 as it should now read!) qualifiers resumed. Impetus editor Ben Gilby rounds up all the action in each of the groups. Netherlands remain in charge at the top of Group A, standing nine points clear of second placed Slovenia after the latest roundContinue reading “European Championship Qualifying Round-Up”

International Round-Up: Part III

In this, the final part of our review of the international matches played over the past ten days or so, we turn to the Olympic Games Final Qualifiers in Asia and the latest Women’s Euro 2021 Qualifying games. Impetus editor Ben Gilby reports: Olympic Games Final Qualifiers: Asia First Leg: Australia went a long wayContinue reading “International Round-Up: Part III”

International Round-Up: Part II

Today, Impetus editor Ben Gilby reviews all the action from the recently played Algarve Cup and Pinatar Cup plus a round-up of Wales’ friendly against Estonia at Wrexham. Algarve Cup Seven countries travelled to Portugalto join the hosts in the annual tournament which guarantees each side three matches. Sadly, due to the ever worsening globalContinue reading “International Round-Up: Part II”

International Round-Up: Part I

Impetus editor Ben Gilby brings us the first of three reports over the coming days from the international programme which took place over the past ten days or so. Today, we focus on the SheBelieves Cup. SheBelieves Cup Matchday One: The 2020 competition got underway in Orlando with an excellent 3-1 victory for Spain againstContinue reading “International Round-Up: Part I”