The weekend saw the first two matches in the NPLW WA Top Four Cup. Perth RedStar took on Perth SC in the major semi-final with Fremantle City hosting Hyundai NTC in an eliminator. Impetus’ Ben Gilby reports on both games (5/9/22). Above: Perth SC goalkeeper Rebecca Bennett looks back as Carla Bennett’s shot is toContinue reading “NPL WA Women’s Finals Wrap”
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Lionesses Book Their Ticket Down Under
Austria 0-2 England by Johnathan Stack (4/9/22) Above: England’s Rachel Daley shows her delight after the match with World Cup qualification sealed. Photo: Lionesses. England secured their place at next summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup with a 2-0 win away in Austria – a victory that maintained the Lionesses’ perfect record in World Cup Qualifying. Continue reading “Lionesses Book Their Ticket Down Under”
Conversion Rate An Issue As Canada Defeat Matildas
Impetus’ Kris Goman reports on Australia’s friendly against Canada earlier today and joined the post-match media conference with both Tony Gustavsson and Bev Priestman in Brisbane for us (3/9/22). Above: Canada celebrate Adriana Leon’s goal. Photo: Canada Soccer. Australia 0-1 Canada The Matildas haven’t played in Brisbane for some time and 25,016 people turned outContinue reading “Conversion Rate An Issue As Canada Defeat Matildas”
Dons Return To Winning Ways In Style
Ashford Town (Middx) 1-4 AFC Wimbledon by George Jones – AFC Wimbledon Women (3/9/22) Above: Celebrations for AFC Wimbledon at Ashford Town on Thursday night. Photo: Glyn Roberts. AFC Wimbledon bounced back to winning form in style on Thursday night with Ashlee Hincks striking a superb hat-trick in a 4-1 win at newly promoted AshfordContinue reading “Dons Return To Winning Ways In Style”
Canaries In Seventh Heaven
Wymondham Town 0-7 Norwich City by Darrell Allen (31/8/22) Above: Celebrations after Megan Todd scored from the spot for Norwich City. Photo: Hardy Scott Photos. Norwich City produced a performance of class and cutting edge to thrash local rivals Wymondham Town in the East Anglian Derby as Shaun Howes’ side continued their 100% win rateContinue reading “Canaries In Seventh Heaven”
Dons Go Down To Rangers Defeat
AFC Wimbledon 0-1 Queen’s Park Rangers by George Jones – AFC Wimbledon Women (30/8/22) Above: AFC Wimbledon look to get away against Queen’s Park Rangers on Sunday. Photo: Glyn Roberts. It took a special strike to defeat AFC Wimbledon on Sunday, as Chloe Gunn’s overhead kick was enough to secure a 1-0 victory for QPRContinue reading “Dons Go Down To Rangers Defeat”
Final Run-Out Ends In Blues Win
Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur by Ben Gilby at Kingsmeadow (28/8/22) Above: Chelsea’s Maren Mjelde looks to block Spurs’ Nikola Karczewska at Kingsmeadow this afternoon. Photo: Ben Gilby for Impetus. A Chelsea team without a host of international players overcame Tottenham Hotspur in a largely lacklustre pre-season friendly in the warm late summer sun at Kingsmeadow.Continue reading “Final Run-Out Ends In Blues Win”
Calder United Seal Nike FC Cup Glory
South Melbourne 0-3 Calder United by Kieran Yap (11/8/22) Above: Calder United left the 2022 Nike FC Cup. Photo: Jack Dilks/171819 Calder United have won the 2022 Nike FC Cup following a 3-0 win over South Melbourne. There were no NPLW games in Victoria this weekend. The schedule was cleared as the final two sidesContinue reading “Calder United Seal Nike FC Cup Glory”
German Efficiency Stifles French Creativity
Impetus’ French editor Jean-Pierre Thiesset reflects on his nation’s semi-final against Germany last night (28/7/22). Above: The French team in a huddle last night – their first semi-final ended in disappointment. Photo: Euro 2022. Despite fighting to the end, it was Germany who were stronger and deservedly took their place in Sunday’s Euro 2022 FinalContinue reading “German Efficiency Stifles French Creativity”
Red Hot RedStar Take State Cup Glory As Subi Field De Vanna And Make NPLW History
It was a big weekend for women’s football in Western Australia and Impetus’ Ben Gilby reviews both the Hyundai Women’s State Cup Final and a historic outcome for Subiaco, who handed a debut to Matildas legend Lisa De Vanna in the weekend’s only NPLW WA match (25/7/22). Perth SC 1-2 Perth RedStar Above: Perth RedStarContinue reading “Red Hot RedStar Take State Cup Glory As Subi Field De Vanna And Make NPLW History”
