Manchester City 3-3 Chelsea by Ben Gilby. The Barclays Women’s Super League top two could not be separated after a dramatic afternoon at the Academy Stadium. Chelsea could have gone ahead after just twenty-five seconds when Sam Kerr’s effort came off of Ellie Roebuck’s legs and Beth England couldn’t push the follow up over theContinue reading “England Hits Stunner As Top Two Share Spoils”
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Red Hot Reiten Strike Keeps Treble Hopes Alive
Chelsea 1-0 Liverpool By Ben Gilby Chelsea’s dreams of a domestic treble go on after producing a dominant performance against Liverpool. However, a combination of great saves from Anke Preuss and excellent organised defence ensured that Emma Hayes’ side never quite managed to be as consistently penetrative in attack as they would have liked. TheContinue reading “Red Hot Reiten Strike Keeps Treble Hopes Alive”
van Egmond Exocet Saves The Day
Australia 1-1 China By Ben Gilby The Matildas gained the point they needed to ensure they topped Asia Qualifying Group B for the Olympic Games Women’s Football tournament with a draw in Parramatta. However, due to their own profligacy, basic errors and a punchy Chinese side, the Green and Golds were made to wait untilContinue reading “van Egmond Exocet Saves The Day”
Classy Carpenter Supplies the Ammo
Australia 6-0 Thailand By Ben Gilby The Matildas shot to the top of their Olympic Qualifying Group thanks to another comprehensive victory, this time against Thailand. The win, their second in four days, sees Australia now need only a point in their final match against China to ensure they finish top and face the easierContinue reading “Classy Carpenter Supplies the Ammo”
East Enders Take A Hammering At Kingsmeadow
Chelsea 8-0 West Ham United By Ben Gilby Chelsea are second in the Barclays Women’s Super League – just a point behind leaders Manchester City – after a comprehensive destruction of West Ham United at Kingsmeadow. The Blues scored at will throughout the game, with West Ham only offering very limited resistance up front inContinue reading “East Enders Take A Hammering At Kingsmeadow”
Outstanding Blues Out Gun Arsenal
Arsenal 1–4 Chelsea By Ben Gilby A performance of sheer class from Chelsea in the opening twenty-five minutes set up a hugely deserved thrashing of Arsenal in front of a sell-out crowd at Boreham Wood FC. The Blues were absolutely unplayable at times as they produced a display that, quite simply, was stunning in itsContinue reading “Outstanding Blues Out Gun Arsenal”
Six Goal Blues Rock The Robins
Ben Gilby tells the story of yesterday’s Barclays FA Women’s Super League game between Chelsea and Bristol City from Kingsmeadow from his photos (and a few words!) from the game. Chelsea 6-1 Bristol City It was a fast start at Kingsmeadow by Chelsea who were looking to mark Emma Hayes’ 200 game in charge byContinue reading “Six Goal Blues Rock The Robins”
Reiten Rocket Helps Skilful Blues See Off Stubborn Royals
Chelsea 3-1 Reading Words and photos by Ben Gilby Chelsea overcame a dogged Reading outfit who dug in well despite playing over 70 minutes with ten players following the dismissal of keeper Grace Moloney. Whilst all of the media attention surrounded the debut of Australian superstar Sam Kerr, it is worth emphasising that Chelsea’s longContinue reading “Reiten Rocket Helps Skilful Blues See Off Stubborn Royals”
England Sparks Second Half Revival To Leave City Feeling Blue
Chelsea 2-1 Manchester City Impetus editor Ben Gilby was at Kingsmeadow for this top of the table Barclays FA Women’s Super League clash. Chelsea showed real determination to come from behind to see off fellow title challengers Manchester City yesterday afternoon. Two goals in three second half minutes, with Bethany England prominent in both movesContinue reading “England Sparks Second Half Revival To Leave City Feeling Blue”
Impressive Tangerines Send Fulham Crashing To Defeat
Fulham 0-5 Ashford Town Impetus editor Ben Gilby was at Motspur Park to see this Tier Five clash in the London & South-East Regional Premier League Cup. These two sides came into yesterday’s match separated by just a single point, albeit slightly in arrears from the leading two in the division, Queen’s Park Rangers andContinue reading “Impressive Tangerines Send Fulham Crashing To Defeat”
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