VfL Wolfsburg 1-0 Barcelona By Ben Gilby Despite being second best in possession and territory for much of the evening in San Sebastian, it was Wolfsburg who edged their way into a fifth Champions League Final with victory over a luckless Barcelona. The Spanish champions fashioned the first chances of this semi-final when Norwegian internationalContinue reading “Wolfsburg Smash And Grab Shatters Barca”
Category Archives: Match Report
Parisian Flair Too Much For The Gunners
Arsenal 1-2 Paris St. Germain By Ben Gilby A dream goal from Signe Bruun on her return from eighteen months out injured ensured that Paris St. Germain ended Arsenal’s Champions League hopes last night with a deserved victory over the Gunners in San Sebastian. Bruun’s strike with thirteen minutes remaining was the eventual difference betweenContinue reading “Parisian Flair Too Much For The Gunners”
Pernille Piles On The Pain
Glasgow City 1-9 VfL Wolfsburg by Ben Gilby The Scottish champions’ incredible run in the UEFA Women’s Champions League came to a shattering end in San Sebastian last night against a star-studded Wolfsburg side. This tie was always going to be tough for Scott Booth’s team, but the extra difficulties added since the coronavirus outbreakContinue reading “Pernille Piles On The Pain”
W League Grand Final Report
The Westfield W League Grand Final pitted together the two most successful sides over the past five seasons. Impetus editor Ben Gilby reports. Melbourne City 1-0 Sydney FC Melbourne City completed their unbeaten season by winning the W League Grand Final, albeit due to a highly fortuitous goal in a match that was played behindContinue reading “W League Grand Final Report”
England Hits Stunner As Top Two Share Spoils
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”
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”
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