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”
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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”
Last Gasp Shine Stunner Settles Dramatic Cup Final
Impetus editor Ben Gilby reports on a quite magnificent SSE Scottish Women’s Cup Final at Tynecastle. Glasgow City 4-3 Hibernian Glasgow City ended a memorable season by clinching the Scottish domestic double with a dramatic victory over Hibernian in a fantastic SSE Women’s Scottish Cup Final at Tynecastle, the home of Heart of Midlothian. TheContinue reading “Last Gasp Shine Stunner Settles Dramatic Cup Final”
Mjelde Makes United Pay The Price
Impetus editor Ben Gilby spent #WomensFootballWeekend at Kingsmeadow where Barclays FA Women’s Super League leaders hosted newly promoted Manchester United. Here’s his story of the match in words and photos. Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United Chelsea stayed top of the Barclays FA Women’s Super League with a hard fought victory over a stubborn Manchester United sideContinue reading “Mjelde Makes United Pay The Price”
Sizzling Sam Scorches Chile
Impetus editor Ben Gilby reports on The Matildas’ win over La Roja. Australia 2-1 Chile Australian superstar Sam Kerr grabbed a brace as The Matildas beat Chile in front of a record crowd for a stand alone women’s match Down Under. Despite the East Fremantle born striker’s two goals, a fantastic debut from 25 year-oldContinue reading “Sizzling Sam Scorches Chile”
Famous Night For Glorious Glasgow City
Glasgow City 0-2 Brondby IF Aggregate: 2-2. After Extra Time, Glasgow City win 3-1 on penalties. by Ben Gilby Glasgow City gained a famous victory over a side who reached the semi-finals of the Women’s Champions League as recently as 2014/15, but they had to do it the hard way. Goalkeeper Lee Alexander was inContinue reading “Famous Night For Glorious Glasgow City”
Super League Sunday
Impetus editor Ben Gilby gives his views on two of this afternoon’s clashes in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League as Arsenal clinched a huge win over Manchester City and Everton defeated Brighton & Hove Albion: Arsenal 1–0 Manchester City Arsenal condemned Manchester City to their first Super League defeat after a deserved victory atContinue reading “Super League Sunday”
Thorisdottir Thunderbolt Settles Classic
Impetus editor Ben Gilby was at Kingsmeadow for a quite outstanding Barclays FA Women’s Super League game, which was settled by a goal of sheer class. Chelsea 2-1 Arsenal Chelsea firmly banished the nightmare of their home humiliation by the eventual Super League champions by putting in a second half performance of extreme skill toContinue reading “Thorisdottir Thunderbolt Settles Classic”
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