Sweden 2-2 England (England win on penalties) By Eloise Smallbone (18/07/2025) Above: England celebrate a dramatic comeback win against Sweden. Photo: Lionesses on X. England are through to the semi-finals of Euro 2025. The Lionesses produced an impressive comeback win, after going 2-0 down to Sweden in the first half. They then drew level inContinue reading “Lucy Bronze and Hannah Hampton heroes as England seal dramatic comeback win”
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Cristiana Girelli brace sees Italy clinch first semi-final in 28 years
Norway 1-2 Italy By Gethin Thurlow Above: Girelli heads Italy into the lead. Photo: Azzurri_En on X. Italy beat Norway through a brace by captain Cristiana Girelli with the winner scored in stoppage time. The win sees Azzurri through to a first Women’s European Championship semi final since 1997. Italy looked like a totally rejuvenatedContinue reading “Cristiana Girelli brace sees Italy clinch first semi-final in 28 years”
NPLW Vic R16: Markovski and Matthews lead Spring Hills FC to victory
By Kieran Yap 15/7/25 Above: Maja Markovski celebrates with teammates after the opening goal Brunswick Juventus took the points off South Melbourne, Essendon Royals scored five against Bulleen and Heidelberg United extended their lead at the top on an emotional day at Olympic Park. Over at Spring Hills FC, Maja Markovski’s strong return to theContinue reading “NPLW Vic R16: Markovski and Matthews lead Spring Hills FC to victory”
NPLW NSW Round 19 Wrap-Up
By Georgie Lewis 15/7/25 Above: Sydney University prior to their match against APIALeichhardt. With finals fast approaching, Round 19 delivered some huge results—and plenty of ladder movement. Bulls FC Academy 2-1 NWS SpiritA massive top-four clash at Northbridge Oval, with Bulls edging out Spirit 2-1. Goals from A-League players Jynaya Dos Santos and Amber LuchtmeijerContinue reading “NPLW NSW Round 19 Wrap-Up”
NPLW Vic R15: Westaway stars in attack for FV Academy win
By Kieran Yap 8/7/25 Above: FV Academy Celebrates Clancy Westaway’s goal. Photo: Passion Creations The top four teams all played each other, Box Hill’s form continued to rise and Essendon Royals played out a high scoring classic. But It was FV Academy who stole the show for the second time in three rounds with aContinue reading “NPLW Vic R15: Westaway stars in attack for FV Academy win”
Late Grant strike seals winning end to series for Matildas
Australia 3-2 Panama by Kelechi Osunwa at HBF Park for Impetus (8/7/25) Above: Hayley Raso on the charge for the Matildas today. Photo: Cat Bryant for Impetus. The Matildas finished their four games in Western Australia with an entertaining 3–2 win in a five-goal thriller against Panama at Perth’s HBF Park. Two spectacular goals, eitherContinue reading “Late Grant strike seals winning end to series for Matildas”
NPL Women’s NSW 2025 – Round 18 Wrap-Up
By Georgina Lewis 8/7/25 Above: Gladesville Ravens lining up before their game against NWS Spirit. Photo: Georgie Lewis Lightning delays wreaked havoc across Round 18 of the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition, with three matches abandoned and one postponed. But in the games that did go ahead, there was plenty of quality, grit, andContinue reading “NPL Women’s NSW 2025 – Round 18 Wrap-Up”
Experimental Matildas fail to solve Panama’s puzzle
Australia 0-1 Panama by Ben Gilby (5/7/25) Above: Australia goalkeeper Teagan Micah makes a dramatic save in today’s game with Panama in Bunbury. Photo: Rob Lizzi for Impetus. World number 56 Panama earned the greatest result in their history with this victory over a much-changed Australia side, who included four debutants, on a chilly, wetContinue reading “Experimental Matildas fail to solve Panama’s puzzle”
NPLW Vic R14: Box Hill find a way past Boroondara
By Kieran Yap 1/7/25 Above: Box Hill United score the winning goal from the penalty spot. Box Hill and Boroondara-Carey played out a five goal thriller, with Sofia Sakalis’s solo run helping decide the game. Box Hill entered Round 14 with the announcement of a new signing. Dual Melbourne City premiership winner Rhianna Pollicina returnedContinue reading “NPLW Vic R14: Box Hill find a way past Boroondara”
NPL NSW Women’s Round 17 Wrap-Up: Short-Handed Sides, Surprise Upsets, and the Finals Race Heating Up
By Georgie Lewis 1/7/25 Above: University of Sydney and Sydney Olympic line up before their match Photo: Georgie Lewis As the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition enters its final stretch, Round 17 delivered another set of compelling storylines. With several teams missing key players due to Young Matildas camp, the weekend tested depth, resilience,Continue reading “NPL NSW Women’s Round 17 Wrap-Up: Short-Handed Sides, Surprise Upsets, and the Finals Race Heating Up”
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