29/04/2025 Above: Arsenal’s Chloe Kelly and Leah Williamson celebrate. Photo: Jay Patel. Impetus‘ UK co-editors Catherine MacKenzie and Ava-Marianne Elliot look back at four games of top-level European football: the UEFA Women’s Champions League semi-finals between Chelsea and Barcelona, and Arsenal and Lyon. A number of players from the England national team were on showContinue reading “Arsenal and Chelsea in Europe: The Lionesses Perspective”
Category Archives: Match Report
Parris and Vidošić react to narrow victory over Everton
By Alyce Collett (29/04/25) On Sunday, Brighton and Hove Albion snapped a three match losing streak with a thrilling 3-2 win over Everton. In a high scoring, very even match, a 93rd minute winner from Nikita Parris saw the Seagulls head back to the south coast with all three points in hand. The joy inContinue reading “Parris and Vidošić react to narrow victory over Everton”
Martinez shines as Hammers relegate Palace
Crystal Palace 1-7 West Ham United By Ella McShane (28/04/25) Above: The West Ham team that put seven past Crystal Palace. Photo: @westhamwomen on Twitter West Ham United dominate Crystal Palace in a season defining afternoon at Sutton United Football Club. An uncontrolled opening 15 minutes, made for a frustrating start for Crystal Palace andContinue reading “Martinez shines as Hammers relegate Palace “
Pennock brace leads Mariners to semi-final
Central Coast Mariners 2-1 Canberra United By Alice de Koster-Kitto 29/4/25 Above: The Mariners and their fans after winning the Elimination Final against Canberra. Photo: Central Coast Mariners After yesterday’s match at Industree Group Stadium was called off due to a waterlogged pitch, Central Coast Mariners and Canberra United have gone head to head in aContinue reading “Pennock brace leads Mariners to semi-final “
Lauren Hemp powers City to crucial victory on injury return
Leicester City 0-1 Manchester City By Gethin Thurlow (27/4/2025) Above: Lauren Hemp proved to be the difference between the sides. Photo: Manchester City. Lauren Hemp returned from injury ruthlessly, producing the crucial assist as Manchester City beat Leicester to keep their Champions League qualification hopes alive. It was a momentous occasion for Manchester City, asContinue reading “Lauren Hemp powers City to crucial victory on injury return”
History calls: Arsenal leave Lyon reeling and step closer to European glory
Olympique Lyonnais 1-4 Arsenal Arsenal win 5-3 on aggregate By Ava-Marianne Elliott (27/04/25) Above: Arsenal celebrate Mariona Caldentey’s goal, the former Barcelona player was phenomenal for the Gunners. Photo: Arsenal WFC Arsenal ruthlessly overturned a first-leg deficit at the Groupama Stadium, putting four past Lyon to reach their first European final in 18 years. ImpetusContinue reading “History calls: Arsenal leave Lyon reeling and step closer to European glory “
Adelaide seal semi spot
Adelaide United 1-0 Western United by Alyce Collett (27/4/25) Above: Adelaide United celebrate Matilda McNamara’s winning goal. Photo: A-Leagues. Adelaide United have created history, defeating Western United 1-0 in the Elimination Final to win their first ever A-League Women’s final. After dominating early, Adelaide withstood relentless attacking from their visitors in the second half, andContinue reading “Adelaide seal semi spot”
Chelsea’s Macario the playmaker against Palace
Chelsea 4 – 0 Crystal Palace By Merryn Dyson (24/04/25) Above: Chelsea’s Catarina Macario shoots. Photo: Chelsea WFC Chelsea continued their successful Women’s Super League run as they defeated Crystal Palace 4-0 at Kingsmeadow Stadium. Another victory in their unbeaten run means they eagerly tread closer to securing another WSL title; their first under newContinue reading “Chelsea’s Macario the playmaker against Palace”
Ruthless Villa punish Tottenham at Brisbane Road
Tottenham Hotspur 2-3 Aston Villa By Jasmine Bishop (22/04/2025) Above: Aston Villa celebrate their win. Photo: Aston Villa Women on X. Kirsty Hanson scored a sensational last minute winner at Brisbane Road on Sunday to seal a 3-2 victory for Aston Villa, twenty minutes after coming off the bench. The action In the opening fiveContinue reading “Ruthless Villa punish Tottenham at Brisbane Road”
Barcelona blow away Bompastor’s Blues
Barcelona 4-1 Chelsea Above: Barcelona celebrate, their win yesterday sets them up on the stronger foot for the second leg. Photo: FC Barcelona on Twitter. By Emmanuel Faith (21/04/25) Claudia Pina’s double sinks the Blues, as Spanish giants attempt to reach their fourth consecutive Champions League Final. Goals from Ewa Pajor and Irene Paredes ensuredContinue reading “Barcelona blow away Bompastor’s Blues”
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