New Zealand 8-0 Solomon Islands by Maddison Hagger (2/3/26) Above: Hannah Blake completes a hat-trick against the Solomon Islands. Photo: OFC Media. New Zealand is safely through to the semi-finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Oceania qualifiers after defeating the Solomon Islands 8-0 at the National Stadium in Honiara. With three goals in the first half andContinue reading “Ferns through to semis after second straight thrashing in World Cup Qualifiers”
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Matildas win Asian Cup opener but raise questions to ponder in the process
Australia 1-0 Philippines By Alyce Collett 1/3/2026 Above: The Matildas celebrate after Sam Kerr scored to help Australia to a win over the Philippines tonight. Photo: Cat Bryant for Impetus. Australia has started its 2026 Asian Cup with the perfect result, downing the Philippines 1-0 thanks to a first half goal from Sam Kerr. However despite pickingContinue reading “Matildas win Asian Cup opener but raise questions to ponder in the process”
Montrose denied fairytale top split finish by late Partick winner
Rangers 2-0 Montrose By Gethin Thurlow for Impetus at Broadwood stadium (23/2/26) Above: Lauren Perry claims a cross from Rangers in the swirling rain of Cumbernauld. Photo: @amyphotography_22 on Instagram. Montrose missed out on what would have been an incredible achievement of reaching the top six and getting into the top split of the SWPLContinue reading “Montrose denied fairytale top split finish by late Partick winner”
Adelaide jump to third after silencing Brisbane’s Roar
Brisbane Roar 0-2 Adelaide United By Emma Burke 22/2/26 Above: Adelaide United players have every reason to celebrate tonight after picking up an important win over Brisbane . Photo: via the A-Leagues. Adelaide United have picked up all three points against Brisbane Roar, handily dispatching the home side 2-0 thanks to goals from defenders Emily Hodgson and EllaContinue reading “Adelaide jump to third after silencing Brisbane’s Roar”
McKenna seals comeback Glory for Perth as Finals hopes surge
Newcastle Jets 2-3 Perth Glory by Ben Gilby (21/2/26) Above: Perth Glory’s Gabby Hollar (facing camera) embraces Nat Tathem (11) as the visitors celebrate at goal at Newcastle Jets today. Photo: Perth Glory. Perth Glory twice came back from behind against Newcastle Jets at the No. 2 Sportsground to claim their second successive win, andContinue reading “McKenna seals comeback Glory for Perth as Finals hopes surge”
Amazing Aulicino scores a brace to lead Canberra to statement making win
Canberra United 3-0 Western Sydney Wanderers by Callum Logie (21/2/26) Above: Michelle Heyman (right) celebrates scoring with Emma Hawkins (middle) and Liz Anton (left). Photo: Canberra United. Canberra United moved back to winning ways after a Josie Aulicino masterclass and another goal from Michelle Heyman saw off Western Sydney Wanderers at McKellar Park. Coming in off theirContinue reading “Amazing Aulicino scores a brace to lead Canberra to statement making win”
City score three to maintain top spot
Central Coast Mariners 1-3 Melbourne City By Kieran Yap 20/2/26 Above: Aideen Keane celebrates her goal. Photo: Melbourne City Three second half goals and a virtuoso performance from Aideen Keane secured three points for Melbourne City against the Central Coast Mariners in Gosford. Bryleeh Henry scored the opener and set up the sealer, while captainContinue reading “City score three to maintain top spot”
Phoenix rise late to break hosts’ hearts
Melbourne Victory 1-1 Wellington Phoenix By Alyce Collett 20/2/2026 Above: Emma Pijnenburg (left) chases after Rachel Lowe (right). Photo: via Melbourne Victory. The Wellington Phoenix left it late, but managed to pinch an equalising goal at the death and ultimately draw with the Melbourne Victory one all. After Rhianna Pollicina slotted home a penalty perfectly early inContinue reading “Phoenix rise late to break hosts’ hearts”
Charlton snatch late point at Ipswich to extend lead at the top
Ipswich Town 1-1 Charlton Althetic By Ben Tattoo for Impetus at the JobServe Stadium (19/2/26) Above: Ipswich celebrate after going 1-0 up Photo: Ipswich FC Fearless Ipswich Town held top of the league Charlton Athletic, with Gillian Kenney’s late equaliser cancelling out Paige Peake’s well-taken penalty at the JobServe Stadium. Both sides shrugged off theContinue reading “Charlton snatch late point at Ipswich to extend lead at the top”
The Matildas squad: Tactical flexibility, a backup for every position & a view to the future
By Kieran Yap 19/2/26 Above: Kahli Johnson. Photo: Football Australia The Matildas squad for the Asian Cup has harnessed the potential of Australia’s youth and experience. It is a balanced squad, that has avoided some of the temptations and errors of previous tournaments and provides multiple options and backups. Australia squads are always contentious, outsideContinue reading “The Matildas squad: Tactical flexibility, a backup for every position & a view to the future”
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