By Kieran Yap 26/2/25 Above: Sienna Saveska (16) is mobbed by teammates following her third goal. Photo: Tiff Williams. Football Australia The Young Matildas have lifted the trophy in the PacificAus Four Nations Tournament following a 5-2 win over Thailand U20’s in Canberra. A hatrick to Sienna Saveska combined with goals to Peta Trimis andContinue reading “Young Matildas lift Four Nations Trophy after second half heroics against Thailand”
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Matildas improve but suffer defeat to new look USWNT
USA 2-1 Australia By Kieran Yap 23/2/25 Above: Wini Heatley for Australia. Photo:Michael Christy/Football Australia) The Matildas have responded in encouraging fashion against an inexperienced but talented USA with a 2-1 loss. Lynn Biyendolo opened the scoring in the first minute for the USWNT with Michelle Cooper doubling the advantage after half time. Michelle HeymanContinue reading “Matildas improve but suffer defeat to new look USWNT”
Riley equaliser earns Ferns a draw in Costa Rica
Costa Rica 1-1 New Zealand by Jonathon Hagger (23/2/25) Above: New Zealand captain Annalie Longo (right) battles for possession in Costa Rica last night. Photo: NZ Football. A goal from Crystal Palace’s Indiah-Paige Riley just before the break ensured that New Zealand took a draw from the first of two encounters with Costa Rica duringContinue reading “Riley equaliser earns Ferns a draw in Costa Rica”
Young Matildas win again and welcome the region at Parliament House
By Kieran Yap 22/2/25 Above: The Young Matildas and Solomon Island players enjoy festivities at Parliament House. Photo: Tiff Williams for Football Australia The Young Matildas have beaten The Solomon Islands 12-0 in the second game of the Four Nations Tournament in Canberra. The Australian Under 20’s rotated heavily for this match after winning theContinue reading “Young Matildas win again and welcome the region at Parliament House”
Girls in Green left with plenty to ponder after Nations League opener
Above: Ireland celebrate their goal. Photo: FAIreland on X By Alyce Collett Ireland have gotten their 2025 Nations League campaign off to a positive start, defeating Turkiye 1-0 thanks to a goal from Kyra Carusa. Despite emerging from the match with the full three points, it was not the most impressive performance from the Irish,Continue reading “Girls in Green left with plenty to ponder after Nations League opener”
Tillies tumble back to earth in SheBelieves opener
By Alyce Collett 21/2/25 Above: Mary Fowler is swarmed by Japan’s press. Photo: Genevieve Henry for Impetus It has been a disastrous start to the 2025 SheBelieves Cup for Australia, who lost to Japan 4-0 this morning in what was Japan’s biggest win over The Matildas. Japan showed why they are the leading team in Asia asContinue reading “Tillies tumble back to earth in SheBelieves opener”
Young Matildas score nine to open Four Nations Tournament
By Kieran Yap 20/2/25 Above: Grace Kuilamu (8) battles for possession. Photo: Football Australia The Young Matildas began the Four Nations Tournament with an emphatic 9-0 win over Vanuatu’s senior team at Viking Park. The match marked the first outing that this group of players have had together, and begins the new cycle for Australia’sContinue reading “Young Matildas score nine to open Four Nations Tournament”
Missed opportunities result in first ever draw between Brisbane Roar & Western United
Brisbane Roar 0-0 Western United By Alice de Koster-Kitto 17/2/25 Above: Kahli Johnson in possession for Western United. Photo: Western United Brisbane Roar and Western United have played out a historic 0-0 draw, in a gripping match at Perry Park. Following a string of missed opportunities, and dangerously close calls, neither side managed to find theContinue reading “Missed opportunities result in first ever draw between Brisbane Roar & Western United “
Victory score twice to beat The Mariners
Melbourne Victory 2-0 Central Coast Mariners By Alyce Collett 17/2/25 Above: Nikki Flannery and Sarah Rowe fight for possession. Photo: Beck Hartley for Impetus Melbourne Victory have tightened their grip on second spot on the ladder after a 2-0 win over the Central Coast Mariners. The match was won in the first half, where VictoryContinue reading “Victory score twice to beat The Mariners”
Perth take the Distance Derby Glory
Perth Glory 2-1 Wellington Phoenix Report by Ben Gilby – EXCLUSIVE photography from Rob Lizzi at the Sam Kerr Football Centre (16/2/25). Above: Perth Glory co-captain Onyi Zogg involved in a close-range battle with Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Carolina Vilão. Photo: Rob Lizzi for Impetus. Perth Glory gained an excellent three points against Finals hopefuls WellingtonContinue reading “Perth take the Distance Derby Glory”
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