Lionesses take the spoils against stubborn Scotland

England 2-1 Scotland by Ruby Perry (24/9/23) Above: Rachel Daly (left) and Lucy Bronze celebrate on Friday night. Photo: Lionesses. England overcame a typically energetic and stubborn Scotland side at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light. The game took place amidst the backdrop of the tragic news of Sheffield United midfielder Maddy Cusack’s passing. It united theContinue reading “Lionesses take the spoils against stubborn Scotland”

Pride record impressive win despite injury concerns

Pride Park 3-2 Borrowash Victoria by ‘Doug Outt’ (20/9/23) Above: Beth Jones, one of Pride Park’s scorers on Sunday, celebrates a goal last season. Photo: Shaun Hardwick. After an entertaining Women’s FA Cup encounter last week at Nuneaton Borough, those expecting similar fare would have been disappointed in Pride Park’s opening Derbyshire Ladies League DivisionContinue reading “Pride record impressive win despite injury concerns”

Five-star Dons back to winning ways

AFC Wimbledon 5-2 Chesham United by Isabelle Rogerson – AFC Wimbledon (18/9/23) Above: AFC Wimbledon celebrate a goal in their win at home to Chesham United yesterday. Photo: Emily Topping. Ashlee Hincks struck a double to help AFC Wimbledon back to winning ways in a thrilling match at Carshalton Athletic against Chesham United. Kevin Foster’sContinue reading “Five-star Dons back to winning ways”

Westrup header seals draw for Sunderland in battle with Palace

Sunderland 1-1 Crystal Palace by Ben Gilby (17/9/23) Above: Sunderland (red and white stripes) look for a way through this afternoon against Crystal Palace. Photo: Sunderland AFC Women. An equaliser in the 90th minute from Brianna Westrup gave Sunderland a share of the spoils in a hard-fought battle with fellow unbeaten Championship side Crystal Palace.Continue reading “Westrup header seals draw for Sunderland in battle with Palace”

Red hot RedStar seal second successive Top Four Cup win

Perth RedStar 4-1 Perth SC Report by Ben Gilby, photos supplied by Rob Lizzi (17/9/23) Above: Perth RedStar celebrate after their Top Four Cup Final win. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. Perth RedStar produced an all-round impressive display to retain their Football Top Four Cup title with victory over Perth SC at theContinue reading “Red hot RedStar seal second successive Top Four Cup win”

Perth SC seal Top Four Cup Final spot

Perth SC 3-0 Hyundai NTC by Ben Gilby (13/9/23) Above: Gemma Craine, scorer of Perth SC’s first goal, in action against Hyundai NTC earlier this season. Photo: Fotoenzo. Perth SC overcame injuries and unavailability to produce a superb first-half performance that yielded three goals to defeat Hyundai NTC in the Top Four Cup Preliminary FinalContinue reading “Perth SC seal Top Four Cup Final spot”

Pride in the performance as Borough end Park’s cup dreams

Nuneaton Borough 3-1 Pride Park by ‘Doug Outt’ (13/9/23) Above: Pride Park debutant Loren Kitching (left) in a battle for possession on Sunday. Photo: Simon Kimber Photography/NBFC. Pride Park’s FA Cup run ended at the first hurdle but only after a terrific effort against higher-league opposition in front of a crowd of over 200.  AfterContinue reading “Pride in the performance as Borough end Park’s cup dreams”

Lyon bag first silverware with win over PSG

Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the “Trophée des Championnes” 2023 game between Olympique Lyonnais and Paris Saint-Germain (12/9/23). Above: Lyon celebrates their first title of the 2023/24 season: the Trophée des Championnes. Photo: courtesy of Pauline Figuet. Olympique Lyonnais 2-0 Paris Saint-Germain  Taking place in the central French city of Troyes, this opening game of the 2023/4Continue reading “Lyon bag first silverware with win over PSG”

Robins rock the Dons in FAWNL Cup

Swindon Town 4-2 AFC Wimbledon by Sophia Axelsson – AFC Wimbledon (11/9/23) Above: Aerial action as AFC Wimbledon’s Ashlee Hincks rises for a header in the Swindon Town box. Photo: Emily Topping. It was a tough day at the office for AFC Wimbledon Women, as they exited the League Cup after a defeat to DivisionContinue reading “Robins rock the Dons in FAWNL Cup”

Last gasp Wade earns Royals another draw

London City Lionesses 1-1 Reading Report by Liberty Simons and photography by Mariella Prew at Princess Park. Above: New Zealand international Paige Satchell on her debut for London City Lionesses yesterday. Photo: Mariella Prew for Impetus. In what was an overall dominant display from the home side, the 1-1 draw between London City Lionesses andContinue reading “Last gasp Wade earns Royals another draw”