by Ben Gilby (5/3/24) Above: Young Matildas head coach Leah Blayney speaking today ahead of her team’s second round-robin game at the U20 Asian Cup tomorrow against the hosts Uzbekistan. Image: Football Australia. After their superb 2-1 win over South Korea on Sunday in the opening Group A game in the U20 Asian Cup, AustraliaContinue reading “Blayney: It’s back to business as Young Matildas stand on brink of history”
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‘There’s a lot of determination in this squad’- Sasha Grove and Daniela Galic speak from The Young Matildas camp
By Kieran Yap 5/3/24 Above: Sasha Grove via Football Australia. After their gusty 2-1 win over South Korea, The Young Matildas have every right to be buoyant, but are still remaining focussed on the task at hand as they prepare to face Uzbekistan in the U20 Asian Cup. Despite the unplayable conditions, Australia was able toContinue reading “‘There’s a lot of determination in this squad’- Sasha Grove and Daniela Galic speak from The Young Matildas camp”
A-League Women Media Conferences
Impetus had Genevieve Henry and Ryan Miller-Woods in four clubs’ press conferences ahead of Round 18 (1/3/24). Central Coast Mariners By Ryan Miller-Woods The media heard from Central Coast Mariners’ Bianca Galic and Head Coach Emily Husband ahead of their upcoming match against Adelaide United on Sunday. Central Coast go into Sunday’s match off theContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”
Epakis: “It’s almost as if the Finals have started”
by Ben Gilby (29/2/24). Above: Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis speaking to the media today. Image: Perth Glory. After a strong start to the season that saw them constantly in the A-League Women’s top two, Perth Glory are without a win in their last seven matches – a run that has seen them dropContinue reading “Epakis: “It’s almost as if the Finals have started””
Heyman: “It’s the greatest feeling in the world!”
by Ben Gilby (25/2/24) Above: Michelle Heyman speaking yesterday. Image: Football Australia. It was a moment in Australian football history that will be remembered and talked about for years to come. Seven minutes after stepping onto the field for her first Matildas cap in six years, Michelle Heyman put her country into the lead inContinue reading “Heyman: “It’s the greatest feeling in the world!””
Tony Gustavsson: “Patience and tempo is key”
by Ben Gilby (23/2/24) Above: Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson and defender Alanna Kennedy at today’s media conference ahead of the first leg of Australia’s Olympic Games qualifier with Uzbekistan. Image: Football Australia. Ahead of the first leg of the final round of Olympic qualifiers tomorrow, Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson underlined to the mediaContinue reading “Tony Gustavsson: “Patience and tempo is key””
“We’re not overcome by the occasion”- Amy Sayer and Matildas head to Tashkent
By Kieran Yap 22/2/24 After completing their training camp in Dubai, The Matildas are on the way to Tashkent to play Uzbekistan in the final stage of Olympic qualifying and Amy Sayer says that preparations have been going well. “It’s as normal,” she told the media of the buildup. “We’re not overcome by the occasion.”Continue reading ““We’re not overcome by the occasion”- Amy Sayer and Matildas head to Tashkent”
Inside the Matildas: Mackenzie Arnold and Kaitlyn Torpey look ahead to Uzbekistan challenge
by Ben Gilby (21/2/24). Above: Australia and West Ham United goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold speaking to the media earlier today. Image: Football Australia. Mackenzie Arnold: “I feel I belong now” Mackenzie Arnold has been part of the Matildas set-up for over a decade – but the West Ham United shot stopper revealed to the media todayContinue reading “Inside the Matildas: Mackenzie Arnold and Kaitlyn Torpey look ahead to Uzbekistan challenge”
‘You won’t know when your time is but be ready when it comes.’- Clare Hunt on the road (back) to Paris
Matildas and Paris St Germain defender Clare Hunt spoke to the media as Australia attempts Olympic qualification. Should they succeed, she’ll be on home turf. By Emma Burke 21/2/24 Photo: Clare Hunt via Football Australia Clare Hunt has had a whirlwind 12 months, debuting for the Matildas in February, playing every minute of a historicContinue reading “‘You won’t know when your time is but be ready when it comes.’- Clare Hunt on the road (back) to Paris”
Alanna Kennedy: “We’re ready to do a job”
by Ben Gilby (18/2/24) Above: Alanna Kennedy breaks through for Australia against Iran in the previous stage of Olympic qualifying. Photo: Cat Bryant for Impetus 71. Alanna Kennedy is back from injury and ready to play a leading role in getting the Matildas to the Paris Olympics. Speaking to the gathered media, the defender said:Continue reading “Alanna Kennedy: “We’re ready to do a job””
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