It was an incredible night for The Matildas who defeated Olympic champions Canada 4-0 to top Group B. After the match, Caitlin Foord and Clare Hunt spoke to the media in the mixed zone at AAMI Park, Melbourne. Ben Gilby reports (1/8/23). Above: Caitlin Foord speaking after yesterday’s win for Australia over Canada. Image: CommBankContinue reading “Foord and Hunt: We’re just getting started”
Category Archives: Media Conference
Raso: We’re fighters…we’ll go out there and do it
Less than 24 hours before Australia’s do-or-die World Cup clash with Canada, Ben Gilby reports the thoughts of winger Hayley Raso as she spoke to the media today (30/7/23) Above: The Matildas star Hayley Raso speaking to the media ahead of tomorrow’s huge game with Canada. Image: Football Australia. Australia’s Hayley Raso is convinced thatContinue reading “Raso: We’re fighters…we’ll go out there and do it”
Australia v Nigeria – The aftermath
After yesterday’s superb game in Brisbane between Australia and Nigeria, Impetus‘ African Football Correspondent Emmanuel Faith, who watched the game in Nigeria reflects on his nation’s achievement, whilst Ben Gilby, based in Australia for the tournament, reports the thoughts of Matildas’ midfielder Katrina Gorry (28/7/23) Above: Nigeria celebrate after a night of high drama inContinue reading “Australia v Nigeria – The aftermath”
Carpenter: You just have to win – it doesn’t have to be pretty
Ben Gilby reports on the Australia defender Ellie Carpenter‘s chat with the media today plus, a photo gallery of the Matildas departing Sydney (21/7/23). Above: Ellie Carpenter speaking earlier today. Image: CommBank Matildas. It was the morning after the night before, and Australia right back Ellie Carpenter outlined the mixture of emotions that resulted fromContinue reading “Carpenter: You just have to win – it doesn’t have to be pretty”
Raso and Vine: It was a physical battle but we remained calm & confident
The Matildas’ Hayley Raso and Cortnee Vine spoke to the media after Australia’s 1-0 win over the Republic of Ireland to open their World Cup campaign. Ben Gilby reports (20/7/23) Above: Hayley Raso speaking to the media after today’s opening win at the World Cup for Australia. Image: Football Australia. Australia overcame the loss ofContinue reading “Raso and Vine: It was a physical battle but we remained calm & confident”
Matildas vs France: A chance to celebrate football
By Kieran Yap (13/7/23) Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson and defender Ellie Carpenter were all smiles at today’s media conference. Image: Football Australia. Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has encouraged Matildas fans to treat the friendly against France as a celebration of football. Australia will play their final game before the World Cup against theContinue reading “Matildas vs France: A chance to celebrate football”
Kerr, Catley & Foord: “We’ll do everything we can to make you proud”
Impetus’ Ben Gilby reports on today’s Matildas pubic shirt presentation ceremony and presents the views of Australia stars Sam Kerr, Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord, and head coach Tony Gustavsson (11/7/23) Above: The Matildas are presented with their World Cup jerseys at a public ceremony in Melbourne today. Photo: Tiff Williams/Football Australia. The Matildas received theirContinue reading “Kerr, Catley & Foord: “We’ll do everything we can to make you proud””
Hayley Raso: There’s such a buzz
Ahead of Friday’s final friendly with France, Australia’s Hayley Raso spoke about the exciting times ahead for The Matildas. Ben Gilby reports (10/7/23) Above: Hayley Raso speaking earlier today. Image: Football Australia. Big life-defining moments have a habit of creeping up on you. For Real Madrid’s latest signing Hayley Raso, the realisation that we areContinue reading “Hayley Raso: There’s such a buzz”
Cymru prepare for USWNT clash
by Martin Townley, Impetus‘ Cymru correspondent (9/7/23) Above: Cymru head coach Gemma Grainger speaking to the media ahead of today’s game with the World Champions. Photo: FAW Gemma Grainger and her Cymru squad are in California as they prepare to face the USA as part of the World Champions’ preparations to defend their trophy. TheContinue reading “Cymru prepare for USWNT clash”
Inside The Lionesses ahead of final friendly
Words by Aimee Logan, Exclusive photos by Madeleine Blount at St. George’s Park for Impetus (1/7/23). Above: England head coach Sarina Wiegman (left) and midfielder Georgia Stanway speak to the media yesterday ahead of today’s game with Portugal. Photo: Madeleine Blount for Impetus. Georgia Stanway is likely to make her 50th appearance for the LionessesContinue reading “Inside The Lionesses ahead of final friendly”
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