By Catherine Paquette Above: Canadian football icon Christine Sinclair. Photo: Canada Soccer. The first of the two matches tomorrow will be an all-CONCACAF affair. The confederation’s two strongest women’s programs will meet again for their second semi-final confrontation in the last three Olympics. The last one was a contentious one. Canada led 3-2 in the 72ndContinue reading “Olympic Semi Preview: Canada v USA”
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Olympics Semi-Final Preview With Chorley’s Lisa Topping
Ahead of tomorrow’s Semi-Finals ties, Lisa Topping from Chorley Women (pictured above by John Shirras), who Impetus are proud to sponsor, previews both games. I’m gutted for Team GB that they had to bow out of the competition in the quarter finals. But, looking to the semi finals they’re going to be a great couple of gamesContinue reading “Olympics Semi-Final Preview With Chorley’s Lisa Topping”
Canada Advance To Semis
Canada 0-0 Brazil After Extra Time, Canada win 4-3 penalties Above: Canada celebrate their win over Brazil on penalties which sets up yet another Olympic semi-final. Photo: Getty Images. By Catherine Paquette The Canada-Brazil match was a clash of Olympic giants. Canada entered the match as back-to-back Olympic bronze medalists, participating in their fourth consecutive Games. HeadContinue reading “Canada Advance To Semis”
Matildas Waltz Into The Semis After Drama Filled GB Battle
Great Britain 3-4 Australia By Ben Gilby Pictured above: Sam Kerr after scoring Australia’s last gasp equaliser towards the end of normal time. Photo: Getty Images. The Matildas ran out victors in one of the most dramatic games you could imagine in Kashima. It was a game that swung this way and that, with incredibleContinue reading “Matildas Waltz Into The Semis After Drama Filled GB Battle”
Olympics QF Preview with Wroxham’s Harriet Meers
Ahead of tomorrow’s Quarter-Finals ties, Harriet Meers from Wroxham Women, one of Impetus’ partner clubs, previews all of the games. Canada v Brazil Canada have started this tournament solidly, but haven’t demonstrated the danger that they could possess with the talent they have within the squad. With players such as Allysha Chapman, Christine Sinclair andContinue reading “Olympics QF Preview with Wroxham’s Harriet Meers”
Zambian Fairy Tale Comes To An End
Brazil 1-0 Zambia By Kris Goman Pictured above: Lushomo Mweemba (3) is sent off by referee Yoshimi Yamashita. Photo: Getty Images This is a do-or-die match for Zambia who will go out of the tournament if they lose and Brazil are probably safe regardless of the result. It’s all on Zambia tonight. As it turnsContinue reading “Zambian Fairy Tale Comes To An End”
La Roja Femenina Go Out With Heads Held High
Chile 0-1 Japan by Jean-Pierre Thiesset Pictured above: Japan, on the way to the Quarter-Finals. Photo: Getty Images. Despite producing another pleasing performance, Chile were not able to step up to Japan level and lost 1-0. Japan started the game with a lot of pressure and speed and had two shots on goal within theContinue reading “La Roja Femenina Go Out With Heads Held High”
Peerless Swedes March On
New Zealand 0-2 Sweden By Catherine Paquette Pictured: Anna Anvagård celebrates her goal for Sweden. Photo: Getty Images. The New Zealand team saw little change to their starting line-up from the last match against the United States. The Kiwis had a very improbable chance of exiting the group stage, dependent on a winner in theContinue reading “Peerless Swedes March On”
Well Organized Matildas into Quarters
United States of America 0-0 Australia By Ben Gilby Pictured above: Mary Fowler (left) who had a superb first half, holds of USA’s Crystal Dunn. Photo: Getty Images. Australia produced an example of professional game management within an overall well organised team display to earn a point against World Champions USA in Ibiraki. The UnitedContinue reading “Well Organized Matildas into Quarters”
Deserved Point Seals Group Summit
Canada 1-1 Great Britain By Ben Gilby Pictured: Team GB goalscorer Caroline Weir up against Canada’s Sophie Schmidt. Photo: Getty Images. Great Britain earned the point that ensured they topped Group E after coming from behind to earn a deserved draw with Canada in Ibiraki. Both sides rang the changes with Georgia Stanway and MillieContinue reading “Deserved Point Seals Group Summit”
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