Kieran Yap reviews The Matildas performance in their game with Sweden yesterday and sees continued green shoots ahead of their final group game with the USA. The Matildas team who took on Sweden yesterday is pictured above via Football Australia. Five weeks ago, Australia drew 0-0 with Sweden in an encouraging if not inspiring performance.Continue reading “Things Are Getting Better, But Are We Out Of Time?”
Category Archives: Olympic Games
Beckie’s Brace Takes The Plaudits
Chile 1-2 Canada By Catherine Paquette Pictured above: Janine Beckie, who had a dominant game for Canada. Photo: Getty Images. This match was arguably a must win for both teams. Chile lost its opening encounter to Team GB while Canada dropped two points late in their game against Japan when the host nation equalized. Canadian coachContinue reading “Beckie’s Brace Takes The Plaudits”
USWNT Find Their Mojo Again
United States of America 6-1 New Zealand By Kris Goman Pictured above: Carli Lloyd shoots under pressure from Abby Erceg (Getty Images). We come into this match with both teams needing the win after losses in their first group games. The big surprise of course was the USWNT loss to Sweden. Not so much theContinue reading “USWNT Find Their Mojo Again”
Better From Chile But Not Enough
Chile 1-2 Canada by Jean-Pierre Thiesset Despite playing a lot better for their second game, Chile lost again. The South Americans started the game with a lot of desire and pressed Canada in the midfield. After only one minute, Yessenia Lopez gained possession in the centre circle and Chile obtained a corner kick after theyContinue reading “Better From Chile But Not Enough”
It’s All White On The Night For Team GB
Great Britain 1–0 Japan By Ben Gilby Team GB gained the win which guarantees their place in the Quarter-Finals after victory in a tight game against Japan in Sapporo (Ellen White pictured above celebrating her goal by Getty Images). Great Britain brought in Demi Stokes and Leah Williamson in defence in place of Millie BrightContinue reading “It’s All White On The Night For Team GB”
Sam Kerr: “Pretty Handy at Soccer”
Ben Gilby profiles one of the biggest stars in Australian sport, never mind Australian women’s football. A player he has been lucky enough to see develop since her mid teenage years, Sam Kerr (pictured above via insider.com). “Ya know Daniel’s got a little sister who’s pretty handy at soccer!” It was 2008, and I wasContinue reading “Sam Kerr: “Pretty Handy at Soccer””
Aussie Attack Clicks But Sweden Will Punish Missed Chances
By Kieran Yap Above: The Matildas celebrate Sam Kerr’s goal against New Zealand. Photo: The Guardian In the five games prior to the Olympics, the question was how to best “activate Sam Kerr?” The opening game against New Zealand and the first half in particular showed that it is about getting the best out ofContinue reading “Aussie Attack Clicks But Sweden Will Punish Missed Chances”
Dominant Matildas Start With A Win
Australia 2-1 New Zealand By Kris Goman Pictured above: Tameka Yallop celebrates after her stunning opening goal. Photo: Getty Images. Australia produced an impressive performance against their Trans-Tasman rivals to claim an important three points in their opening game at the Olympic Games. However, there will be a degree of frustration at the fact thatContinue reading “Dominant Matildas Start With A Win”
Olympics Preview: Netherlands
The Netherlands (pictured above via @oranjevrouwen) have reached their last two major finals and many suspect they pose the biggest threat to the USA at the Olympics. Abi Ticehurst previews the Dutch side. Squad News: This squad is unlikely to have raised too many eyebrows with selection. Danielle Van de Donk often goes under theContinue reading “Olympics Preview: Netherlands”
Top Level Experience The Difference
Chile 0-2 Great Britain by Jean-Pierre Thiesset Shown above, Ellen White celebrating (Photo via iNews). It was not easy for Chile against a strong Team GB side. However, the South Americans tried to play when they had the ball, and they did not sit back and defend. La Roja Femenina’s undoing often came on highContinue reading “Top Level Experience The Difference”
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