The weekend saw the big kick-off for the 2022 Damallsvenskan season. Ben Gilby brings us all the action, looks ahead to this weekend’s commencement of the new Elitettan season along with all the views from both AIK and Sydney FC on Remy Siemsen’s signing (29/3/22). Above: There was a carnival atmosphere and large crowd atContinue reading “The Swedish Scene”
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The Swedish Scene
Ben Gilby provides a round-up of the Svenska Cupen Semi-Finals and reveals the latest arrival to Vittsjö from the A-League Women in Australia (22/3/22). Above: Rosengård’s Australian international Charli Grant (right) in possession in her team’s Svenska Cupen Semi-Final against Eskilstuna United at the weekend. Photo: FC Rosengård. BK Häcken will face Rosengård in theContinue reading “The Swedish Scene”
The View From France
Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the 17th round of D1 Arkema (22/2/33). Paris Saint-Germain won 2-0 at home against Soyaux. It was a straightforward win for PSG against the team placed 11th in the table. The hosts dominated the game with 72% possession and took the lead after 13 minutes. They were unable to increase their leadContinue reading “The View From France”
The Swedish Scene
Above: Courtney Nevin (left) and Kyra Cooney-Cross (right) who both signed for Hammarby this week. Photo: Football Australia. Back for the new season and offering more content and features than before – it’s Impetus’ coverage of women’s football in Sweden. Ben Gilby rounds up some of the transfer news ahead of this weekend’s Svenska CupenContinue reading “The Swedish Scene”
The View From France
Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the 16th round of D1 Arkema (15/3/22). What a strange and desperate round! The two “supposedly” best teams in French league could not win. Paris Saint-Germain drew 0-0 with sixth placed Montpellier, and Lyon were held 1-1 against bottom club Saint-Etienne. These two results are not very reassuring with the UEFA WomenContinue reading “The View From France”
The View From France
Above: Action from Olympique Lyonnais’ game at Reims last weekend. Photo: OL Feminin. Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the 15th round of D1 Arkema (3/3/22). Montpellier at home won 2-0 against Dijon. It was an easy game for Montpellier who dominated (64% possession, 19 shots with eight on target). However, they had to wait until the veryContinue reading “The View From France”
Night Series Kicks Off in WA
Above: Stella Zampogna wheels away after scoring Perth SC’s winner against Curtin University as the WA NPL Women’s Night Series got underway. Photo: Rob Lizzi This season Impetus’ coverage of the women’s game in Australia will step up even further as we begin focusing on the NPL (state leagues) in several states. To open ourContinue reading “Night Series Kicks Off in WA”
France Retain Title On Home Soil
Photo: The French squad pictured with the trophy after their final match against the Netherlands. Photo: @equipedefrancef Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the 2022 France Tournament (23/2/22). France played and won their three games in France Tournament and kept their title for the second consecutive year. February 16, 2022: France won 5-0 against Finland. It was anContinue reading “France Retain Title On Home Soil”
The View From France
Above: Catarina Macario scores for Olympique Lyonnais in the 38th minute. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus. By Jean-Pierre Thiesset (14/2/22) Two games were played on Friday as games cancelled due to COVID were rescheduled. Paris Saint-Germain at home won 5-0 against Dijon. It was an easy game for Paris SG which completely dominated with 71%Continue reading “The View From France”
The View From France
Above: Ellie Carpenter crosses for Melvine Malard to score Olympique Lyonnais’ winning goal against Bordeaux. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus. Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the fourteenth round of D1 Arkema (7/2/22). Fleury won 1-0 at home to Montpellier. While they were dominated by Montpellier (62% of possession for Montpellier) who put a lot of pressure onContinue reading “The View From France”
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