Rachel Lara Cohen‘s detailed look at two FAWSL clashes between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea in five days emphasizes how hugely important in the context of both team’s seasons the games are. Rachel also considers the importance of squad depth in a successful outcome to the matches (22/4/22). Above: Action from Tottenham Hotspur’s game with ArsenalContinue reading “FAWSL: Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea Preview”
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NPL Victoria Round Three Wrap
Kieran Yap provides his weekly round-up of all the action from the Victoria NPL Women’s competition. As usual, there is a detailed report of one game and a wrap of all the other games along with photos (19/4/22). Above: Celebrations for Box Hill United after Candela Ferreyra Bas‘ late leveller against Bayside United. Photo: Joaotam.Continue reading “NPL Victoria Round Three Wrap”
It’s Never Goodbye To ‘Never Say Die’
Impetus’ Kieran Yap reflects on Australia’s two friendlies with New Zealand over the past five days and hails the return of the team’s famed ‘Never Say Die’ spirit along with the faith to stick to the game plan (13/4/22). Above: Alex Chidiac in full flow in yesterday’s Australia v New Zealand game in Canberra. TheContinue reading “It’s Never Goodbye To ‘Never Say Die’”
Australia v New Zealand: Media Conference Wrap
Impetus Ben Gilby was in the post-match media conferences and heard the views of Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson and midfielder Emily van Egmond plus New Zealand’s head coach Jitka Klimková and goalkeeper Victoria Esson (8/4/22). Above: Tony Gustavsson, who saw plenty to be proud about in his Matildas team’s performance today. Photo: Football Australia.Continue reading “Australia v New Zealand: Media Conference Wrap”
Finals Preview: Adelaide United v Melbourne Victory
Ahead of Sunday’s second A-League Women semi-final, Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Adelaide United‘s Dylan Holmes and Fiona Worts along with Melbourne Victory head coach Jeff Hopkins (12/3/22). Sunday’s semi-final at Coopers Stadium between Adelaide United and Melbourne Victory will see the winner face Melbourne City next weekend for the right to face Sydney FC in this season’s Grand Final in the Harbour City. Adelaide United star DylanContinue reading “Finals Preview: Adelaide United v Melbourne Victory”
The View From France
Above: Fleury goalkeeper Katriina Talaslahti makes the decisive save in her team’s penalty shoot win over Paris FC. Photo: Anne Talaslahti. Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the France Cup 2022 Quarter-Finals (8/3/22). Paris Saint-Germain won 3-1 at Montpellier. Paris SG made a serious game and passed this round easily. No surprise, and the best team won. GoalsContinue reading “The View From France”
Maher: We’re Ready For The Roar
Above: Canberra United’s Grace Maher, who made her 50th appearance for the club in Tuesday’s 5-0 win at Western Sydney Wanderers. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Ahead of Canberra United’s game at Brisbane Roar tomorrow, Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from the Greens’ Grace Maher and some news from the Roar camp (17/2/22). Canberra United’s GraceContinue reading “Maher: We’re Ready For The Roar”
Steph Catley On Resting And Preparation
By Ben Gilby (16/1/22) Above: Steph Catley in action for Australia last year. Photo: Football Australia. Matildas vice-captain Steph Catley spoke yesterday from Australia’s pre-Asia Cup training camp in Dubai about her preparations for the competition. The Arsenal defender highlighted the importance of having to manage the load of playing so many games with regularContinue reading “Steph Catley On Resting And Preparation”
Katriina Talaslahti: Rising Star in Goal
Impetus’ French editor Jean-Pierre Thiesset spoke to FC Flury ’91’s Finnish goalkeeper Katriina Talaslahti, a player with a rising reputation in a team challenging for their first-ever UEFA Women’s Champions League qualification (20/12/21). Katriina Talaslahti who celebrated her 21st birthday on September 21, is one of the youngest goalkeepers in D1 Arkema, the top flightContinue reading “Katriina Talaslahti: Rising Star in Goal”
Phoenix Rise To Take Point From First Ever Game
Wellington Phoenix 0-0 Western Sydney Wanderers By Ben Gilby (4/12/21) Above: Wellington Phoenix (yellow and black) take on Western Sydney Wanderers in their first-ever A-League Women match at Wollongong yesterday. Photo: @ALeagueWomen. Wellington Phoenix produced a promising performance to take a point from their first-ever A-League Women’s match. The game, which was delayed due toContinue reading “Phoenix Rise To Take Point From First Ever Game”
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