By Kieran Yap 7/5/24 Barely two minutes after entering the Grand Final, Shea Connors scored the goal to crown Sydney FC Champions. She talks to Impetus about that moment, and all that lead up to it. It would have been a brilliant goal in any context. The scores were locked at 0-0 and with MelbourneContinue reading ““I had belief that I was going to do well in these finals” – Shea Connors reflects on her match winning moment”
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Sydney go back to back and clinch a record breaking fifth Grand Final win
Melbourne City 0-1 Sydney FC by Ben Gilby (4/5/24) Above: Sydney FC celebrate Shea Connors’ winning goal at AAMI Park today. Photo: A-League Women. Shea Connors’ goal just over 20 minutes from the end sealed Sydney FC’s record-breaking fifth A-League Women Grand Final win in a hugely enjoyable tactical battle at AAMI Park today. HeadContinue reading “Sydney go back to back and clinch a record breaking fifth Grand Final win”
Bryleeh Henry’s birthday plans: A Championship for City
By Emma Burke 3/5/24 Melbourne City’s attack has looked unstoppable in recent weeks. Dangerous wingback Bryleeh Henry talks to Impetus Football about her change in position and season so far. According to Bryleeh Henry, the result of Saturday’s A-League Women’s Grand Final between Melbourne City and Sydney FC will make for either “the best orContinue reading “Bryleeh Henry’s birthday plans: A Championship for City”
Cortnee Vine: “No other coach does it like Ante.”
Above: Cortnee Vine chasing down an opportunity to score earlier this season. Image: Kris Goman for Impetus. By Genevieve Henry (3/5/24). Matildas star Cortnee Vine is all set to go in the A-League Women Grand Final this Saturday at AAMI Park against fierce competitors Melbourne City. She spoke to the media about Sydney FC’s relationshipContinue reading “Cortnee Vine: “No other coach does it like Ante.””
Stott & Vidosic: “Getting back to this level has been so hard” but City are ready
by Ava-Marianne Elliott (2/5/24) Above: Melbourne City defender Rebekah Stott and head coach Dario Vidosic speaking to the media today at AAMI Park ahead of Saturday’s A-League Women Grand Final against Sydney FC. Image: Melbourne City. Melbourne City boss Dario Vidosic outlined his belief that Saturday’s A-League Women Grand Final will be a fitting endContinue reading “Stott & Vidosic: “Getting back to this level has been so hard” but City are ready”
Discovering The Dub: what new fans thought of the record breaking A-League women season.
By Kieran Yap 29/4/24 Above: a packed crowd for The Newcastle Jets. Photo Newcastle Jets Following record crowds and growing momentum, Impetus Football spoke to new fans of the A-League women to learn their experiences of their first season. The 2023/24 A-League Women season has been a huge success in terms of attendance. Hopes wereContinue reading “Discovering The Dub: what new fans thought of the record breaking A-League women season.”
City outshoot Jets to make the Grand Final
Melbourne City 3-0 Newcastle Jets Melbourne City win 6-0 on aggregate. By Kieran Yap 28/4/24 Above: Melissa Barbieri celebrates Melbourne City’s win after the final whistle. Photo: Melbourne City Melbourne City have advanced to the A-League Women Grand Final with a 3-0 win in the second leg of their semi final against the Newcastle Jets.Continue reading “City outshoot Jets to make the Grand Final”
Vidosic: “We want to retain calm in the chaos”
by Ben Gilby (27/4/24) Above: Dario Vidosic speaking to the media ahead of tomorrow’s semi-final second leg with Newcastle Jets. Image: Melbourne City. Melbourne City head coach Dario Vidosic emphasised repeatedly to the media ahead of tomorrow’s A-League Women semi-final second leg that the tie isn’t over despite his team holding a 3-0 lead overContinue reading “Vidosic: “We want to retain calm in the chaos””
Exciting draw sees Sydney through to seventh straight Grand Final
Sydney FC 1-1 Central Coast Mariners Sydney FC win 2-1 on aggregate by Ben Carey (27/4/24) Above: Central Coast Mariners’ Australian international Kyah Simon (yellow shirt) shields the ball from Sydney FC’s Mackenzie Hawkesby in today’s semi-final second leg. Photo: Sydney FC. Mackenzie Hawkesby’s goal on the half-hour mark eventually proved to be enough toContinue reading “Exciting draw sees Sydney through to seventh straight Grand Final”
The A-League double is in sight for Melbourne’s McKenna sisters
By Emma Burke 26/4/24 Melbourne City’s Tijan and Leticia McKenna are sisters, housemates, premiership teammates and Grand Final aspirants. Ahead of the semi final second leg, they talk to Impetus Football about the season so far. “We’ve suffered some hard losses… so it’d be a nice little closing for the story we’ve written the wholeContinue reading “The A-League double is in sight for Melbourne’s McKenna sisters”
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