With the final full round of matches for the regular season, our A-League Women writing team of Kieran Yap, Ben Gilby, and Kris Goman outline their player, coach, and event of the week (7/3/22). PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Kieran: For me, it’s Rhianna Pollicina. She’s been one of the league’s best players all season andContinue reading “Impetus Achievers Awards”
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Brisbane Roaring Home As Depleted Jets Crash
Brisbane Roar 4-0 Newcastle Jets Above: Brisbane Roar’s two-goal Shea Connors takes on Newcastle Jets’ Tiana Jaber. Photo: Brisbane Roar. By Kris Goman (7/3/22) Brisbane are coming home strong as they play out their catch-up matches, unfortunately, too late to have any impact on the Finals, but at least restoring some pride to the team.Continue reading “Brisbane Roaring Home As Depleted Jets Crash”
Sydney Success As Premier’s Plate Is Retained
Adelaide United 0-1 Sydney FC Above: Sydney FC celebrate winning the Premier’s Plate after defeating Adelaide United at Coopers Stadium today. Photo: Sydney FC. By Kieran Yap (6/3/22) The title would be decided in Adelaide. Sydney FC travelled south in need of a draw to finish top of the table. A chaotic first half yieldedContinue reading “Sydney Success As Premier’s Plate Is Retained”
City Get The Win But Will It Be Enough?
Western Sydney Wanderers 0-2 Melbourne City Above: Flying high – Melbourne City’s Hannah Wilkinson (right). Photo: Melbourne City. By Kieran Yap (6/3/22) Melbourne City travelled to play the Wanderers with a chance to jump into first place place in the league. A win against Western Sydney would mean that Sydney FC would need at leastContinue reading “City Get The Win But Will It Be Enough?”
Sunday A-League Women Preview
Sunday sees two huge matches which will decide the destination of the Premier’s Plate. Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard the pre-match views of Melbourne City head coach Rado Vidosic whose team face Western Sydney Wanderers, along with Adelaide United head coach Adrian Stenta and defender Kayla Sharples ahead of their game with leaders Sydney FC (5/3/22).Continue reading “Sunday A-League Women Preview”
Pride For Glory Despite Missing Finals By Narrowest Margin
Wellington Phoenix 1-3 Perth Glory Above: Perth Glory’s New Zealand international Liz Anton (left) competes in the air. Photo: Perth Glory. By Ben Gilby (5/3/22) Perth Glory’s superb season ended with a mixture of disappointment and pride as they missed out on Finals football on just goal difference from Melbourne Victory. Virtually no one unconnectedContinue reading “Pride For Glory Despite Missing Finals By Narrowest Margin”
Draw Enough For Victory
Melbourne Victory 0-0 Canberra United Above: Melbourne Victory goalkeeper Casey Dumont comes out to claim ahead of Canberra United’s Michelle Heyman. Photo: Melbourne Victory. By Kieran Yap (5/3/22) Melbourne Victory hosted Canberra United with their finals hopes in the balance. It had been just over a week since the sides last met in a dramaticContinue reading “Draw Enough For Victory”
Jets Limp On As Visitors Roar Ahead
Newcastle Jets 1-5 Brisbane Roar Above: Brisbane Roar’s hat-trick hero Larissa Crummer (left) celebrates with Mariel Hecher. Photo: Brisbane Roar. By Kieran Yap (5/3/22) Newcastle renamed the Number Two Sportsground after the record-breaking Cass Davis for their match against Brisbane Roar. The stands were packed and the atmosphere celebratory as the club and community acknowledgedContinue reading “Jets Limp On As Visitors Roar Ahead”
Friday A-League Women Preview
Tomorrow night sees three A-League Women matches as the season reaches its last regular round. Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from four head coaches – Melbourne Victory’s Jeff Hopkins, Newcastle Jets’ Ash Wilson, Perth Glory’s Alex Epakis, and Wellington Phoenix’s Gemma Lewis. Additionally, there are the views of Perth captain Tash Rigby, Victory defender Brooke Hendrix,Continue reading “Friday A-League Women Preview”
Five Minutes With Susan Phonsongkham
Above: Susan Phonsongkham gets in a tackle for Perth Glory at Sydney FC in January. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. For this week’s #MidweekDub feature, Perth Glory’s Susan Phonsongkham had a quick question and answer exchange with Impetus’ Ben Gilby (2/3/22). BG: Can you give us a taster of your footballing journey from junior footballContinue reading “Five Minutes With Susan Phonsongkham”
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