AUSTRALIA 2-0 NEW ZEALAND By Emma Burke (2/12/25) Above: Alanna Kennedy (facing) and Sam Kerr celebrate after the former scored the opening goal tonight against New Zealand. Photo: Football Australia The Matildas have defeated New Zealand 2-0 in Adelaide to wrap up their year, thanks to goals from Alanna Kennedy and Hayley Raso. The side has now playedContinue reading “Two goals to seal two wins as Tillies beat Kiwis again”
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Kennedy sees red as England triumph over ten-player Australia
England 3-0 Australia Above: The England side that lined up to face Australia. Photo: The Lionesses on X. By Ava-Marianne Elliott at Pride Park (28/10/25) The back-to-back European Champions claimed a dominant 3-0 victory at Derby County’s Pride Park after an early red card from Alanna Kennedy left Australia with ten players, but two second-halfContinue reading “Kennedy sees red as England triumph over ten-player Australia”
Supersub Beth Mead salvages shares of the spoils for Arsenal against Manchester City at the Emirates
Arsenal 2-2 Manchester City by Christopher Heath at The Emirates for Impetus (22/09/24) Beth Mead netted a 81st-minute equaliser for Arsenal as the Gunners drew 2-2 with Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in their opening match of the 2024/25 Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL) campaign. Arsenal – Focussing on the full–backs Caitlin Foord andContinue reading “Supersub Beth Mead salvages shares of the spoils for Arsenal against Manchester City at the Emirates”
Aussies in the WSL: The fans’ perspective
Above: Arsenal’s Australian trio of Caitlin Foord (left), Steph Catley (centre), and Kyra Cooney-Cross (right) celebrate the club’s Conti Cup Final win this season. Photo: Arsenal Women. 15/6/24 Impetus sought the views of WSL club fan groups and supporters of the clubs among our team of writers about the performance of their Australian stars. FindContinue reading “Aussies in the WSL: The fans’ perspective”
Tony Gustavsson: “Patience and tempo is key”
by Ben Gilby (23/2/24) Above: Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson and defender Alanna Kennedy at today’s media conference ahead of the first leg of Australia’s Olympic Games qualifier with Uzbekistan. Image: Football Australia. Ahead of the first leg of the final round of Olympic qualifiers tomorrow, Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson underlined to the mediaContinue reading “Tony Gustavsson: “Patience and tempo is key””
Alanna Kennedy: “We’re ready to do a job”
by Ben Gilby (18/2/24) Above: Alanna Kennedy breaks through for Australia against Iran in the previous stage of Olympic qualifying. Photo: Cat Bryant for Impetus 71. Alanna Kennedy is back from injury and ready to play a leading role in getting the Matildas to the Paris Olympics. Speaking to the gathered media, the defender said:Continue reading “Alanna Kennedy: “We’re ready to do a job””
How Australia’s WSL players faired against Ireland
by Jonathan Tay (22/7/23) Above: The Matildas come together. Photo: Football Australia/CommBank Matildas. There are now an astounding 11 Australians who will be plying their trade in the Women’s Super League, the top competition in England. That number reflects not only the golden generation of this Matildas’ period but also the growing status of theContinue reading “How Australia’s WSL players faired against Ireland”
Kennedy & Raso Reflect Ahead of NZ Clash
Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Australia’s Manchester City stars Alanna Kennedy and Hayley Raso at their media conference at the Matildas Townsville training base today (5/4/22). Above: The Matildas training in Townsville. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Alanna Kennedy spoke to the media today in Townsville ahead of Australia’s friendly with New ZealandContinue reading “Kennedy & Raso Reflect Ahead of NZ Clash”
Matildas Wrap: Confidence & Swagger Returns
Impetus’ Kieran Yap analyses Australia’s two games against Brazil over the past five days and asserts that whilst it wasn’t perfect, there are some positive signs from Tony Gustavsson’s team. Photo: Football Australia. Marta is one of the best players the world has seen. Brazil is consistently one of the world’s most dangerous teams. Yes,Continue reading “Matildas Wrap: Confidence & Swagger Returns”
Matildas v Brazil: Post Match Reaction
Ben Gilby heard from Caitlin Foord, Alanna Kennedy and Clare Polkinghorne plus debutants Bryleeh Henry and Remy Siemsen. Above: The Australia team that started against Brazil yesterday in Parramatta. Photo: Football Australia. Western Sydney Wanderers’ Bryleeh Henry, who came on for her debut in her home region was extremely emotional to be wearing the MatildasContinue reading “Matildas v Brazil: Post Match Reaction”
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