20/4/25 Above: Olympique Lyonnais’ Ellie Carpenter celebrates with her teammates yesterday at The Emirates. Photo: Arsenal Women. Four Impetus writers – Alice de Koster-Kitto, Alyce Collett, Ella McShane, and Ben Gilby analyse yesterday’s European Champions League Semi-Final First Leg tie between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais, focusing on the Australian contingent involved. What it means forContinue reading “Arsenal v Olympique Lyonnais – The Matildas perspective”
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Victory tune up for Finals with solid win
Melbourne Victory 2-0 Brisbane Roar by Alyce Collett (19/4/25) Above: Melbourne Victory celebrate today with goalscorers Alex Chidiac (facing camera) and Nikki Flannery (far right). Photo: Melbourne Victory. Melbourne Victory have had a solid tune-up for finals after defeating Brisbane Roar 2-0 this afternoon. The Victory were in control for much of the match, andContinue reading “Victory tune up for Finals with solid win”
City destroy Jets & stand on brink of unbeaten season
Melbourne City 4-1 Newcastle Jets by Alyce Collett at AAMI Park for Impetus (11/4/25) Above: Holly McNamara (Sky Blue shirt, centre) celebrates with Taylor Otto. Photo: Adrian Geremia for Impetus. Melbourne City’s invincible season is still intact after defeating the Newcastle Jets tonight 4-1. In an at-times chaotic match, City were too strong for aContinue reading “City destroy Jets & stand on brink of unbeaten season”
Under 19 Euro Finalists set as attention turns to Poland
By Alyce Collett (10/04/2025) Above: England celebrate U19 success. Photo: The FA While much of the attention on UEFA this international window has been on the senior Nations League competition, it is not the only competition that has been running. The confederation’s best and brightest Under 19 stars have also been in action, battling itContinue reading “Under 19 Euro Finalists set as attention turns to Poland”
Ireland get their groove back against Greece
By Alyce Collett (08/04/2025) Above: Ireland celebrate their win. Photo: Ireland Football The Republic of Ireland has made it two wins from as many matches against Greece this international window, after winning 2-1 tonight in Dublin. The Girls in Green dominated in many key areas but just could not finish cleanly in front of goal.Continue reading “Ireland get their groove back against Greece”
Composed Matildas complete Korea series clean sweep
Australia 2-0 Korea Republic by Alyce Collett (7/4/25) Above: The Matildas celebrate their second goal in Newcastle tonight. Photo: Football Australia. Australia has completed a series clean sweep against Korea Republic, after defeating them 2-0 tonight in Newcastle in a composed performance. Once the Matildas took control of the game, they really asserted their dominance,Continue reading “Composed Matildas complete Korea series clean sweep”
Ireland silences doubters with emphatic win
Above: The Ireland squad who defeated Greece 4-0. Photo: Ireland Football. Greece 0-4 Republic of Ireland by Alyce Collett (4/4/25) The Republic of Ireland’s Nations League campaign is back on track after an emphatic 4-0 win over Greece this afternoon. Second half goals to Marissa Sheva, Kyra Carusa, Jessie Stapletonand Amber Barrett saw the IrishContinue reading “Ireland silences doubters with emphatic win”
Preview: Ireland ready to tackle Nations League challenge
Above: The squad in training. Photo: Ireland Football on Twitter. By Alyce Collett (3/4/25) It’s international break once again, and perhaps even more so than the one two months ago, this window is really pivotal for the Republic of Ireland, who is still in the early stages of life under new manager Carla Ward. AfterContinue reading “Preview: Ireland ready to tackle Nations League challenge “
Western United tighten grip on fourth
Newcastle Jets 0-2 Western United By Alyce Collett 30/3/24 Above: Kiewa Hieda for Western United. Photo: A-Leagues Western United has tightened its grip on fourth spot of the A League Women’s ladder after a 2-0 win over the Newcastle Jets this afternoon. The visitors controlled much of the match, and although it took them aContinue reading “Western United tighten grip on fourth”
Sorensen: “… if we give them a bit, they will take advantage of it.”
By Alyce Collett (29/03/2025) Above: Brian Sorensen in training. Photo: Everton Women. Following the highs of a big win over Crystal Palace last weekend, Brian Sorensen’s Everton face a different challenge on Sunday as they face third-placed Manchester United. After picking up the win last weekend, Sorensen said that his side “are all in goodContinue reading “Sorensen: “… if we give them a bit, they will take advantage of it.””
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