Adelaide seal semi spot

Adelaide United 1-0 Western United by Alyce Collett (27/4/25) Above: Adelaide United celebrate Matilda McNamara’s winning goal. Photo: A-Leagues. Adelaide United have created history, defeating Western United 1-0 in the Elimination Final to win their first ever A-League Women’s final. After dominating early, Adelaide withstood relentless attacking from their visitors in the second half, andContinue reading “Adelaide seal semi spot”

‘They can win games in lots of different ways’: Hopkins and Victory looking toward finals

By Alyce Collett 22/2/25 Above: Melbourne Victory during the win over Brisbane Roar. Photo Bec Hartley for Impetus Melbourne Victory had the perfect tune up for finals on the weekend with a 2-0 win over the Brisbane Roar. Impetus spoke to Jeff Hopkins after the match. Despite no longer being in contention for the premiership because of what hadContinue reading “‘They can win games in lots of different ways’: Hopkins and Victory looking toward finals”

Alex Smith reflects on Roars last game of the season

By Alyce Collett 22/4/25 Above: Brisbane Roar vs Melbourne Victory. Photo: Bec Hartley for Impetus An at times frustrating season for the Brisbane Roar came to an end on the weekend with a 2-0 away loss to the Melbourne Victory. Alyce Collett spoke to the coach after the final whistle. A reflective Roar coach AlexContinue reading “Alex Smith reflects on Roars last game of the season”

Arsenal v Olympique Lyonnais – The Matildas perspective

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”

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”