Impetus EXCLUSIVE by Ben Gilby Above: Trixie Tagg pictured in a St. George Budapest shirt – her achievements with the club are historic. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Trixie Tagg. Trixie Tagg is one of the pioneering legends of Australian women’s football. She was a top player in the late 1960s and 1970s, part ofContinue reading “Trixie Tagg: A pioneering legend of women’s football”
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Charli Grant: Reflecting on the Asian Cup & Damallsvenskan
Australian international Charli Grant spoke to Ben Gilby about her experiences at the Asia Cup at the start of the year and how she sees the new Damallsvenskan season with defending champions Rosengård (30/3/22). Above: Charli Grant in action for Rosengård in the Svenska Cupen a fortnight ago. Photo: Rosengård. 20-year-old defender Charli Grant isContinue reading “Charli Grant: Reflecting on the Asian Cup & Damallsvenskan”
Matildas Need To Learn But Expectations Need To Change
Above: The Matildas gather after the final whistle in Pune yesterday which signalled their exit from the Asia Cup. Photo: Football Australia. After their shocking exit from the AFC Asia Cup at the Quarter-Final stages, Kieran Yap considers whether it is time to evaluate what success at next year’s home World Cup would look likeContinue reading “Matildas Need To Learn But Expectations Need To Change”
Job Done And New Hope Emerges
Above: Australia’s starting line-up against Thailand on Thursday, including four players making their full debuts. Photo provided to Impetus by: Football Australia. Kieran Yap reviews the performances of the Matildas debut making players in the Asia Cup along with those who have come into the squad under Tony Gustavsson’s tenure (28/1/22). Australia got the jobContinue reading “Job Done And New Hope Emerges”
Gustavsson Speaks About Group Stage Positives
Above: Clare Wheeler and Tony Gustavsson pictured at their media conference yesterday. Photo: AFC Asia Women’s Cup. Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson was joined by midfielder Clare Wheeler to discuss the Matildas game against Thailand at the AFC Asia Cup. Photo: Football Australia (28/1/22). Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson spoke about the positives he tookContinue reading “Gustavsson Speaks About Group Stage Positives”
Having A Vine Time In India
Above: Cortnee Vine spoke of her excitement and pride at making her Australia debut with the media today. Photo: Football Australia. Ahead of The Matildas’ final Group B game in the AFC Asia Cup, Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Australia’s Cortnee Vine, Emily van Egmond, and Teagan Micah (26/1/22). Australia’s latest debutant Cortnee Vine spokeContinue reading “Having A Vine Time In India”
Gustavsson: The Importance of Staying Focussed
Above: Tony Gustavsson speaking to the media at the Asia Cup yesterday. Photo: AFC Asia Women’s Cup. Ben Gilby heard from Australia’s head coach Tony Gustavsson after his team’s 4-0 win over the Philippines at the Asia Cup in Mumbai yesterday (25/1/22). Australia made it two wins from two in Group B of the AFCContinue reading “Gustavsson: The Importance of Staying Focussed”
Australia Keep Their Heads As Kerr Scores With Hers
Philippines 0-4 Australia By Kieran Yap (24/1/22) Above: The Matildas in the huddle. After a first half when they couldn’t take their chances, it got better in the second period. Photo: Football Australia. The Matildas guaranteed progression into the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup with a 4-0 win over a stubborn Philippines side in Mumbai.Continue reading “Australia Keep Their Heads As Kerr Scores With Hers”
Matildas Trio Speak After Opening Asia Cup Win
Above: Holly McNamara, who spoke about her Australia debut on Friday’s Asia Cup opener against Indonesia. Photo: Football Australia. Ben Gilby hears from debutant Holly McNamara, two-goal Ellie Carpenter, and Clare Wheeler who started her first Matildas match on Friday (23/1/22). It has been a fairytale few months for Holly McNamara. The Melbourne City youngsterContinue reading “Matildas Trio Speak After Opening Asia Cup Win”
Multiple Records Tumble As Tillies Open Cup Campaign
Australia 18-0 Indonesia By Kieran Yap (21/1/22) Above: Ellie Carpenter jumps for joy after scoring for the Matildas in Mumbai as they opened their Asia Cup campaign in some style. Photo: Football Australia. The Matildas hit the ground running with an incredible 18-0 win over Indonesia to kick off their Asian Cup campaign. Nine goalsContinue reading “Multiple Records Tumble As Tillies Open Cup Campaign”
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