When arguably the greatest women’s football player in the world says she’s come off social media after abuse relating to her goal scoring record, then you really know that things are not right in the world of women’s football. Impetus editor Ben Gilby, an unashamed mega fan of Sam Kerr tells the whole sorry saga.Continue reading “Enough is Enough: In Defence of Sam Kerr”
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W League Grand Final Report
The Westfield W League Grand Final pitted together the two most successful sides over the past five seasons. Impetus editor Ben Gilby reports. Melbourne City 1-0 Sydney FC Melbourne City completed their unbeaten season by winning the W League Grand Final, albeit due to a highly fortuitous goal in a match that was played behindContinue reading “W League Grand Final Report”
W League Round-Up
The Westfield W League semi-finals in Australia saw two relatively straightforward victories which sets up a mouthwatering Grandf Final next weekend. Impetus editor Ben Gilby reports. Melbourne City continued their unbeaten season with a comprehensive 5-1 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers to reach their fourth Grand Final. City were rampant in the first half. AiviContinue reading “W League Round-Up”
W League Round-Up
The final round of the regular Westfield W League season in Australia saw the line-up for the finals series and the wooden spoon destination decided. Impetus editor Ben Gilby reports. Melbourne City ensured they ended the regular season undefeated by seeing off a game Brisbane Roar outfit 3-1 in front of a bumper crowd ofContinue reading “W League Round-Up”
W League Round-Up
The penultimate round of the regular season of the Westfield W League in Australia was full of goals and saw Melbourne City clinch the Premiers crown with a round to go. Impetus editor Ben Gilby reports. Melbourne City lifted the Premiers trophy with a round to spare after a 4-0 demolition job away to WesternContinue reading “W League Round-Up”
W League Round-Up
The Westfield W League in Australia returned after a two week break for the first stage of the Matildas Olympic Games qualifying campaign. What a round of fixtures it was with the top four facing each other in cross city derbies! Impetus editor Ben Gilby reports. Melbourne City took a decisive step towards the MinorContinue reading “W League Round-Up”
van Egmond Exocet Saves The Day
Australia 1-1 China By Ben Gilby The Matildas gained the point they needed to ensure they topped Asia Qualifying Group B for the Olympic Games Women’s Football tournament with a draw in Parramatta. However, due to their own profligacy, basic errors and a punchy Chinese side, the Green and Golds were made to wait untilContinue reading “van Egmond Exocet Saves The Day”
Classy Carpenter Supplies the Ammo
Australia 6-0 Thailand By Ben Gilby The Matildas shot to the top of their Olympic Qualifying Group thanks to another comprehensive victory, this time against Thailand. The win, their second in four days, sees Australia now need only a point in their final match against China to ensure they finish top and face the easierContinue reading “Classy Carpenter Supplies the Ammo”
Foord Fires Matildas To Opening Win
Australia 7-0 Chinese Taipei By Ben Gilby The Matildas opened their Olympic Games Qualifying campaign with a comfortable victory over Chinese Taipei in Campbelltown, Sydney. Australia were in control from the very start, and the statistics shown after the final whistle just emphasised the gulf between the sides. The Matildas had 80% of the possession,Continue reading “Foord Fires Matildas To Opening Win”
W League Round-up
Week eleven of the Westfield W League in Australia was full of shocks and upsets as the two sides still looking for their first victories finally got off the mark in some style…and impacted on the title race in the process. Impetus editor Ben Gilby reports. The biggest shock result of this W League seasonContinue reading “W League Round-up”
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