Perth Glory 1-3 Wellington Phoenix by Emma Burke (8/3/24) Above: Wellington Phoenix celebrate Michaela Robertson’s (fourth left) goal that put them 2-1 up last night. Photo: Wellington Phoenix. Spending a whole week in Perth to avoid jet lag has paid dividends for Wellington Phoenix as they recorded their first-ever set of back-to-back wins over PerthContinue reading “Phoenix rise as Perth’s winless run extends”
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Chinnama & Apostolakis have their “eyes locked on” Young Matildas success
by Ben Gilby (7/3/24) Above: Naomi Chinnama, who scored the winning goal in Australia’s 2-1 opening win against South Korea, speaking today. Image: Football Australia. With the Young Matildas needing just a point from their final group game at the U20 Asia Cup to make the semi-finals and qualify for the U20 World Cup, vice-captainContinue reading “Chinnama & Apostolakis have their “eyes locked on” Young Matildas success”
Aquino on confidence, form, and the need to “get out there and enjoy it”
by Ben Gilby (6/3/24) Above: Morgan Aquino speaking to the media today ahead of Perth Glory’s Distance Derby against Wellington Phoenix at Macedonia Park on Friday night. Image: Perth Glory. Morgan Aquino is arguably one of the A-League Women’s players of the season. The goalkeeper leads the stat lists for most saves made and percentageContinue reading “Aquino on confidence, form, and the need to “get out there and enjoy it””
Two goals in as many minutes as Roar see off City
Brisbane Roar 2-0 Melbourne City by Ben Carey at Perry Park (2/3/24). Above: Brisbane Roar celebrate during their excellent win over Melbourne City today. Photo: Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar stunned Melbourne City on Saturday evening, exacting revenge for the painful 5-3 defeat they suffered to City the last time the two sides met in December.Continue reading “Two goals in as many minutes as Roar see off City”
Dream debut for Tallon-Henniker as Sky Blues seal Derby success
Western Sydney Wanderers 0-2 Sydney FC by Emma Burke (2/3/24) Above: Caley Tallon-Henniker celebrates her debut goal which sealed Sydney FC’s derby day win. Photo: Sydney FC. Sydney FC have come away victorious in the Derby against Western Sydney Wanderers, winning 2-0 at a confusing contest at CommBank Stadium. The opening half was characterised byContinue reading “Dream debut for Tallon-Henniker as Sky Blues seal Derby success”
Epakis: “It’s almost as if the Finals have started”
by Ben Gilby (29/2/24). Above: Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis speaking to the media today. Image: Perth Glory. After a strong start to the season that saw them constantly in the A-League Women’s top two, Perth Glory are without a win in their last seven matches – a run that has seen them dropContinue reading “Epakis: “It’s almost as if the Finals have started””
The Matildas recent, current and potential success
Above: The Matildas celebrating after a 3-0 victory against Uzbekistan in the first-leg of the Olympic qualifiers. Photo: Matilda’s Instagram. By Freya Hiscott (29/02/24) A reflection on the Matilda’s World Cup and Olympic qualifier success as Paris 2024 is in sight. During July and August of last year the Matildas co-hosted the Women’s World CupContinue reading “The Matildas recent, current and potential success”
Heyman: “It’s the greatest feeling in the world!”
by Ben Gilby (25/2/24) Above: Michelle Heyman speaking yesterday. Image: Football Australia. It was a moment in Australian football history that will be remembered and talked about for years to come. Seven minutes after stepping onto the field for her first Matildas cap in six years, Michelle Heyman put her country into the lead inContinue reading “Heyman: “It’s the greatest feeling in the world!””
Hail Heyman the returning hero
Uzbekistan 0-3 Australia by Ben Gilby (24/2/24) Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson makes a point to his team today. Photo: Football Australia. In a fairytale return to the international scene after six years away, Michelle Heyman took no more than 10 minutes to score the opening goal that set The Matildas on the wayContinue reading “Hail Heyman the returning hero”
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””
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