Wellington Phoenix 2-1 Perth Glory by Ben Gilby (25/11/23). Above: Chloe Knott, Wellington Phoenix’s match winner. Photo: Wellington Phoenix. Wellington Phoenix produced a sparkling performance as they came from behind to become the first team defeat A-League Women leaders Perth Glory this season to win the Distance Derby in Auckland. Paul Temple’s side played someContinue reading “Nix’s comeback sends Glory to first defeat”
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Wanderers grab season’s maiden win at Western United
Western United 0-2 Western Sydney Wanderers by Ryan Miller-Woods (25/11/23). Above: Sophie Harding celebrates her opening goal for Western Sydney Wanderers. Photo: A-Leagues. Despite only having had 38.7% possession come the end of the match, Western Sydney Wanderers achieved their first win of the season against Western United with goals from Sophie Harding and CushlaContinue reading “Wanderers grab season’s maiden win at Western United”
A-League Women Media Conferences
Members of the Impetus team of contributors covering the league report on the media conferences ahead of this weekend’s action (24/11/23). Canberra United by Ryan Miller-Woods Canberra United head coach Njegosh Popovich and Ruby Nathan reflected on the club’s long-awaited return to A-League Women action against Newcastle Jets on Sunday. This will be their firstContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”
Epakis & Jale: We’re making the long trip to bring the points home
by Ben Gilby (22/11/23) Above: Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis speaking to the media today. Image: Perth Glory. A-League Women leaders Perth Glory are about to make one of the longest journeys in any of the world’s leagues to fulfil a domestic club fixture as they prepare to face Wellington Phoenix at Auckland’s MountContinue reading “Epakis & Jale: We’re making the long trip to bring the points home”
Blayney unveils Young Matildas squad for China test
23/11/23 Above: Georgia Cassidy (purple shirt), so impressive in her first A-League season, has received a Young Matildas call-up. Photo: Getty Images, supplied to Impetus by: Perth Glory FC. Young Matildas head coach Leah Blayney has named a 24-player squad as The Young Matildas continue their preparations for the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup whenContinue reading “Blayney unveils Young Matildas squad for China test”
A-League Women Weekly Awards
Impetus’ team of contributors covering the competition unveil their choices as player, coach, and event of the week. The votes are tallied up across the season and totals revealed just before Finals as we crown our Player and Coach of the Season (20/11/23) Player of the week: BEN GILBY: Whilst we await confirmation of whatContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”
McNamara injury mars Melbourne City win
Newcastle Jets 2-3 Melbourne City By Emma Burke (19/11/23). Above: Melbourne City players swarm Daniela Galic after her opening goal. Photo: Melbourne City What should have been an exciting win for Melbourne City with a last-gasp goal in extra time, ended in despair as the game-winning scorer Holly McNamara was stretchered off the pitch withContinue reading “McNamara injury mars Melbourne City win”
Contentious goal gives Western United the win in Brisbane
Brisbane Roar 0-1 Western United by Ben Carey at Ballymore Stadium (19/11/23). Above: Brisbane Roar’s Sharn Freier and Western United’s Alana Cerne challenge for the ball. Photo: Western United. Western United recorded a tight 1-0 win over Brisbane Roar on a warm, overcast Sunday afternoon in the Sunshine State. The match was the second thatContinue reading “Contentious goal gives Western United the win in Brisbane”
Lowry lashes late leveller to keep Perth unbeaten
Perth Glory 2-2 Melbourne Victory Report by Ben Gilby. EXCLUSIVE match photography by Rob Lizzi at Macedonia Park (18/11/23). Above: Hana Lowry (centre) celebrates with team mates after her late equaliser at Macedonia Park. Photo: Rob Lizzi for Impetus. Two goals from Perth Glory young gun Hana Lowry book-ended a superb match at Macedonia ParkContinue reading “Lowry lashes late leveller to keep Perth unbeaten”
Dawber makes Adelaide return whilst Mariners add Woodall
18/11/23 Above: Chelsie Dawber (right) in action for Adelaide United last season at Perth Glory. Photo: Tom McCarthy. Adelaide United have announced the major news that forward Chelsie Dawber has returned to the club for the rest of the season after completing a two-year stint with Chicago Red Stars. Dawber rejoins her hometown team havingContinue reading “Dawber makes Adelaide return whilst Mariners add Woodall”
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