Australia 4-0 Czechia by Ben Gilby (16/2/23) Above: The Matildas celebrate Hayley Raso’s second-half double. Photo: Football Australia. Clare Polkinghorne’s strike on the night she became the most capped Matilda of all time sealed Australia’s 4-0 win in Gosford today, as Tony Gustavsson’s side overcome both stubborn opponents and challenging preparations. The Matildas went intoContinue reading “Matildas take the win with room to improve”
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Clare Hunt: Overcoming challenges and learning on and off the pitch
This week’s Midweek Dub player interview saw Western Sydney Wanderers captain Clare Hunt, newly called–up by the Matildas, sit down for an in-depth chat with Impetus’ Kris Goman. The pair discuss Hunt’s earliest days playing in rural Grenfell, her ongoing studies, career aims, and why it’s so important to inspire the next generation (15/2/23). Above:Continue reading “Clare Hunt: Overcoming challenges and learning on and off the pitch”
Clare Wheeler: Prospect of home World Cup yet to sink in
Impetus’ Jonathan Tay joined the Matildas media conference with Everton star Clare Wheeler (14/2/23). Above: Clare Wheeler in action previously for Australia. Photo: Football Australia. Even with the World Cup less than six months away, for Clare Wheeler, the prospect of having the biggest tournament in football come down under hasn’t quite hit home. “No,Continue reading “Clare Wheeler: Prospect of home World Cup yet to sink in”
A-League Women Weekly Awards
Each week during the home and away season, Impetus’ writing and photography team covering the A-League Women will nominate a player, coach, and event of the week. We’ll keep a tally of the player and coach votes as the weeks go by, and just before the Finals, will announce our winners for 2022/23 (13/2/23). Player of the Week:Continue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”
Katrina Gorry: We’re “hitting peak performance at the right time”
by Ben Gilby (13/2/23) Above: Katrina Gorry speaking to the media today in Sydney. Image: Football Australia. Matildas star Katrina Gorry told the media today that the squad are in a good place ahead of the Cup of Nations, which kicks off on Thursday when Australia play the Czech Republic in Gosford. The Brisbane RoarContinue reading “Katrina Gorry: We’re “hitting peak performance at the right time””
Perth Glory v Newcastle Jets: Post-match special & Photo Gallery
Ben Gilby reports the thoughts of Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis after his side’s 4-0 win over Newcastle Jets, and Tom McCarthy provides his usual superb photo gallery from Macedonia Park (12/2/23). Above: Perth Glory’s Cyera Hintzen hits a cracker from outside of the box. Photo: Tom McCarthy. Perth Glory head coach Alex EpakisContinue reading “Perth Glory v Newcastle Jets: Post-match special & Photo Gallery”
Wanderers down Nix for the first time
Western Sydney Wanderers 1-0 Wellington Phoenix Report by Denise Duffy, with EXCLUSIVE pitchside photos from Kris Goman at Wanderers Football Park (12/2/23). Above: Sophie Harding heads home Western Sydney Wanderers’ winning goal. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Western Sydney Wanderers’ Finals hopes are alive after they defeated Wellington Phoenix for the first time, thanks toContinue reading “Wanderers down Nix for the first time”
Ruthless Perth claim the Glory
Perth Glory 4-0 Newcastle Jets by Ben Gilby (12/2/23) Above: Sofia Sakalis dispatches the penalty that put Perth Glory 1-0 up today. Photo: Keep Up. Perth Glory showed their ruthless side in punishing a profligate Newcastle Jets at Macedonia Park this afternoon, with the Western Australian side extending their unbeaten run to four games. AlexContinue reading “Ruthless Perth claim the Glory”
Western United win against City again
Western United 2-1 Melbourne City By Kieran Yap (11/2/23) Above: Hannah Keane celebrates her equalising goal. Photo: A-League Women. The second meeting between Melbourne City and Western United had a lot riding on the result at AAMI Park. It was a battle between two top-four teams. Although both sides had started the season strongly, theirContinue reading “Western United win against City again”
Exciting draw between Roar and Victory in scorching Brisbane
Brisbane Roar 1-1 Melbourne Victory By Ben Carey (11/02/22) Above: Catherine Zimmerman and Ayesha Norrie compete for the ball. Photo: Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar played out an exciting 1-1 draw against Melbourne Victory on a scorching Saturday afternoon in Brisbane. Despite numerous calls from players and fans for games to be moved to later inContinue reading “Exciting draw between Roar and Victory in scorching Brisbane”
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