Ahead of tonight’s friendly in Portugal, Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Australia’s head coach Tony Gustavsson and Charli Grant who put in an impressive performance in difficult circumstances against Spain on Saturday (28/6/22). Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson facing the media today. Photo: Football Australia. “It Surprises Me That People Are Surprised”: Gustavsson OnContinue reading “Gustavsson And Grant Reflect And Look Ahead”
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Matildas Analysis: Seven Levels Of Huelva
by Jonathan Tay (27/6/22) Above: Post-match scenes after Australia’s 7-0 defeat to Spain. Photo: Football Australia. It’s the 90th minute. Clare Polkinghorne, standing near her own penalty spot, is surrounded by the youthful trio of Courtney Nevin, Taylor Ray, and Charli Grant. Having just conceded their seventh goal, there’s a pause, as all three turnContinue reading “Matildas Analysis: Seven Levels Of Huelva”
Gustavsson: “This Is A Wake-Up Call For A Lot Of People”
Impetus’ Ben Gilby was in the post-match press conference which followed an experimental Australia squad’s 7-0 defeat to Spain. He heard the Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson outline how initial plans to field his strongest squad went up in flames and how he believes that deeper investment is needed to bring the next tier ofContinue reading “Gustavsson: “This Is A Wake-Up Call For A Lot Of People””
Gustavsson Looking For Answers Over Results
Impetus’ Jonathan Tay was in Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson‘s media conference for us yesterday. He reviews the squad selections and aims for the tough two games ahead (25/6/22). Above: Tony Gustavsson in the media conference yesterday. Photo: Football Australia. “We need answers.” That was the recurring catch-cry from Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson, speakingContinue reading “Gustavsson Looking For Answers Over Results”
“My Favourite Team To Play For!”: Rested Williams Ready For 100th Cap
Impetus’ Kieran Yap was in today’s Australia media conference for us and heard Lydia Williams reflect on her time with the national team ahead of her hundredth cap, and the benefits of playing in Europe (23/6/22). Above: Lydia Williams in action for Australia. Photo: Football Australia. As her 100th cap approaches, Matildas goalkeeper Lydia WilliamsContinue reading ““My Favourite Team To Play For!”: Rested Williams Ready For 100th Cap”
Monique Prinsloo: One Of WA’s Bright New Generation
In the latest of our WA on Wednesday series featuring NPL WA Women’s players, Balcatta Etna’s Monique Prinsloo speaks to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about representing Western Australia in athletics and football, plus life at Balcatta and in the NPL WA (22/6/22). Above: Monique Prinsloo in action for Balcatta Etna this season. Photo: JASP Photography viaContinue reading “Monique Prinsloo: One Of WA’s Bright New Generation”
NPL Victoria Women Round 12
Kieran Yap provides his weekly round-up of all the action from the Victoria NPL Women’s competition. As usual, there is a detailed report on one game and a wrap of all the other matches along with photos (22/6/22). Above: Eyes on the ball – Alamein (red) host Bulleen Lions. Photo: Alamein FC. MAIN REPORT OF THE WEEK: Jackson’s Back But JancevskiContinue reading “NPL Victoria Women Round 12”
Kim Carroll Re-Signs To Seek Glory With Perth
22/6/22 Artwork: Perth Glory FC. Perth Glory confirmed today that experienced central defender Kim Carroll has re-signed with the club for the Liberty A-League 2022/23 Season. 34-year-old Carroll started every game last year in what was her sixth season in purple and her 12th in the competition overall. The 58-times-capped Matilda first signed for GloryContinue reading “Kim Carroll Re-Signs To Seek Glory With Perth”
Princess Ibini: Bringing Power, Pace, And Creativity To The Matildas
Impetus’ Kris Goman had an EXCLUSIVE 1:1 chat with Princess Ibini from inside the Australia training camp ahead of their upcoming friendlies in Spain and Portugal (21/6/22). Above: Princess Ibini speaking to the media yesterday. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. After another impressive season with Sydney FC, Princess Ibini has been recalled intoContinue reading “Princess Ibini: Bringing Power, Pace, And Creativity To The Matildas”
Amy Sayer: From Summer Holidays To A Matildas Return
Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard Amy Sayer speak about an unexpected change to her summer plans which saw her go from holiday mode back into the national side after a gap of a year (20/6/22). Above: Amy Sayer speaking about her unexpected return to the international set-up. Photo: Football Australia. As unexpected international recalls go, thisContinue reading “Amy Sayer: From Summer Holidays To A Matildas Return”
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