Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from coach Mel Andreatta and defender Charli Grant as Australia’s squad for the AFF Championships was announced today. Above: Mel Andreatta, who will lead the U23 Matildas side in the AFF Women’s Championships this month. Photo: Football Australia. Head Coach Mel Andreatta has finalised Australia’s U-23 Representative Team to compete atContinue reading “Andreatta Confirms Final U23s Squad For AFF Championships”
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The Players Needed A Rest
Impetus’ Kieran Yap reflects on a challenging week for Australia, and considers what can be taken from two tough encounters against Spain and Portugal (30/6/22). Above: The Matildas team that started the game against Spain. It was a very tough game to watch. Photo: Football Australia. I’ll be honest. From a Matildas perspective, it hasContinue reading “The Players Needed A Rest”
Gustavsson: Post-Portugal I’ve Got Answers
Martin Townley and Ben Gilby heard from Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson after last night’s 1-1 draw with Spain (29/6/22). Above: Tony Gustavsson addresses the media from Portugal last night. Photo: Football Australia. Prior to the Matildas’ double header in this international window against Spain and Portugal, head coach Tony Gustavsson said that he neededContinue reading “Gustavsson: Post-Portugal I’ve Got Answers”
Gustavsson And Grant Reflect And Look Ahead
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”
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”
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