Impetus’ Ben Gilby has followed Perth Glory’s women’s team since they were formed in 2008 and now covers the team throughout the A-League Women season. He reflects on one of the toughest seasons in the club’s history and reveals the inside story of how the team overcame the challenges to experience one of the greatestContinue reading “Perth Glory: Riding The Storm And Thriving”
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Junior Matildas Announce Squad For Training Camp
14/4/22 Above: Junior Matildas head coach Rae Dower making a point during a previous camp. Photo: Football Australia. Junior Matildas Head Coach Rae Dower has announced a squad of 30 players for their next training camp later this month in South Australia. The second Training Camp of 2022 sees players from across the nation, includingContinue reading “Junior Matildas Announce Squad For Training Camp”
It’s Never Goodbye To ‘Never Say Die’
Impetus’ Kieran Yap reflects on Australia’s two friendlies with New Zealand over the past five days and hails the return of the team’s famed ‘Never Say Die’ spirit along with the faith to stick to the game plan (13/4/22). Above: Alex Chidiac in full flow in yesterday’s Australia v New Zealand game in Canberra. TheContinue reading “It’s Never Goodbye To ‘Never Say Die’”
Gustavsson and Klimková Reflect On Second Matildas v Football Ferns Clash
Impetus’ Ben Gilby was in the post-match media conference for us and heard from both Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson and New Zealand counterpart Jitka Klimková (12/4/22). Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson saw positives and development points from his side in today’s game with New Zealand in Canberra. Photo: Football Australia. Reflecting on howContinue reading “Gustavsson and Klimková Reflect On Second Matildas v Football Ferns Clash”
Matildas Ease To Second Football Ferns Win
Australia 3-1 New Zealand By Ben Gilby (12/4/22) Above: The Matildas celebrate with two goal Sam Kerr tonight in Canberra against New Zealand. Photo: Football Australia. Australia produced a dominant first-half performance, scoring three goals in a 17 minute spell to see off New Zealand in Canberra. That opening 45-minute showing saw the Matildas convertContinue reading “Matildas Ease To Second Football Ferns Win”
Gustavsson & Klimková Outline Aims Ahead of Matildas v Football Ferns II
Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from the head coaches of Australia and New Zealand, Tony Gustavsson and Jitka Klimková ahead of tomorrow’s second game between the two nations in Canberra (11/4/22). Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson at today’s media conference. Photo: Football Australia. Tony Gustavsson has said that he is focussing on his team “convertingContinue reading “Gustavsson & Klimková Outline Aims Ahead of Matildas v Football Ferns II”
Australia v New Zealand: Media Conference Wrap
Impetus Ben Gilby was in the post-match media conferences and heard the views of Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson and midfielder Emily van Egmond plus New Zealand’s head coach Jitka Klimková and goalkeeper Victoria Esson (8/4/22). Above: Tony Gustavsson, who saw plenty to be proud about in his Matildas team’s performance today. Photo: Football Australia.Continue reading “Australia v New Zealand: Media Conference Wrap”
Never Say Die Matildas Take It At The Death
Australia 2-1 New Zealand By Ben Gilby (8/4/22) Above: The Matildas celebrate Sam Kerr’s late winner against the Football Ferns in Townsvile today. Photo: Football Australia. Australia turned the game on its head with two goals in stoppage time at the end of 90 minutes to defeat New Zealand 2-1 in Townsville. The Matildas wereContinue reading “Never Say Die Matildas Take It At The Death”
Gustavsson & Klimková Speak Ahead Of Matildas v Football Ferns
Impetus‘ Ben Gilby heard from both Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson and New Zealand’s Jitka Klimková ahead of tomorrow’s match between the two nations in Townsville (7/4/22). Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson talking to the media today in Townsville. Photo: Football Australia. Australia’s head coach Tony Gustavsson highlighted the fact that tomorrow’s game withContinue reading “Gustavsson & Klimková Speak Ahead Of Matildas v Football Ferns”
Matildas Series Planned By Disney+
Above: The Matildas will be featured in a new Disney+ documentary. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. 6/4/22 The Walt Disney Company and Football Australia today announced a new Australian-commissioned Disney+ Original which will tell the story of the Australian women’s national football team, the Matildas, as they prepare for the World Cup on homeContinue reading “Matildas Series Planned By Disney+”
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