Newcastle Jets 1-1 Perth Glory By Ben Gilby (16/1/22) Above: Newcastle Jets jump for joy after Liz Eddy’s equalizer. Photo: Newcastle Jets. Perth went into the game on the back of the most challenging week possible as a 4-0 loss to Sydney FC was followed by three players plus head coach Alex Epakis testing positiveContinue reading “Honours Even In Newcastle Thriller”
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Steph Catley On Resting And Preparation
By Ben Gilby (16/1/22) Above: Steph Catley in action for Australia last year. Photo: Football Australia. Matildas vice-captain Steph Catley spoke yesterday from Australia’s pre-Asia Cup training camp in Dubai about her preparations for the competition. The Arsenal defender highlighted the importance of having to manage the load of playing so many games with regularContinue reading “Steph Catley On Resting And Preparation”
Sydney Smash Six In Statement-Making Win
Sydney FC 6-0 Canberra United Report by Kieran Yap. Exclusive pitchside photos by Kris Goman (15/1/22) Above: Canberra United goalkeeper Keeley Richards reaches for the ball under pressure. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. This was always going to be a tough game for Canberra United. They are without a win as the season approaches theContinue reading “Sydney Smash Six In Statement-Making Win”
Pollicina’s Class Settles Tight Tussle
Adelaide United 0-1 Melbourne City By Kieran Yap (15/1/22) Above: Rhianna Pollicina jumps for joy after scoring Melbourne City’s match-winner. Photo: Melbourne City. A single goal was all that separated Melbourne City and Adelaide United at Coopers Stadium. Both teams went into this game with unique disruptions. City was a victim of their own successContinue reading “Pollicina’s Class Settles Tight Tussle”
A-League Women Media Wrap
With three games tomorrow, Impetus’ Ben Gilby and Kieran Yap heard from head coaches Jeff Hopkins, Alex Epakis, Gemma Lewis, and Catherine Cannuli. In addition, three players – Tash Rigby, Leena Khamis, and Alex Hyunh give their views. (15/1/22). PERTH GLORY: Alex Epakis on COVID and Injuries: Perth Glory’s preparations for tomorrow’s game at NewcastleContinue reading “A-League Women Media Wrap”
“I Think This Is A Big Game For Us And The Players Realize That”
By Kieran Yap (14/1/22) Above: Melbourne Victory head coach Jeff Hopkins (standing) Photo: Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory manager Jeff Hopkins is trusting the young players to step up in the absence of some big names. Kyra Cooney-Cross and Courtney Nevin are on Matildas duty, and Lynn Williams has returned to the United States. Melina AyresContinue reading ““I Think This Is A Big Game For Us And The Players Realize That””
Clare Wheeler: Feeling Fortunate
Ben Gilby heard from Clare Wheeler from the Matildas’ pre-Asia Cup training camp in the United Arab Emirates as the Fortuna Hjørring midfielder spoke about how preparations are going. Above: Clare Wheeler (centre) pictured in action for Australia against the USA at the end of last year. Photo: Football Australia (13/1/22). With the 2022 AFCContinue reading “Clare Wheeler: Feeling Fortunate”
Cortnee Vine: The World Is Her Oyster
Cortnee Vine is the talk of the town after gaining selection to attend the Matildas training camp with the potential to be part of the final squad for the Asian Cup tournament. The forward spoke EXCLUSIVELY with Impetus for this week’s #MidweekDub feature about her football background, last year’s season-ending injury, and her bright futureContinue reading “Cortnee Vine: The World Is Her Oyster”
Impetus Achievers Awards
With Round Six done and dusted on the pitch, all that remains is for the Impetus A-League Women writing team of Kieran Yap, Kris Goman, and Ben Gilby to hand out their awards for player, coach, and event of the week (10/1/22). PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Kieran: Cortnee Vine she’s unstoppable at the moment. VineContinue reading “Impetus Achievers Awards”
Wanderers Win Leaves Roar Frustrated…Again
Brisbane Roar 0-1 Western Sydney Wanderers By Kris Goman (9/1/22) Above: Bryleeh Henry (centre) celebrates with Sheridan Gallagher and Libby Copus-Brown after scoring from the spot. Photo: Western Sydney Wanderers. We’re at the part of the season where wins are becoming crucial and both Brisbane and the Wanderers are desperately needing a win to haveContinue reading “Wanderers Win Leaves Roar Frustrated…Again”
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