Chelsea 9-0 Bristol City By Ben Gilby The reigning Barclays FA Women’s Super League side produced a quite phenomenal display of passing, movement and finishing as they dominated a limited Bristol City side at Kingsmeadow. Whilst Chelsea were criticised for an inability to take their chances in front of goal against both Manchester sides overContinue reading “Champions On Cloud Nine”
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United Step It Up To Earn Deserved Point
Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea By Ben Gilby A strong second half performance from Manchester United enabled the Red Devils to record a well-earned point against the defending Barclays FA Women’s Super League champions Chelsea. The current respective strength in depth of the two sides was evident with a pre-match glance at the team sheets. ChelseaContinue reading “United Step It Up To Earn Deserved Point”
In My View
From the tweets of Daisy Wildsmith, the Impetus contributor offers her opinion on Manchester City’s 2-0 win at FAWSL new kids Aston Villa in the opening game of the campaign yesterday afternoon. Yesterday’s opening day victory for Manchester City at Aston Villa proved that the home side have got a lot of strengths that couldContinue reading “In My View”
England Hits Stunner As Top Two Share Spoils
Manchester City 3-3 Chelsea by Ben Gilby. The Barclays Women’s Super League top two could not be separated after a dramatic afternoon at the Academy Stadium. Chelsea could have gone ahead after just twenty-five seconds when Sam Kerr’s effort came off of Ellie Roebuck’s legs and Beth England couldn’t push the follow up over theContinue reading “England Hits Stunner As Top Two Share Spoils”
East Enders Take A Hammering At Kingsmeadow
Chelsea 8-0 West Ham United By Ben Gilby Chelsea are second in the Barclays Women’s Super League – just a point behind leaders Manchester City – after a comprehensive destruction of West Ham United at Kingsmeadow. The Blues scored at will throughout the game, with West Ham only offering very limited resistance up front inContinue reading “East Enders Take A Hammering At Kingsmeadow”
In My View
From the tweets of Daisy Wildsmith, the Impetus contributor offers her opinion on Manchester City’s 2-0 win at Birmingham City yesterday afternoon. Birmingham kept everybody waiting in the tunnel, their little mascots freezing. Then only Staniforth ran onto the pitch, the rest waltz on all lacklustre, they faff for ages on the pitch, get intoContinue reading “In My View”
Outstanding Blues Out Gun Arsenal
Arsenal 1–4 Chelsea By Ben Gilby A performance of sheer class from Chelsea in the opening twenty-five minutes set up a hugely deserved thrashing of Arsenal in front of a sell-out crowd at Boreham Wood FC. The Blues were absolutely unplayable at times as they produced a display that, quite simply, was stunning in itsContinue reading “Outstanding Blues Out Gun Arsenal”
Six Goal Blues Rock The Robins
Ben Gilby tells the story of yesterday’s Barclays FA Women’s Super League game between Chelsea and Bristol City from Kingsmeadow from his photos (and a few words!) from the game. Chelsea 6-1 Bristol City It was a fast start at Kingsmeadow by Chelsea who were looking to mark Emma Hayes’ 200 game in charge byContinue reading “Six Goal Blues Rock The Robins”
Reiten Rocket Helps Skilful Blues See Off Stubborn Royals
Chelsea 3-1 Reading Words and photos by Ben Gilby Chelsea overcame a dogged Reading outfit who dug in well despite playing over 70 minutes with ten players following the dismissal of keeper Grace Moloney. Whilst all of the media attention surrounded the debut of Australian superstar Sam Kerr, it is worth emphasising that Chelsea’s longContinue reading “Reiten Rocket Helps Skilful Blues See Off Stubborn Royals”
England Sparks Second Half Revival To Leave City Feeling Blue
Chelsea 2-1 Manchester City Impetus editor Ben Gilby was at Kingsmeadow for this top of the table Barclays FA Women’s Super League clash. Chelsea showed real determination to come from behind to see off fellow title challengers Manchester City yesterday afternoon. Two goals in three second half minutes, with Bethany England prominent in both movesContinue reading “England Sparks Second Half Revival To Leave City Feeling Blue”
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