Brisbane Roar 1–1 Adelaide United By Ben Carey Above: Brisbane Roar’s Mia Corbin celebrates her game equalising goal. Photo: Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar played out a scrappy 1-1 draw with Adelaide United on Sunday evening in front of a healthy crowd at Suncorp stadium, the site of the now infamous Matildas penalty shootout against France at this year’s Women’s World Cup. It was a historic occasion, because it was the firstContinue reading “Corbin equaliser lights up Suncorp Stadium”
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A-League Women Weekly Awards
Impetus’ team of contributors covering the competition unveil their choices as player, coach, and event of the week. The votes are tallied up across the season and totals revealed just before Finals as we crown our Player and Coach of the Season (20/11/23) Player of the week: BEN GILBY: Whilst we await confirmation of whatContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”
Contentious goal gives Western United the win in Brisbane
Brisbane Roar 0-1 Western United by Ben Carey at Ballymore Stadium (19/11/23). Above: Brisbane Roar’s Sharn Freier and Western United’s Alana Cerne challenge for the ball. Photo: Western United. Western United recorded a tight 1-0 win over Brisbane Roar on a warm, overcast Sunday afternoon in the Sunshine State. The match was the second thatContinue reading “Contentious goal gives Western United the win in Brisbane”
Sensational Lowe leads Victory to win over Jets
Melbourne Victory 4-0 Newcastle Jets By Ben Carey 12/11/23 Above: Rachel Lowe celebrates with her Melbourne Victory teammates after scoring her first goal for her new team. Photo: Melbourne Victory. Melbourne Victory recorded a big 4-0 win over Newcastle Jets on Saturday afternoon at the Home of the Matildas. Victory, who have had a slow start to the season, had no suchContinue reading “Sensational Lowe leads Victory to win over Jets”
A-League Women Weekly Awards
Back for the third season, Impetus’ team covering the A-League Women nominate their choices for player, coach, and event of the week. The votes for player and coach are tallied up and then come the end of the campaign we’ll reveal our Player and Coach of the Season once more (23/10/23). Player of the week: BEN GILBY: JordanContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”
Roar beat Sydney for first time since 2021 in front of record crowd
Brisbane Roar 1-0 Sydney FC (21/10/23) By Ben Carey 21/10/2023 Above: Chelsea Blissett celebrates after scoring her very first Liberty A-League goal. Photo: Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar recorded a historic win over the reigning champions, Sydney FC, on a warm Saturday afternoon in the Sunshine State. It was the first time since 2021 that Brisbane had beaten Sydney, and the first time since 2016 that they’d beaten SydneyContinue reading “Roar beat Sydney for first time since 2021 in front of record crowd”
The Impetus A-League Women season preview 2023/24
As Impetus gears up for our fourth season of comprehensive coverage of the competition, eight of our writers – Ben Gilby, Kieran Yap, Ryan Miller-Woods, Denise Duffy, Emma Burke, Ben Carey, Genevieve Henry, and Kris Goman provide a detailed preview for every team in the league (11/10/23). Adelaide United By Ben Gilby This could wellContinue reading “The Impetus A-League Women season preview 2023/24”
In safe hands: Why this World Cup was the tournament of the goalkeeper
by Ben Carey (26/8/23) Above: Mackenzie Arnold roars in celebration after the win against Ireland. Photo: Football Australia. Mackenzie Arnold’s performance in the Matildas’ quarterfinal match against France rightfully earned her the Player of the Match award. Her crucial saves kept Australia in the game against a fierce opposition. But Arnold is just one ofContinue reading “In safe hands: Why this World Cup was the tournament of the goalkeeper”
Down but not out: why the Matildas loss to Nigeria may be a blessing in disguise
By Ben Carey 28/7/23 Above: The Matildas re-group after the loss to Nigeria Photo: Football Australia The Matildas lost to Nigeria on Thursday night. Nigeria was fast, physical, and clinical. The Matildas were anything but. It cost them the match, and if things don’t go well against Canada next Monday, it could cost them the World Cup. But it’s not the end of the world. In fact, itContinue reading “Down but not out: why the Matildas loss to Nigeria may be a blessing in disguise”
Who are the strongest nations so far?
With every nation at the World Cup having played at least one match now, Ben Carey considers who he believes are the most impressive teams to date (27/7/23) Above: Ary Borges celebrates her hat-trick in Brazil’s opening win over Panama. Photo: Sydney Morning Herald. The 2023 Women’s World Cup has kicked off in fashion withContinue reading “Who are the strongest nations so far?”
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