Tag Archives: Ben Gilby

Junior Matildas Asian Cup ends in disappointment

Australia U17 1-3 Thailand U17 by Ben Gilby (14/5/24) Above: The Junior Matildas celebrate Lily Punch’s goal that put then ahead against Thailand in the U17 Asian Cup in Bali. Photo supplied to Impetus by: AFC via Football Australia. Australia ended their U17 Asian Cup campaign bottom of Group B after suffering a third successiveContinue reading “Junior Matildas Asian Cup ends in disappointment”

Junior Matildas’ dreams dashed by holders Japan

Australia U17 1-4 Japan U17 by Ben Gilby (11/5/24) Above: Tahlia Younis (centre) breaks through for Australia against Japan. Photo supplied to Impetus by: AFC via Football Australia. The Junior Matildas’ U17 Asian Cup dreams came to an end after they were beaten by Japan in their second group game in Bali despite putting inContinue reading “Junior Matildas’ dreams dashed by holders Japan”

Sydney go back to back and clinch a record breaking fifth Grand Final win

Melbourne City 0-1 Sydney FC by Ben Gilby (4/5/24) Above: Sydney FC celebrate Shea Connors’ winning goal at AAMI Park today. Photo: A-League Women. Shea Connors’ goal just over 20 minutes from the end sealed Sydney FC’s record-breaking fifth A-League Women Grand Final win in a hugely enjoyable tactical battle at AAMI Park today. HeadContinue reading “Sydney go back to back and clinch a record breaking fifth Grand Final win”

Impetus A-League Women Awards 2023/2024

Impetus writers voted on the best three players and coaches for the 2023/24 season of the A-League Women. It was a big season with some stellar performances and intriguing narratives. Here, we reveal who was voted in our top three spots for both categories, and members of our team covering the league this season explainContinue reading “Impetus A-League Women Awards 2023/2024”

Cuthbert & Dower speak about sharing the love of the game through the language of football

by Ben Gilby (29/4/24) Above: Joy on the faces of all taking part in the Cairns coaching session hosted by the Junior Matildas today. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. The Junior Matildas welcomed 18 girls from Cape York House for Girls and Centacare Far North Queensland resettlement program to Endeavour Park in CairnsContinue reading “Cuthbert & Dower speak about sharing the love of the game through the language of football”

Vidosic: “We want to retain calm in the chaos”

by Ben Gilby (27/4/24) Above: Dario Vidosic speaking to the media ahead of tomorrow’s semi-final second leg with Newcastle Jets. Image: Melbourne City. Melbourne City head coach Dario Vidosic emphasised repeatedly to the media ahead of tomorrow’s A-League Women semi-final second leg that the tie isn’t over despite his team holding a 3-0 lead overContinue reading “Vidosic: “We want to retain calm in the chaos””

Violet Longmore: Hitting the heights with the NTC

For this week’s ‘WA On Wednesday’ feature, Hyundai NTC’s Violet Longmore talks to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey from Margaret River to travelling three hours back and forth to the bright lights of Perth as part of the NTC set-up (17/4/24). Above: Violet Longmore (left, gold shirt) holds off Perth SC’s Poppie Hooks lastContinue reading “Violet Longmore: Hitting the heights with the NTC”