Words by Ben Gilby, photography from Denyse McCulloch (18/3/24) Above: Balcatta Etna celebrate in their 2-0 semi-final win over Fremantle City. Photo supplied to Impetus 71 by: Denyse McCulloch. This coming Saturday will see a repeat of the thrilling 2022 Night Series Final as Balcatta Etna face off against Perth RedStar after both teams wonContinue reading “NPLW WA Night Series Semi-Final Review”
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Blayney hails her “resilient young women” as Young Matildas speak about bronze medal success
by Ben Gilby (17/3/24) Above: The Australia U20 squad with their bronze medals after defeating South Korea to finish third at the U20 Asia Cup. Photo supplied to Impetus 71 by: Football Australia. Young Matildas head coach Leah Blayney along with players Lara Gooch and Chloe Lincoln have spoken of their huge pride as theContinue reading “Blayney hails her “resilient young women” as Young Matildas speak about bronze medal success”
Young Matildas reflect after semi-final defeat
by Ben Gilby (14/3/23) Above: The Young Matildas in the huddle ahead of their semi-final with Japan yesterday. Photo supplied to Impetus 71 by: Football Australia. Despite their 5-1 defeat to Japan in the semi-final of the U20 Asia Cup, the Young Matildas have much to be proud of. The Japanese, runners-up at the lastContinue reading “Young Matildas reflect after semi-final defeat”
NPLW WA Night Series Wrap
by Ben Gilby (11/3/24) Above: Perth SC (azure shirt) and Fremantle City contest possession at Dorrien Gardens. Photo supplied to Impetus 71 by: Rob Lizzi. Group A: Balcatta Etna met Perth RedStar at Grindleford Reserve on Sunday in a game that would decide who would finish the round robin stage top of the ladder. InContinue reading “NPLW WA Night Series Wrap”
Chinnama & Apostolakis have their “eyes locked on” Young Matildas success
by Ben Gilby (7/3/24) Above: Naomi Chinnama, who scored the winning goal in Australia’s 2-1 opening win against South Korea, speaking today. Image: Football Australia. With the Young Matildas needing just a point from their final group game at the U20 Asia Cup to make the semi-finals and qualify for the U20 World Cup, vice-captainContinue reading “Chinnama & Apostolakis have their “eyes locked on” Young Matildas success”
Aquino on confidence, form, and the need to “get out there and enjoy it”
by Ben Gilby (6/3/24) Above: Morgan Aquino speaking to the media today ahead of Perth Glory’s Distance Derby against Wellington Phoenix at Macedonia Park on Friday night. Image: Perth Glory. Morgan Aquino is arguably one of the A-League Women’s players of the season. The goalkeeper leads the stat lists for most saves made and percentageContinue reading “Aquino on confidence, form, and the need to “get out there and enjoy it””
Blayney: It’s back to business as Young Matildas stand on brink of history
by Ben Gilby (5/3/24) Above: Young Matildas head coach Leah Blayney speaking today ahead of her team’s second round-robin game at the U20 Asian Cup tomorrow against the hosts Uzbekistan. Image: Football Australia. After their superb 2-1 win over South Korea on Sunday in the opening Group A game in the U20 Asian Cup, AustraliaContinue reading “Blayney: It’s back to business as Young Matildas stand on brink of history”
NPLW WA Night Series Wrap
Impetus 71’s Ben Gilby begins his coverage of yet another season of the NPLW WA with all the news from the first two weeks of the round-robin of the pre-season tournament in Western Australia with photos supplied by Rob Lizzi and Cat Bryant (4/3/24). Above: Murdoch University (red) and Perth SC battle it out inContinue reading “NPLW WA Night Series Wrap”
Epakis: “It’s almost as if the Finals have started”
by Ben Gilby (29/2/24). Above: Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis speaking to the media today. Image: Perth Glory. After a strong start to the season that saw them constantly in the A-League Women’s top two, Perth Glory are without a win in their last seven matches – a run that has seen them dropContinue reading “Epakis: “It’s almost as if the Finals have started””
Interview: Andoversford’s Player Coach Karly Smith
by Ben Gilby (25/02/24) Above: Impetus 71 sponsored Karly Smith – player head coach of Andoversford. Photo supplied to Impetus 71 by: Karly Smith. Andoversford player-head coach Karly Smith, sponsored by Impetus 71, is delighted by the progress of the village team still in their embryonic days, playing in the tier ten, in the GloucestershireContinue reading “Interview: Andoversford’s Player Coach Karly Smith”
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