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”
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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”
Heyman: “It’s the greatest feeling in the world!”
by Ben Gilby (25/2/24) Above: Michelle Heyman speaking yesterday. Image: Football Australia. It was a moment in Australian football history that will be remembered and talked about for years to come. Seven minutes after stepping onto the field for her first Matildas cap in six years, Michelle Heyman put her country into the lead inContinue reading “Heyman: “It’s the greatest feeling in the world!””
Interview: Millwall Lionesses’ Poppy Payne
by Ben Gilby (24/2/24) Above: Poppy Payne in possession for Millwall Lionesses against Ashford United. Photo supplied by: Poppy Payne. Impetus ’71 sponsored Millwall Lionesses defender Poppy Payne has hailed her team’s recovery from a challenging start to the season as the South London side look to push towards a place in the top fourContinue reading “Interview: Millwall Lionesses’ Poppy Payne”
Interview: Corinthian-Casuals’ Sophia Demetriou
by Ben Gilby (25/02/24) Above: Sophia Demetriou (19) with her Corinthian-Casuals teammates. Photo: Jay Batey. Impetus 71 sponsored Sophia Demetriou sees a mixture of pride and opportunities as tier nine Corinthian-Casuals move towards the final stages of their first season since reforming. The South-West London-based side, who represent one of the most famous football clubsContinue reading “Interview: Corinthian-Casuals’ Sophia Demetriou”
Hail Heyman the returning hero
Uzbekistan 0-3 Australia by Ben Gilby (24/2/24) Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson makes a point to his team today. Photo: Football Australia. In a fairytale return to the international scene after six years away, Michelle Heyman took no more than 10 minutes to score the opening goal that set The Matildas on the wayContinue reading “Hail Heyman the returning hero”
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