Tag Archives: Ben Gilby

Nix’s comeback sends Glory to first defeat

Wellington Phoenix 2-1 Perth Glory by Ben Gilby (25/11/23). Above: Chloe Knott, Wellington Phoenix’s match winner. Photo: Wellington Phoenix. Wellington Phoenix produced a sparkling performance as they came from behind to become the first team defeat A-League Women leaders Perth Glory this season to win the Distance Derby in Auckland. Paul Temple’s side played someContinue reading “Nix’s comeback sends Glory to first defeat”

Epakis & Jale: We’re making the long trip to bring the points home

by Ben Gilby (22/11/23) Above: Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis speaking to the media today. Image: Perth Glory. A-League Women leaders Perth Glory are about to make one of the longest journeys in any of the world’s leagues to fulfil a domestic club fixture as they prepare to face Wellington Phoenix at Auckland’s MountContinue reading “Epakis & Jale: We’re making the long trip to bring the points home”

Blayney unveils Young Matildas squad for China test

23/11/23 Above: Georgia Cassidy (purple shirt), so impressive in her first A-League season, has received a Young Matildas call-up. Photo: Getty Images, supplied to Impetus by: Perth Glory FC. Young Matildas head coach Leah Blayney has named a 24-player squad as The Young Matildas continue their preparations for the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup whenContinue reading “Blayney unveils Young Matildas squad for China test”

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”

Lowry lashes late leveller to keep Perth unbeaten

Perth Glory 2-2 Melbourne Victory Report by Ben Gilby. EXCLUSIVE match photography by Rob Lizzi at Macedonia Park (18/11/23). Above: Hana Lowry (centre) celebrates with team mates after her late equaliser at Macedonia Park. Photo: Rob Lizzi for Impetus. Two goals from Perth Glory young gun Hana Lowry book-ended a superb match at Macedonia ParkContinue reading “Lowry lashes late leveller to keep Perth unbeaten”

Epakis: Perth pride ahead of big day for captain Rigby

Impetus’ Ben Gilby reports on Perth Glory’s media conference with captain Tash Rigby ahead of her 100th appearance for the club on Saturday, and head coach Alex Epakis on his skipper’s influence, the challenge of Melbourne Victory and the impact of his young locally produced stars (16/11/23). Above: Tash Rigby speaking to the media todayContinue reading “Epakis: Perth pride ahead of big day for captain Rigby”

Crystal Palace v Lewes Photo Gallery

from Ben Gilby at Gander Green Lane (12/11/23) Above: Elise Hughes cuts in towards goal this afternoon. Photo: Ben Gilby for Impetus. Crystal Palace 3-2 Lewes Barclays Women’s Championship Follow Impetus on social media – we’re @ImpetusFootball on Threads, Instagram, X (Twitter), and Facebook. DON’T MISS our brand new TikTok platform @ImpetusFootball too! 

Perth break Canberra curse to remain top

Canberra United 2-3 Perth Glory by Ben Gilby (4/11/23) Above: Cote Rojas (left) and Michelle Heyman look to find a way through for Canberra United today. Photo: Canberra United. Perth Glory gained an impressive victory in front of a record McKellar Park crowd to defeat their bogey team Canberra United and extend their winning startContinue reading “Perth break Canberra curse to remain top”

Alex Epakis: Resilience and character is driving our growth

For this week’s Midweek Dub interview, Alex Epakis, head coach of league leaders Perth Glory speaks exclusively to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about his team’s start to the season, recruitment, and and how the club has evolved during his four-year tenure (2/11/23). Above: Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis. Photo: Getty Images, supplied to Impetus by: PerthContinue reading “Alex Epakis: Resilience and character is driving our growth”