Just over two months after the World Cup, The Matildas are back in action. Impetus’ Ben Gilby, who spent a month back in Australia for the tournament, reflects on a period which combined strong emotional ties with the women’s game in the city of Perth to never-to-be-forgotten experiences (27/10/23). Above: The scene at Stadium AustraliaContinue reading “A month of dreams and life-affirming memories”
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Gustavsson: “All these three teams can hurt us” & “our challenge is to unlock them”
Impetus’ Ben Gilby reports on the press conference featuring Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson and Iran head coach Maryam Azmoon ahead of the two nations’ meeting at HBF Park in Perth tomorrow as the second round of Asian qualifying for the Olympics gets underway – plus photos from training today (25/10/23). Above: Australia head coachContinue reading “Gustavsson: “All these three teams can hurt us” & “our challenge is to unlock them””
Halifax FC announce exciting link up with Hokulani International to provide bright future
Halifax FC Women head coach Rob Mitchell speaks to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about an exciting development at the tier three FA Women’s National League Northern Premier club (24/10/23). Above: Halifax FC Women 2023/24. Photo: Halifax FC Women. Halifax FC Women are a club who have consistently achieved. Under their previous name of Brighouse Town, theyContinue reading “Halifax FC announce exciting link up with Hokulani International to provide bright future”
Photography Showcase
Impetus had photographers at eight games this weekend from tier one down to tier seven in England and Australia. Each of our team select their four favourite images from the games they attended to share with you (23/10/23). Above: Maya Le Tissier heads clear for Manchester United against Everton at Walton Hall Park yesterday. Photo:Continue reading “Photography Showcase”
Carlos Vega Mena: “What we’ve achieved is massive but our focus is player development”
Perth RedStar head coach Carlos Vega Mena has just guided his side to a second successive NPLW WA league title and Top Four Cup triumph. Under his leadership, the club have only lost a handful of matches as they pursue their quest for excellence. Impetus’ Ben Gilby spoke to Carlos about another successful campaign (23/10/23).Continue reading “Carlos Vega Mena: “What we’ve achieved is massive but our focus is player development””
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”
Strong second half sees Chelsea overcome stubborn Brighton
Chelsea 4-2 Brighton and Hove Albion Report by Elsie Nash, exclusive photography from Ben Gilby at Kingsmeadow (22/10/23). Above: Chelsea’s Aggie Beevor-Jones reacts after scoring her team’s fourth goal. Photo: Ben Gilby for Impetus. Chelsea overcame a stuttering first half which saw them fail to click and fall a goal behind, to hit back toContinue reading “Strong second half sees Chelsea overcome stubborn Brighton”
Ruthless Perth stay top after downing Jets
Perth Glory 1-0 Newcastle Jets by Ben Gilby (22/10/23) It was a victorious return to the club’s main HBF Park stadium for Perth Glory as the Western Australians continued their 100% winning run to start the A-League Women campaign with a 1-0 win over Newcastle Jets. As pleasing as the victory was for head coachContinue reading “Ruthless Perth stay top after downing Jets”
Farrow & Epakis: Perth are primed for physical Jets battle & ready to take flight
Impetus’ Ben Gilby reports on Perth Glory’s media conference involving striker Millie Farrow and head coach Alex Epakis (21/10/23). Above: Perth Glory attacker Millie Farrow speaking to the media today. Image: Perth Glory. Perth Glory and their exciting young squad are about to play their first A-League Women’s game at the club’s main HBF ParkContinue reading “Farrow & Epakis: Perth are primed for physical Jets battle & ready to take flight”
Amazing Grace’s rocket ensures Perth take the Glory
Perth Glory 2-0 Western United by Ben Gilby (14/10/23) Above: Hana Lowry looks to break through for Perth Glory tonight. Photo: Perth Glory. Perth Glory produced hints of their potential this season as the talented young Western Australian side defeated last year’s beaten Grand Finalists Western United at Macedonia Park in their season opener. PerthContinue reading “Amazing Grace’s rocket ensures Perth take the Glory”
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