Ben Gilby provides a full report from the game of the week, plus all the details from the other matches in Western Australia’s NPL Women’s competition and Rob Lizzi‘s photo gallery from Perth RedStar against Perth SC (31/7/23). Above: Sarah Carroll’s stunning free-kick flies into the net despite the best attempts of Perth SC goalkeeper RebeccaContinue reading “NPL WA Women 2023 Round 17 Wrap”
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Raso: We’re fighters…we’ll go out there and do it
Less than 24 hours before Australia’s do-or-die World Cup clash with Canada, Ben Gilby reports the thoughts of winger Hayley Raso as she spoke to the media today (30/7/23) Above: The Matildas star Hayley Raso speaking to the media ahead of tomorrow’s huge game with Canada. Image: Football Australia. Australia’s Hayley Raso is convinced thatContinue reading “Raso: We’re fighters…we’ll go out there and do it”
Australia v Nigeria – The aftermath
After yesterday’s superb game in Brisbane between Australia and Nigeria, Impetus‘ African Football Correspondent Emmanuel Faith, who watched the game in Nigeria reflects on his nation’s achievement, whilst Ben Gilby, based in Australia for the tournament, reports the thoughts of Matildas’ midfielder Katrina Gorry (28/7/23) Above: Nigeria celebrate after a night of high drama inContinue reading “Australia v Nigeria – The aftermath”
Matildas prepare for Nigeria showdown
by Ben Gilby (27/7/23) Above: (Left to right): Courtney Nevin, Teagan Micah, Charli Grant, and Katrina Gorry are all smiles during today’s pre-game team walk in Brisbane. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Australia head into their pivotal second Group B match against Nigeria in Brisbane tonight with a selection conundrum ahead of coachContinue reading “Matildas prepare for Nigeria showdown”
NPL WA Women 2023 Round 16 Wrap
Ben Gilby provides a full report from the game of the week, plus all the details from the other matches in Western Australia’s NPL Women’s competition (23/7/23). Above: Gemma Craine jumps for joy with Poppie Hooks after scoring for Perth SC in their hugely important win at Fremantle City yesterday. Photo supplied to Impetus by: CatContinue reading “NPL WA Women 2023 Round 16 Wrap”
Carpenter: You just have to win – it doesn’t have to be pretty
Ben Gilby reports on the Australia defender Ellie Carpenter‘s chat with the media today plus, a photo gallery of the Matildas departing Sydney (21/7/23). Above: Ellie Carpenter speaking earlier today. Image: CommBank Matildas. It was the morning after the night before, and Australia right back Ellie Carpenter outlined the mixture of emotions that resulted fromContinue reading “Carpenter: You just have to win – it doesn’t have to be pretty”
Raso and Vine: It was a physical battle but we remained calm & confident
The Matildas’ Hayley Raso and Cortnee Vine spoke to the media after Australia’s 1-0 win over the Republic of Ireland to open their World Cup campaign. Ben Gilby reports (20/7/23) Above: Hayley Raso speaking to the media after today’s opening win at the World Cup for Australia. Image: Football Australia. Australia overcame the loss ofContinue reading “Raso and Vine: It was a physical battle but we remained calm & confident”
Annabelle Leek: “We’ve made a lot of progress with plenty more to come”
For this week’s WA On Wednesday feature, Fremantle City’s Annabelle Leek spoke to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey, life at Freo, and her aims for this season in the NPLW WA (19/7/23). Above: Annabelle Leek plays a pass for Fremantle City against Balcatta Etna. Photo: Denyse McCulloch, supplied to Impetus by Annabelle Leek. AnnabelleContinue reading “Annabelle Leek: “We’ve made a lot of progress with plenty more to come””
West is best?
The vast majority of women’s football fans heading to Australia for the World Cup will be spending their time on the east coast of the country where most of the big-name nations will be playing their matches. Impetus’ Ben Gilby is not following that trend. Instead, he’ll be covering the tournament’s group stages from theContinue reading “West is best?”
NPL WA Women 2023 Round 15 Wrap
Ben Gilby provides a full report from the game of the week, plus all the details from the other matches in Western Australia’s NPL Women’s competition and Rob Lizzi provides images from Perth SC’s win at Balcatta Etna (17/7/23). Above: Poppie Hooks heads home for Perth SC at Balcatta Etna yesterday. Photo: Rob Lizzi. Main reportContinue reading “NPL WA Women 2023 Round 15 Wrap”
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