By Emmanuel Faith with additional reporting by Ben Gilby (30/8/23) Above: Salma Paralluelo representing Spain at an indoor competition. Photo: Villarreal CF. When the final whistle was blown in the World Cup Final, a major name in the heart of everyone is the Spanish wonder-kid Salma Paralluelo whose crucial goals in the quarter and semi-finals got the La Roja to the final inContinue reading “Footballers who once starred in other sports”
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Miley Shipp: Dubbo youngster reaching for the stars
As part of Impetus‘ charity partnership with Moriarty Foundation, we have just entered our second year of supporting one of the organisation’s female scholars, Miley Shipp from Dubbo – 400 km (250 miles) northwest of Sydney. To mark the second year of our support, Miley answered Ben Gilby‘s questions (29/8/23). Above: Miley Shipp in action.Continue reading “Miley Shipp: Dubbo youngster reaching for the stars”
Dons down Chatham to bag another higher league scalp
AFC Wimbledon 2-0 Chatham Town by Isabelle Rogerson – AFC Wimbledon (28/8/23) with exclusive photo gallery from Ben Gilby. Above: AFC Wimbledon celebrate Ellie Dorey’s stunning second goal in the closing stages on yesterday’s FAWNL Cup Determining Round tie with Chatham Town. Photo: Ben Gilby for Impetus. AFC Wimbledon left it late to start theContinue reading “Dons down Chatham to bag another higher league scalp”
NPL WA Women 2023 Round 21 Wrap
Ben Gilby provides a detailed report from one game and a round-up of all the other matches in Western Australia’s NPL Women’s competition (28/8/23). Above: Fremantle City celebrate Abbey Green (6)’s sensational late winner at Perth RedStar yesterday. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Denyse McCulloch. Main report Perth RedStar 2-3 Fremantle City A superb hat-trick from Abbey Green inspired Fremantle CityContinue reading “NPL WA Women 2023 Round 21 Wrap”
Two Matildas sign up for new A-League Women season amidst signing bonanza
Over the past few days, a total of 17 players have been announced by seven clubs in the A-League Women, and there have been coaching developments at a further two sides. Here’s Impetus’ in-depth guide of who is going where (24/8/23). Above: Cortnee Vine talking earlier this week about her decision to stay at SydneyContinue reading “Two Matildas sign up for new A-League Women season amidst signing bonanza”
NPL WA Women 2023 Round 20 Wrap
Ben Gilby provides a full round-up of all the matches in Western Australia’s NPL Women’s competition plus details of the latest Young Matildas selection (21/8/23). Above: Olivia Trueman celebrates her goal for Fremantle City which levelled the scores at 1-1 on Friday night with Hyundai NTC. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Denyse McCulloch. Latest newsContinue reading “NPL WA Women 2023 Round 20 Wrap”
Gustavsson: “I want to see real investment that shows we’re serious about what we want to do”
Ben Gilby reports on the Matildas’ post-match media conference after their Third Place Play-Off defeat to Sweden as head coach Tony Gustavsson outlined the “serious investment” he wants to see now, and players Caitlin Foord and Alex Chidiac reflected on an incredible month (20/8/23). Above: Matildas boss Tony Gustavsson at last night’s post-match media conference.Continue reading “Gustavsson: “I want to see real investment that shows we’re serious about what we want to do””
Matildas post-match media conference coverage
After last night’s World Cup semi-final, Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson along with players Mary Fowler and Clare Hunt spoke to the media. Ben Gilby reports (17/8/23). Above: Tony Gustavsson speaking in last night’s post match media conference. Image: Football Australia. Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson spoke of his immense pride of his team’s achievementContinue reading “Matildas post-match media conference coverage”
The potential to change the sporting landscape of a country
Among the Impetus team covering the World Cup are several who have watched, supported, and covered The Matildas for a number of years. Ben Gilby, Kieran Yap, and Genevieve Henry come together to share their thoughts on how a very special women’s football team is transforming the sporting landscape of a nation, and how theyContinue reading “The potential to change the sporting landscape of a country”
NPL WA Women 2023 Round 19 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 (14/8/23). Above: Hyundai NTC’s hat-trick hero Tanika Lala in action yesterday against Perth SC. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. Perth RedStar 3-3 Balcatta Etna Perth RedStar clinched theirContinue reading “NPL WA Women 2023 Round 19 Wrap”
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