Tag Archives: Ben Gilby

Sydney surge to maintain unbeaten start

Sydney FC 2-0 Perth Glory by Ben Gilby (15/11/25) Above: Riley Tanner on the ball for Sydney FC against Perth Glory today. Photo: Sydney FC. Sydney FC recorded their first win of the A-League Women season thanks to second-half strikes from Bianca Galić and Riley Tanner. Ante Jurić’s side’s success at Leichhardt Oval this afternoonContinue reading “Sydney surge to maintain unbeaten start”

Johnston shines as Perth end long wait for away win

Western Sydney Wanderers 1-3 Perth Glory by Ben Gilby (31/10/25) Above: Rola Badawiya (right) celebrates with Grace Johnston after scoring Perth Glory’s second goal tonight. Photo: Perth Glory. Grace Johnston bagged two assists as Perth Glory opened the new A-League Women season with their first away win since 31st December 2023. The Young Matilda wasContinue reading “Johnston shines as Perth end long wait for away win”

A-League Women Team by Team season preview 2025/26

Above: Central Coast Mariners lift the trophy after their Grand Final win last season. Photo: A-Leagues. Impetus‘ team of contributors who will be covering the A-League Women for us this season kick things off with this guide to each team and their prospects for the new campaign (29/10/25). Adelaide United by Alyce Collett Season 2024/25Continue reading “A-League Women Team by Team season preview 2025/26”

An International window with lots to learn for the Matildas

Impetus’ Ben Gilby was present at both Australia’s friendlies against Wales in Cardiff and England in Derby over the past few days. He assesses what he saw (29/10/25). Above: The Matildas in the huddle at Derby’s Pride Park Stadium against England. Photo: Football Australia. Whilst a red card and a 3-0 loss to England mayContinue reading “An International window with lots to learn for the Matildas”

WA State team take the Glory with win over Perth

Western Australia 2-0 Perth Glory by Ben Gilby 19/10/25 Above: Caitlin Doeglas, who scored one and created several other great opportunities for Western Australia today – seen in this image in action for Perth RedStar this season. Photo: Denyse RM Photography. A Western Australia team drawn from the NPLW WA claimed a superb victory overContinue reading “WA State team take the Glory with win over Perth”

When she’s on the ball, she’s simply magical: Kyra Cooney-Cross

by Ben Gilby and Genevieve Henry (16/10/25) Above: Kyra Cooney-Cross in action as a second-half substitute against Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday. Photo: Arsenal Women. Arsenal’s start to the season has seen four points dropped to top four rivals Manchester City and Manchester United, as well as being frustrated at home by Aston Villa,Continue reading “When she’s on the ball, she’s simply magical: Kyra Cooney-Cross”

Peters & Dalton emphasise benefits of stability at Perth Glory season launch

by Ben Gilby (15/10/25) Above: Perth Glory head coach Stephen Peters talking to the media at today’s season launch event. Image: Perth Glory. Perth Glory head coach Stephen Peters has underlined how continuity and a specific focus on beating the side’s difficulties on the road can be the springboard to ending the club’s long absenceContinue reading “Peters & Dalton emphasise benefits of stability at Perth Glory season launch”

Lyon make Arsenal pay

8/10/25 Above: Melchie Dumorney celebrates last night. Photo: Sky Sports. Arsenal 1-2 Olympique Lyonnes Five Impetus writers – Alice de Koster-Kitto, Ava Elliott, Ben Gilby, Genevieve Henry and Isabelle Campbell look at specific areas of Arsenal’s Champions League tie with Olympique Lyonnes last night. Arsenal’s Champions League defence began with a defeat at Meadow ParkContinue reading “Lyon make Arsenal pay”

The potential is huge: Olivia Smith’s first month at Arsenal

by Ben Gilby (7/10/25) Above: Olivia Smith fires home her sensational debut goal for Arsenal against London City Lionesses on 6th September. Photo: New York Times. Arsenal’s big-money signing Olivia Smith has had an eye-catching opening to the season at the North London side. I have been present at the Canadian’s games over her firstContinue reading “The potential is huge: Olivia Smith’s first month at Arsenal”