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”
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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”
Ashley Cheatley: We want to work hard and push on
Impetus has sponsored Ashford Town (Middx) hotshot Ashley Cheatley for several seasons now. She recently spoke to Ben Gilby about the club’s first season in the FA Women’s National League, close season changes at the club, and aims for next season (12/7/23). Above: Impetus sponsored Ashley Cheatley. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Ashley Cheatley. AshleyContinue reading “Ashley Cheatley: We want to work hard and push on”
Reina Kagami: Aiming to push for the heights with Perth RedStar
For this week’s WA On Wednesday interview, Perth RedStar‘s top scorer Reina Kagami speaks to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey that started as a young girl in Japan and has taken her to Western Australia (11/7/23). Above: Reina Kagami gets a shot in on goal for Perth RedStar against Murdoch University Melville. Photo: RobbieContinue reading “Reina Kagami: Aiming to push for the heights with Perth RedStar”
Kerr, Catley & Foord: “We’ll do everything we can to make you proud”
Impetus’ Ben Gilby reports on today’s Matildas pubic shirt presentation ceremony and presents the views of Australia stars Sam Kerr, Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord, and head coach Tony Gustavsson (11/7/23) Above: The Matildas are presented with their World Cup jerseys at a public ceremony in Melbourne today. Photo: Tiff Williams/Football Australia. The Matildas received theirContinue reading “Kerr, Catley & Foord: “We’ll do everything we can to make you proud””
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