Matildas take the win with room to improve

Australia 4-0 Czechia by Ben Gilby (16/2/23) Above: The Matildas celebrate Hayley Raso’s second-half double. Photo: Football Australia. Clare Polkinghorne’s strike on the night she became the most capped Matilda of all time sealed Australia’s 4-0 win in Gosford today, as Tony Gustavsson’s side overcome both stubborn opponents and challenging preparations. The Matildas went intoContinue reading “Matildas take the win with room to improve”

Rossvale: Using strong foundations to reach for the stars

Third-tier SWF Championship side Rossvale have come a long way as a senior side in a short time – culminating with their last 16 Scottish Cup tie at the weekend against top-tier giants Rangers. Shaun Youngs, Rossvale’s matchday co-ordinator, spoke to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about the club’s formation, their exceptionally strong youth section, and theirContinue reading “Rossvale: Using strong foundations to reach for the stars”

A-League Women Weekly Awards

Each week during the home and away season, Impetus’ writing and photography team covering the A-League Women will nominate a player, coach, and event of the week. We’ll keep a tally of the player and coach votes as the weeks go by, and just before the Finals, will announce our winners for 2022/23 (13/2/23). Player of the Week:Continue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

Katrina Gorry: We’re “hitting peak performance at the right time”

by Ben Gilby (13/2/23) Above: Katrina Gorry speaking to the media today in Sydney. Image: Football Australia. Matildas star Katrina Gorry told the media today that the squad are in a good place ahead of the Cup of Nations, which kicks off on Thursday when Australia play the Czech Republic in Gosford. The Brisbane RoarContinue reading “Katrina Gorry: We’re “hitting peak performance at the right time””

Perth Glory v Newcastle Jets: Post-match special & Photo Gallery

Ben Gilby reports the thoughts of Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis after his side’s 4-0 win over Newcastle Jets, and Tom McCarthy provides his usual superb photo gallery from Macedonia Park (12/2/23). Above: Perth Glory’s Cyera Hintzen hits a cracker from outside of the box. Photo: Tom McCarthy. Perth Glory head coach Alex EpakisContinue reading “Perth Glory v Newcastle Jets: Post-match special & Photo Gallery”

Ruthless Perth claim the Glory

Perth Glory 4-0 Newcastle Jets by Ben Gilby (12/2/23) Above: Sofia Sakalis dispatches the penalty that put Perth Glory 1-0 up today. Photo: Keep Up. Perth Glory showed their ruthless side in punishing a profligate Newcastle Jets at Macedonia Park this afternoon, with the Western Australian side extending their unbeaten run to four games. AlexContinue reading “Ruthless Perth claim the Glory”

A-League Women Media Conferences

Impetus’ Ryan Miller-Woods, Ben Gilby, and Denise Duffy report on three media conferences as attention begins to turn to this weekend’s A-League Women matches (8/2/23). CANBERRA UNITED by Ryan-Miller-Woods Canberra United will be looking to continue from where they left off last round against Newcastle Jets when they face Sydney FC this weekend. Speaking toContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”

A-League Women Weekly Awards

Each week during the home and away season, Impetus’ writing and photography team covering the A-League Women will nominate a player, coach, and event of the week. We’ll keep a tally of the player and coach votes as the weeks go by, and just before the Finals, will announce our winners for 2022/23 (6/2/23). Player of the Week:Continue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

Perth take the Glory with superb win at Western United

Western United 1-3 Perth Glory by Ben Gilby (4/2/23) Above: Alana Janecvski (right) celebrates her sensational free-kick that put Perth Glory 2-1 up at Western United. Photo: Perth Glory. Perth Glory have come back from their lengthy hiatus with a superb 3-1 win over A-League Women leaders Western United at breezy Ballarat today. With threeContinue reading “Perth take the Glory with superb win at Western United”

A-League Women Media Conferences

Ben Gilby and Jonathan Tay combine to report on three club media events ahead of this weekend’s action (3/2/23). SYDNEY FC v MELBOURNE CITY: The word ‘confident’ was used repeatedly by Sydney FC attacker Madison Haley as she spoke to the media today ahead of her team’s huge game at home to Melbourne City writesContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”