By Kieran Yap 5/12/25 Above: Sofia Sakalis breaks free from Julia Sardo of Perth Glory. Photo: Adrian Geremia for Impetus. Melbourne Victory rediscovered their best football in the 3-0 win over Perth Glory, and with a goal and an assist, Sofia Sakalis was central to that win. The playmaker spoke to the media ahead ofContinue reading “Sofia Sakalis, Victory’s in-form forward”
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NPLW VIC: Box Hill crowned Champions & a look back at season 2025.
By Kieran Yap 16/9/25 Above: Box Hill lift the Championship trophy. Photo: Passion Creations Box Hill United are the 2025 NPLW VIC Champions after defeating Heidelberg United 2-1 in the Grand Final. Carina Rossi struck twice after half time to send the trophy to Box Hill for the first time, and secured the clubs firstContinue reading “NPLW VIC: Box Hill crowned Champions & a look back at season 2025.”
NPLW VIC Grand Final preview
By Isabelle Campbell and Kieran Yap 12/9/25 Above: Heidelberg United after winning the 2025 Premiership . Photo: Heidelberg United Ahead of the biggest game of the Victorian season, Impetus writers look at the strengths of both sides in the Grand Final. Why Heidelberg United will win- By Isabelle Campbell Heidelberg United are heading into theContinue reading “NPLW VIC Grand Final preview”
Holly Murray: Box Hill’s defensive rock ready for Heidelberg
By Kieran Yap 12/9/25 Above: Holly Murray wins possession for Box Hill. Photo: Passion Creations Box Hill are about to play in their first NPLW Grand Final. A win against Heidelberg United would make history and extend a 10-game winning streak. Crucial to that success has been defender Holly Murray. The Box Hill centre backContinue reading “Holly Murray: Box Hill’s defensive rock ready for Heidelberg”
Box Hill and Heidelberg to play in NPLW VIC Grand Final
By Kieran Yap 9/9/25 Above: Sienna Techera celebrates her goal. Photo: Passion Creations Box Hill United will face Heidelberg United in the Victorian NPLW Grand Finals. A 3-1 to Box Hill against Bulleen saw them reach the decider against last year’s champions and this year’s runaway premiers who won their game against Essendon Royals 1-0.Continue reading “Box Hill and Heidelberg to play in NPLW VIC Grand Final”
NPLW Vic R14: Box Hill find a way past Boroondara
By Kieran Yap 1/7/25 Above: Box Hill United score the winning goal from the penalty spot. Box Hill and Boroondara-Carey played out a five goal thriller, with Sofia Sakalis’s solo run helping decide the game. Box Hill entered Round 14 with the announcement of a new signing. Dual Melbourne City premiership winner Rhianna Pollicina returnedContinue reading “NPLW Vic R14: Box Hill find a way past Boroondara”
NPLW Vic Round 11: Karaparidis turns on style on Box Hill win
By Kieran Yap 4/6/25 Above: Georgina Karaparidis surfs the corner flag. Box Hill United defeated Preston Lions 3-1 in a game of spectacular goals and relentless attacking football. Box Hill entered round 11 struggling for wins, but goal scoring has not been a recent problem, especially with rising star Georgina Karaparidis in for form. TheContinue reading “NPLW Vic Round 11: Karaparidis turns on style on Box Hill win”
Pollicina stars in Box Hill goalfest
By Kieran Yap 11/6/24 Above: Box Hill celebrate Rhianna Pollicina’s first goal of the afternoon. A sparkling performance from Rhianna Pollicina was the difference in a high scoring encounter between Box Hill United and Brunswick Juventus. Box Hill’s mid-season arrival was the star of the show, scoring twice and setting up two more in aContinue reading “Pollicina stars in Box Hill goalfest”
Boroondara on top but Bulleen in box seat: NPLW Round 18
By Kieran Yap 13/7/23 (Kieran84@live.com.au) Above: Paige Zois (left) and Alana Burn for Bulleen Lions (Instagram) The Boroondara-Carey Eagles registered another win, Calder United keep climbing but The Bulleen Lions are in a strong position to push for the title. Alamein FC 3-3 South Melbourne A dominant Sidney Allen put a dent in South Melbourne’sContinue reading “Boroondara on top but Bulleen in box seat: NPLW Round 18”
Preston keep Finals hopes alive: NPLW Vic Round 17
By Kieran Yap 10/7/23 (Kieran84@live.com.au) Above: Heidelberg United’s Katrina Nikpour (right) and Preston Lions’ Ella Mastrantonio battle for possession. Photo: Jack Dilks Maja Markovski and Kurea Okino scored hatricks, Kaitlyn Torpey and Ella Mastrantonio gave Preston Lions’ season some hope, and Box Hill United climb into the top four. With five games to go, thisContinue reading “Preston keep Finals hopes alive: NPLW Vic Round 17”
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