Welsh Weekend Wrap

Impetus’ Martin Townley rounds up all the weekend’s action across the Welsh FA Cup, and the three Adran Leagues (10/1/22). Above: Cardiff Met in possession against Llandudno in the Welsh FA Cup Quarter-Final. Photo: Perry Dobbins. Cardiff Met booked their place in the FAW Welsh Women’s Cup semi-final with a 5-1 win over Llandudno.  The New Saints picked up aContinue reading “Welsh Weekend Wrap”

Grainger signs new Cymru deal

by Martin Townley, Impetus‘ Wales correspondent (9/1/23). Above: Cymru head coach Gemma Grainger, who today signed a new deal with the FAW. Photo: FAW. Cymru head coach Gemma Grainger has signed a new contract with the FAW to extend her time as the national team manager.  The news comes after Cymru narrowly missed out onContinue reading “Grainger signs new Cymru deal”

Welsh Weekend Wrap

Impetus’ Martin Townley rounds up all the weekend’s action across the FAW Women’s Cup, and the three Adran Leagues (13/12/22). Above: Lowri Baker of Briton Ferry and Cardiff Wanderers’ Rachel Beare in action during their FAW Women’s Cup Quarter-Final tie. Photo: Creative KF(@creativekf).  Just two of the FAW Welsh Women’s Cup quarter-finals survived the freezingContinue reading “Welsh Weekend Wrap”

Welsh Weekend Wrap

Impetus’ Martin Townley rounds up all the weekend’s action across the three Adran Leagues. With thanks to Aberystwyth Town’s Carrie Dunn for additional reporting (5/12/22). Above: Celebrations for Cardiff Met – 1-0 winners over Pontypridd United at the weekend. Photo: Cardiff Met. Cardiff City remain at the top of the Genaro Adran Premier after aContinue reading “Welsh Weekend Wrap”

Welsh Weekend Wrap

Impetus’ Martin Townley rounds up all the weekend’s action across the three Adran Leagues (15/11/22). Above: Celebrations for Cardiff City who are now five points clear at the top of the Adran Premier. Photo: Cardiff City. Cardiff City hold a five-point lead at the top of the Genaro Adran Premier after a 3-1 win overContinue reading “Welsh Weekend Wrap”

Late Swiss Strike Breaks Welsh Hearts

Switzerland 2-1 Wales (AET) by Martin Townley, Impetus Welsh Women’s Football Correspondent Above: Kayleigh Green (9) gets an effort in for Wales in Switzerland last night. Photo: BBC Wales. Fabienne Humm sent Switzerland to next year’s World Cup with a goal in the dying seconds of extra time.  Humm’s smart finish at the near postContinue reading “Late Swiss Strike Breaks Welsh Hearts”

Sublime Strike From Fishlock Sends Wales To Switzerland

Wales 1-0 Bosnia-Herzegovina by Martin Townley at the Cardiff City Stadium for Impetus. Above: Jess Fishlock celebrates after scoring a stunning winner to put Wales into a play-off in Switzerland next week in the World Cup qualifiers. Photo: FAW. As always before Wales games, ‘Zombie Nation’ blasts around Cardiff City Stadium and the feeling isContinue reading “Sublime Strike From Fishlock Sends Wales To Switzerland”

Adran Premier Wrap Week Two

Impetus’ Martin Townley brings us the first of his weekly round-up of all the action from the top flight of women’s football in Wales with Round Two of the season taking place (22/9/22). Above: Stacey John-Davis scores the winning goal for Swansea City against Barry Town United. Photo: Swansea City. Both Swansea City and CardiffContinue reading “Adran Premier Wrap Week Two”

History Makers & Record Breakers: Wales Make Play-Offs For First Time

Wales 0-0 Slovenia by Martin Townley at the Cardiff City Stadium (7/9/22) Above: Post-match scenes of delight among the Welsh players. Photo: FAW. It was an historic night in Cardiff as Gemma Grainger’s Wales side made history making it to the World Cup play-offs for the first time.  Needing just a point in front ofContinue reading “History Makers & Record Breakers: Wales Make Play-Offs For First Time”

Wales Prepare to Make History

by Martin Townley (5/9/22) Above: Wales are hoping for plenty of celebrations tomorrow night when they could clinch a first-ever World Cup Play-Off spot. Photo: FAW. Wales will face Slovenia on Tuesday at Cardiff City Stadium in their final World Cup Qualifier needing just a draw to secure a place in the World Cup Play-offsContinue reading “Wales Prepare to Make History”