Western Sydney Wanderers 0-2 Sydney FC by Emma Burke (2/3/24) Above: Caley Tallon-Henniker celebrates her debut goal which sealed Sydney FC’s derby day win. Photo: Sydney FC. Sydney FC have come away victorious in the Derby against Western Sydney Wanderers, winning 2-0 at a confusing contest at CommBank Stadium. The opening half was characterised byContinue reading “Dream debut for Tallon-Henniker as Sky Blues seal Derby success”
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Matildas qualify for Paris Olympics with dominant display
The Matildas have booked their ticket to Paris for the 2024 Olympic games after completely dismantling Uzbekistan at Marvel Stadium in a 10-0 win. Australia 10-0 Uzbekistan By Emma Burke 28/2/24 Above: Australia celebrate a goal in front of over 54,000 fans. Photo: Football Australia The first goal came seconds into the first half, afterContinue reading “Matildas qualify for Paris Olympics with dominant display”
‘You won’t know when your time is but be ready when it comes.’- Clare Hunt on the road (back) to Paris
Matildas and Paris St Germain defender Clare Hunt spoke to the media as Australia attempts Olympic qualification. Should they succeed, she’ll be on home turf. By Emma Burke 21/2/24 Photo: Clare Hunt via Football Australia Clare Hunt has had a whirlwind 12 months, debuting for the Matildas in February, playing every minute of a historicContinue reading “‘You won’t know when your time is but be ready when it comes.’- Clare Hunt on the road (back) to Paris”
‘That fire is still burning for that medal’- Clare Polkinghorne
By Emma Burke 19/2/24 Matildas defender Clare Polkinghorne has spoken to the media ahead of their final qualification games for the Paris Olympics later this year. Polkinghorne spoke on the team’s preparation for facing Uzbekistan in Tashkent later this week, the return of some very familiar faces to the squad, and what she and theContinue reading “‘That fire is still burning for that medal’- Clare Polkinghorne”
Match Report: Melbourne Victory 4-0 Western Sydney Wanderers
By Emma Burke 16/2/24 Above: Emily Gielnik celebrates her second goal of the evening. Photo: Melbourne Victory. It was all Victory all the time for Melbourne at the Home of the Matildas tonight as they steamrolled the Western Sydney Wanderers, defeating the visitors 4-0. The scoring opened early for Victory through American import Mckenzie Weinert,Continue reading “Match Report: Melbourne Victory 4-0 Western Sydney Wanderers”
Barbieri the hero as City and Sydney draw
Melbourne City 0-0 Sydney FC By Emma Burke 10/2/24 Above: Melissa Barbieri saves the day with a penalty stop for City. Photo: A League After a delayed kick-off, due to Sydney FC accidentally travelling to the wrong venue, and a multitude of icy-poles were handed out by Melbourne City staff to beat the heat, MelbourneContinue reading “Barbieri the hero as City and Sydney draw”
Kaitlyn Torpey, the “intriguing” player who broke a transfer record
By Emma Burke 7/2/24 Above: Kaitlyn Torpey (foreground) with Melbourne City’s Hannah Wilkinson. Image: Melbourne City. Six months ago, Kaitlyn Torpey spent her off-season in the National Premier League in Victoria playing for the Preston Lions. Yesterday, it was announced that she would be joining the San Diego Wave on a two year deal, makingContinue reading “Kaitlyn Torpey, the “intriguing” player who broke a transfer record”
‘She’s scoring for fun’-Heyman headlines Matildas squad to face Uzbekistan
By Emma Burke 7/2/24 Above : Michelle Heyman will return to the national team against Uzbekistan. Photo: Football Australia. The Matildas squad that faces Uzbekistan in the third and final round of Olympic Qualifying for Paris 2024 includes the familiar faces of Michelle Heyman and Chloe Logarzo, and marks a first senior call-up for KaitlynContinue reading “‘She’s scoring for fun’-Heyman headlines Matildas squad to face Uzbekistan”
Lowe’s leveller cancels Caspers goal
Melbourne Victory 1-1 Sydney FC By Emma Burke 26/1/24 Above: Emma Checker (right) clears from Indiana Dos Santos. Photo: Melbourne Victory. The only difference to be found at the Big Blue derby was the shades of the colour worn by Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC as the two sides each left AAMI park with aContinue reading “Lowe’s leveller cancels Caspers goal”
City score twice and survive late Phoenix resurgence
Melbourne City 2-1 Wellington Phoenix By Emma Burke 20/1/24 Above: Kaitlyn Torpey. Photo: Melbourne City. Melbourne City have survived a late scare against Wellington Phoenix to win 2-1 at their first competitive fixture at the City Football Academy Field. The first half saw both sides with a handful of chances on goal, but neither wereContinue reading “City score twice and survive late Phoenix resurgence”
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