Canberra United 1-0 Sydney FC Emma Burke 27/3/24 Above: Canberra United celebrate their win over Sydney FC. Photo: Canberra United Cheered on by a crowded McKellar Park featuring many home-made signs referring to Canberra United’s unstable future, Canberra have kept the entire league alive by defeating a travelling Sydney FC 1-0 in a thrilling replayContinue reading “Canberra United defeat Sydney FC and set up epic final round of ALW”
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‘This is going to be a very, very, very exciting group’- Gustavsson & Van Egmond on The Matildas Olympics
By Emma Burke 21/4/24 Above: Emily Van Egmond. Photo: Football Australia. Matildas star Emily van Egmond and head coach Tony Gustavsson have spoken to media today after it was announced that the Matildas will meet USA, Germany, and either Zambia or Morocco at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The Matildas will open their Olympic campaignContinue reading “‘This is going to be a very, very, very exciting group’- Gustavsson & Van Egmond on The Matildas Olympics”
Wellington win keeps hope alive
By Emma Burke 20/3/24 Photo from Wellington Phoenix Wellington Phoenix 4-0 Adelaide United It was all Wellington Phoenix all the time at Porirua Park in today’s midweek make-up Round 16 clash, where the Nix kept their finals hopes alive by downing Adelaide United 4-0. An early mistake from Adelaide’s Nanako Sasaki allowed Macey Fraser theContinue reading “Wellington win keeps hope alive”
Harding hits the winner for Wanderers
Western Sydney Wanderers 1-0 Perth Glory By Emma Burke 15/3/24 Above: Sophie Harding celebrates her goal against Perth Glory. Photo: Western Sydney Wanderers A goal from Sophie Harding made the difference for the Western Sydney Wanderers, keeping their finals hopes alive in their 1-0 win against Perth Glory at Wanderers Football Park. Despite this beingContinue reading “Harding hits the winner for Wanderers”
Phoenix rise as Perth’s winless run extends
Perth Glory 1-3 Wellington Phoenix by Emma Burke (8/3/24) Above: Wellington Phoenix celebrate Michaela Robertson’s (fourth left) goal that put them 2-1 up last night. Photo: Wellington Phoenix. Spending a whole week in Perth to avoid jet lag has paid dividends for Wellington Phoenix as they recorded their first-ever set of back-to-back wins over PerthContinue reading “Phoenix rise as Perth’s winless run extends”
Dream debut for Tallon-Henniker as Sky Blues seal Derby success
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”
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”
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