by Jonathan Tay (21/7/23) Above: Steph Catley runs away in joy after scoring her match winning penalty yesterday persued by (left to right) Caitlin Foord, Cortnee Vine, Alanna Kennedy, Ellie Carpenter, and Hayley Raso. Photo: CommBank Matildas. “We need answers,” Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson emphasised 12 months ago. “I think we need these answers,Continue reading “Three questions posed by Australia’s win over Ireland”
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Raso and Vine: It was a physical battle but we remained calm & confident
The Matildas’ Hayley Raso and Cortnee Vine spoke to the media after Australia’s 1-0 win over the Republic of Ireland to open their World Cup campaign. Ben Gilby reports (20/7/23) Above: Hayley Raso speaking to the media after today’s opening win at the World Cup for Australia. Image: Football Australia. Australia overcame the loss ofContinue reading “Raso and Vine: It was a physical battle but we remained calm & confident”
World Cup Preview: Australia
by Kieran Yap Above: Katrina Gorry, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Ellie Carpenter and Charli Grant celebrate after Australia’s win over England. Photo: Football Australia/Rachel Bach/By The White Line All eyes will be on Australia when the World Cup kicks off. As one of the host nations, and with one of the most famous players in the sport,Continue reading “World Cup Preview: Australia”
West is best?
The vast majority of women’s football fans heading to Australia for the World Cup will be spending their time on the east coast of the country where most of the big-name nations will be playing their matches. Impetus’ Ben Gilby is not following that trend. Instead, he’ll be covering the tournament’s group stages from theContinue reading “West is best?”
World Cup Preview: South Korea
by Genevieve Henry (17/7/23) Above: South Korea celebrate after reaching the Asian Women’s Cup Final last year. Photo: KFA. South Korea have a group of talented, cohesive, and passionate players who will aim to make their mark on the world stage after a decent run of form that saw them finish second in the 2022Continue reading “World Cup Preview: South Korea”
World Cup Preview: Colombia
by Genevieve Henry (16/7/23) Above: Colombia celebrate their win over Argentina that not only sealed their place in the 2022 Copa America Femenina Final, but also qualification for both the World Cup and 2024 Paris Olympics. Photo: CONMEBOL. Colombia, also affectionately known as Las Chicas Superpoderosas or The Powerpuff Girls, are one the best teamsContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Colombia”
World Cup Preview: Morocco
by Genevieve Henry (15/7/23) Above: Morocco will be making history over the coming weeks. Photo: 7e News. The African Cup Of Nations (WAFCON) runners-up have been making history as of late and will want to break a few new records in Australia and New Zealand this summer. As the first-ever Arab country to qualify forContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Morocco”
Fowler arrives on schedule, while football fans embark on an incredible journey
By Kieran Yap 15/7/23 (Kieran84@live.com.au) Above: Mary Fowler celebrates her winning goal with Tameka Yallop. Photo: @TheMatildas Twitter The Matildas farewell game against France was a chance to for the team to tinker, and the fans to bask in the glory of what is to come. The finish was perfect, the first touch to controlContinue reading “Fowler arrives on schedule, while football fans embark on an incredible journey”
Illustrious Legends: Five of the best
by Emmanuel Faith (15/7/23) Above: Canadian legend Christine Sinclair who will be going all out to add to her world record tally of goals at the World Cup at the age of 40. Photo: City News, Toronto. Recently, Impetus published our list of 23 players under the age of 23 that you should watch outContinue reading “Illustrious Legends: Five of the best”
World Cup Preview: Germany
by Johnathan Stack (14/7/23) Above: Germany – lining up for another bid for World Cup glory. Photo: Her Football Hub. Germany, who hosted the 2011 tournament, will be a strong contender, and their coach, Martina Voss-Tecklenburg, has announced a strong squad for this summer’s tournament. Squad Goalkeepers: Anne-Katrin Berger, Merle Frohms, Stina Johannes. Defenders: Sara Doorsoun, MatinaContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Germany”
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