Gielnik hat-trick sets up Victory

Melbourne Victory 4-1 Western United Report by Joe Rosedon with EXCLUSIVE photos from Adrian Geremia at The Home of the Matildas (17/11/24) Above: Kayla Morrison (left) looks to keep Western United at bay as Alex Chidiac (right) looks on. Photo: Adrian Geremia for Impetus. A first-half hattrick from Emily Gielnik powered Melbourne Victory to aContinue reading “Gielnik hat-trick sets up Victory”

Heyman’s hundredth secures Canberra win

Wellington Phoenix 0 Canberra United 1 By Joe Rosedon 11/11/24 Above: Michelle Heyman, Maja Markovski and Mary Stanic-Floody. Photo: Canberra United. A hundredth Canberra United goal from Michelle Heyman combined with a superb second half performance from goalkeeper Sally James was enough to keep up their perfect start to the season, defeating Wellington Phoenix 1-0.  The only goal in the game came in theContinue reading “Heyman’s hundredth secures Canberra win”

Marvellous Markovski’s brace spearheads Canberra to opening win

Canberra United 3-2 Brisbane Roar by Joe Rosedon (2/11/24) Above: Maja Markovski (far left) celebrates as Canberra United record an impressive opening round win today. Photo: Canberra United. Canberra United claimed victory against Brisbane Roar in a thrilling season opener. A brace from new signing Maja Markovski, who carried on her superb NPLW Victoria form,Continue reading “Marvellous Markovski’s brace spearheads Canberra to opening win”

A-League Women Season Preview 2024/25

Seven Impetus writers who will be covering the league for us this season come together to provide a team-by-team preview (30/10/24). Above: Sydney FC celebrate during last season’s Grand Final – can they repeat that success again in 2024/25. Photo: A-League Women. Adelaide United by Jonathon Hagger Adelaide United starts the season with a freshContinue reading “A-League Women Season Preview 2024/25”

“I feel like now I’ve finally repaid them for everything”: Steph Galea reflects on becoming a champion

By Joe Rosedon 16/9/24 Above: Stephanie Galea after Heidelberg’s Grand Final win. Photo: Football Victoria. Heidelberg United captain Stephanie Galea talks to Impetus about a season that will go down in history. After nine years at Heidelberg United, Steph Galea can finally call herself a Grand Final winner. A remarkable campaign saw her team struggle with form at the beginning ofContinue reading ““I feel like now I’ve finally repaid them for everything”: Steph Galea reflects on becoming a champion”

NPLW Vic: Preston and Heidelberg head into Grand Final

Preston Lions 1-0 Essendon Royals By Joe Rosedon 2/9/24 Preston edged past Essendon to reach their first ever Grand Final, after Haley Johnson once again delivers for Preston, scoring the only goal of the game An unsurprisingly cagey start saw very few chances of note, with both teams reluctant to reveal the hands too early and Essendon able to nullify Preston’s free scoring front line. AContinue reading “NPLW Vic: Preston and Heidelberg head into Grand Final”

Bulleen complete victory lap to celebrate top spot

Bulleen Lions 8-0 Calder United By Joe Rosedon 26/8/24 Premier winners Bulleen complete victory lap against relegation threatened Calder. Four goals from a sensational Maja Markovski alongside a double from Nia Salleh and goals from Lourdes Gonazalez and Yuka Sato completed the rout.  Gonzalez opened the scoring for the champions, after a well worked short corner ended up at the feet of Gonzalez. She used her body wellContinue reading “Bulleen complete victory lap to celebrate top spot”

Bulleen Lions crowned premiers, while Preston and Royals offer finals preview

Preston 2 Essendon 2 By Joe Rosedon 20/8/24 Title rivals Preston and Essendon battle out to a 2-2 draw that puts Bulleen in pole position to secure a first-place finish. A goal from Ava Groba and an own goal from Ellie La Monte were cancelled out by Georgia Henderson and Haley Johnson  A frenetic start to the game saw both teams find the back of the net in the first tenContinue reading “Bulleen Lions crowned premiers, while Preston and Royals offer finals preview”

Preston get revenge at Veneto Club

Bulleen 1 Preston 2 By Joe Rosedon 13/8/24 Above: Preston Lions. Photo via Preston Lions FC Instagram. Preston stun league leaders Bulleen at home with a stunning performance. Goals from Ellie La Monte and Miri Nishimura gave the away side the victory after Alana Murphy opened the scoring for the home side. In a rematch of the Nike Cup final and potential precursorContinue reading “Preston get revenge at Veneto Club”

South Melbourne win in the west

By Joe Rosedon 31/7/24 Above: South Melbourne revel in another goal. Photo by Kou Media via South Melbourne FC instagram Calder United 0 South Melbourne 4  Within the opening seconds, South Melbourne really should have taken the lead. Isabella Sewards’ inch perfect through ball set Francesca Iermano through on goal. Her effort however rolled passed the far post. This wasContinue reading “South Melbourne win in the west”