Young Matildas off to a perfect start at U20 Asian Cup

Australia U20 5-0 Chinese Taipei U20 By Kieran Yap 3/4/26 Above: Peta Trimis. Photo: AFC/Football Australia The Young Matildas have begun their U20 Asian Cup with a confident performance against Chinese Taipei. Goals to Peta Trimis, Skye Halmarick and Tiana Fuller gave Australia a 5-0 win at True BG Stadium in Pathum Thani Coach AlexContinue reading “Young Matildas off to a perfect start at U20 Asian Cup”

NPLW Vic R7: Iaria lights up the league and Boroondara beat Box Hill

By Kieran Yap 1/4/26 Above: Fiorina Iaria for Melbourne Victory. Photo: Passion Creations Bulleen climb to second, Essendon honour a league legend and Iaria scores four in the first ever Melbourne Derby. Friday night’s game saw Spring Hills host South Melbourne, with the home side looking to respond after a 4-2 loss to Bulleen LionsContinue reading “NPLW Vic R7: Iaria lights up the league and Boroondara beat Box Hill”

Mariners and Canberra draw, but top six takes shape

Central Coast Mariners 0-0 Canberra United By Kieran Yap 30/3/26 Above: Sasha Grove. Photo: Canberra United Central Coast and Canberra United have played out an entertaining scoreless draw at Polytec Stadium. Despite both sides creating numerous chances and a very open attacking game, the respective goalkeepers were both in equally excellent form. Canberra arrived atContinue reading “Mariners and Canberra draw, but top six takes shape”

NPLW Vic R6: Melbourne City win, and Koizumi is back to her best

By Kieran Yap 25/3/26 Above: Maia Capitanio. Photo: Melbourne City Bulleen climbed to fourth, Melbourne City enjoyed their first win, and Heidelberg United returned to the winners list in Round Six of the Victorian NPLW.  Melbourne City hosted Keilor Park SC in an interesting clash of styles,  and the home team began the game confidentlyContinue reading “NPLW Vic R6: Melbourne City win, and Koizumi is back to her best”

City reclaim top spot with win over Wanderers

Western Sydney Wanderers 1-2 Melbourne City. By Kieran Yap 23/3/26 Above: Melbourne City celebrate a goal against Western Sydney Wanderers. Photo: Melbourne City Melbourne City have taken another step towards the premiership with a solid win at Wanderers Football Park. Leticia McKenna and Bryleeh Henry scored for the visitors, who managed to win despite beingContinue reading “City reclaim top spot with win over Wanderers”

NPLW Vic R5: Controversy, classics, Keilor & Clarke

By Kieran Yap 18/3/26 Above: Keilor Park celebrating their win against Melbourne Victory. Photo: Passion Creations Boroondara’s perfect record ends, but they remain undefeated. Keilor Park secure a memorable win against Victory , Markovski nets another brace, Keyt scores another winner and Spring Hills won a classic against The Preston in Round Five of theContinue reading “NPLW Vic R5: Controversy, classics, Keilor & Clarke”

Hoban gives Jets finals hope

Newcastle Jets 3-1 Sydney FC By Kieran Yap 14/3/26 Above: Josie Allan and Sophie Hoban. Photo: Newcastle Jets The Newcastle Jets have defeated Sydney FC 3-1 at No. 2 Sportsground thanks to a brace by Sophie Hoban. The win gives the Jets some hope for the season and keeps their slim finals hopes alive. FollowingContinue reading “Hoban gives Jets finals hope”

NPLW VIC R4: Big wins and Box Hill’s instant rebuild

By Kieran Yap 11/3/26 Above: Box Hill United’s Sydney Manarik fights for possession with Minori Akiyama. Photo: Adrian Geremia It was a high scoring round in the NPLW Vic this weekend, and a month into the season it is still hard to get a sense of where many teams really stand. Boroondara have a perfectContinue reading “NPLW VIC R4: Big wins and Box Hill’s instant rebuild”

Kennedy brace helps Australia to 4-0 win over Iran

Iran 0-4 Australia By Kieran Yap 5/3/25 Above: Alanna Kennedy (left) and Holly McNamara Photo: Football Australia The Matildas have comfortably beaten Iran on The Gold Coast. Goals to Amy Sayer, Mary Fowler and a brace to Alanna Kennedy improved Australia’s goal difference and gave them a second win in Group A. Joe Montemurro madeContinue reading “Kennedy brace helps Australia to 4-0 win over Iran”

NPLW Vic R3: Boroondara stay perfect and Markovski delivers for Bulleen

By Kieran Yap 4/3/26 Above: Maja Markovski and Caitlin Friend of Bulleen. Photo: Bulleen Lions Round Three of the Victorian NPLW saw Bulleen win for the first time this season, Melbourne Victory U23’s defeat Avondale FC, a traditional derby end in stalemate and a low scoring classic between Box Hill and Preston. Preston’s Lionesses travelledContinue reading “NPLW Vic R3: Boroondara stay perfect and Markovski delivers for Bulleen”