By Kieran Yap 23/4/26 Above: Mia Bailey of Heidelberg United. Photo: Adrian Geremia South Melbourne halt Bulleen’s winning streak, Box Hill climb into first and Heidelberg return to winning ways in Round Nine of Victoria’s NPLW. The action began in Caroline Springs as Spring Hills FC hosted the perennially strong Boroondara Eagles. The home sideContinue reading “NPLW Vic R9: Heidelberg bounces back, Box Hill climb to first and South win again”
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NPLW Vic R8: McGroarty scores four, Bercelli with a belter, and Bulleen climb to first
By Kieran Yap 15/4/26 Above: Claudia Mihocic. Bulleen Lions. Photo: Adrian Geremia South Melbourne stage a resurgence in the standings, Bulleen’s winning streak continues and Box Hill Bounce back in Round 8 of the Victorian NPLW. Friday night saw three games take place across Melbourne. Avondale FC travelled to face Preston Lions in an importantContinue reading “NPLW Vic R8: McGroarty scores four, Bercelli with a belter, and Bulleen climb to first”
McKenna scores on debut as Matildas beat Malawi
Australia 5-0 Malawi By Kieran Yap 11/4/26 Above: Leticia McKenna commemorates a first cap for The Matildas. Photo: Football Australia Australia has defeated Malawi 5-0 in the opening game of The FIFA Series. Emily Van egmond, Sam Kerr scored in the first half, while Alex Chidiac and Holly McNamara added more after the break. LeticiaContinue reading “McKenna scores on debut as Matildas beat Malawi”
Roar wins in Canberra to seal finals football
Canberra United 1-2 Brisbane Roar By Kieran Yap 4/4/26 Above: Momo Hayashi Photo: Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar have secured finals football for the first time since 2021 after defeating Canberra United 2-1 at McKellar Park. Goals to Aimee Medwin and Alicia Woods secured the result, despite a strong start from the hosts and a trademarkContinue reading “Roar wins in Canberra to seal finals football”
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”
