Above: The Australia squad for the Olympics. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. By Kieran Yap (19/7/24) After an historic run to the World Cup semi-finals in 2023 and a fourth-place finish at the last Olympics in Toyko, The Matildas will be hungry to go one step further in Paris. Even without superstar captain Sam Kerr,Continue reading “Olympics Preview: Australia”
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NPLW Vic Round 15: It’s the Okino show as Boroondara belt The Royals
By Kieran Yap 2/7/24 Above: Kurea Okino celebrates her third goal against The Essendon Royals Essendon Royals are one of the most impressive and in-form sides this season. They currently sit second on the ladder, have recruited nearly perfectly, and are the only side to beat both the reigning premiers and champions from last season.Continue reading “NPLW Vic Round 15: It’s the Okino show as Boroondara belt The Royals”
Daniela Galic departs Melbourne City after stunning two season run
By Kieran Yap 1/7/24 Melbourne City star Daniela Galic has bid farewell to the premiers for a move overseas. The reigning A-League Women Young Player of the Year departs the premiers with nine goals and nin assists over 39 games and after establishing herself as one of the competition’s best players by the age ofContinue reading “Daniela Galic departs Melbourne City after stunning two season run”
NPLW Vic: Markovski magic keeps Bulleen top
By Kieran Yap 26/6/24 Above: Maja Markovski strikes her fourth of the afternoon. Round 14: Bulleen Lions 6-2 Boroondara Eagles Maja Markovski scored four goals to keep Bulleen at the top of the table with a 6-2 win at home against the Boroondara Eagles. The win was an emphatic response from Caitlin Friend’s team afterContinue reading “NPLW Vic: Markovski magic keeps Bulleen top”
Jancevski double buries Bulleen
By Kieran Yap 18/6/2024 (kieran84@live.com.au) Heidelberg United 3-1 Bulleen Lions: Round 13 NPLW Victoria It was always going to be her. Up against her old side and the league’s top side, Alana Jancevski delivered two second half goals to set Heidelberg on their way to a 3-1 win against Bulleen Lions. It was a toughContinue reading “Jancevski double buries Bulleen”
Pollicina stars in Box Hill goalfest
By Kieran Yap 11/6/24 Above: Box Hill celebrate Rhianna Pollicina’s first goal of the afternoon. A sparkling performance from Rhianna Pollicina was the difference in a high scoring encounter between Box Hill United and Brunswick Juventus. Box Hill’s mid-season arrival was the star of the show, scoring twice and setting up two more in aContinue reading “Pollicina stars in Box Hill goalfest”
Margraf magic wins it for Aussie U23’s
By Kieran Yap 5/6/24 Above: The Australia U23’s mob Ana Margraf after her 80th minute equaliser. Australia U23’s 2-2 Poland U20’s (5-3 on penalties) Australia’s Under 23 team has ended the Four Nations Tournament on a high with a win on penalties over Poland. Mel Andreatta’s substitution’s made a huge impact, as Alana Cerne andContinue reading “Margraf magic wins it for Aussie U23’s”
Lydia Williams, Number One
By Genevieve Henry and Kieran Yap (5/6/24). With Lydia Williams set to retire from international football, Impetus Football looks back at the impact she had during her career, and the legacy she leaves on and off the field. When Lydia Williams made her debut for The Matildas it was a different era. Five years onContinue reading “Lydia Williams, Number One”
Clinical Sweden defeats Australia U23’s
By Kieran Yap 30/5/24 Above: Chloe Lincoln looks on after Sweden’s third goal. Sweden 3-0 Australia The Australian Under 23’s began the four nations tournament with a 3-0 loss to Sweden. The damage was done in the first half with two early goals from Johanna Renmark and a close rang finish from Ebba Handfast settlingContinue reading “Clinical Sweden defeats Australia U23’s”
Bringing Matildas history to the screen: the making of Trailblazers
By Kieran Yap 29/5/24 On June 4, a new documentary about the rise of women’s football in Australia will air on Stan. Impetus spoke to Maggie Miles and Maggie Eudes, the co-directors of Trailblazers about bringing this story to the screen. In the afterglow of the 2023 Women’s World Cup, and in the lead upContinue reading “Bringing Matildas history to the screen: the making of Trailblazers”
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