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”
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Young Matildas squad blessed with experience and excitement
By Kieran Yap (9/8/24) Above: Young Matildas striker Kahli Johnson (L) Emilia Murray and Ella O’Grady with manager Leah Blayney. Photo: Tiffany Williams/Football Australia. The Australian team to compete for the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup is one of experience, depth and has plenty of attacking potential. Young Matildas manager Leah Blayney has namedContinue reading “Young Matildas squad blessed with experience and excitement”
The Matildas manager short list
By Genevieve Henry and Kieran Yap (2/8/24). Above: Melissa Andreatta. Photo: Aleksander Kostadinoski Football Australia must now move to find a new head coach of The Matildas. With the exception of 2020 (and COVID lockdowns) the next 12 months ahead are the first in recent times without a major tournament and that grants time toContinue reading “The Matildas manager short list”
The Best of The Best: Matildas selection in the 70’s
By Kieran Yap 24/7/24 Above: The 1978 Australian Team selected from the National Championships. Photo: Matildas Alumni. The 1978 Australia team was the result of an intense, competitive selection process. Impetus looks back at the National Championships. Whenever a Matildas squad is announced there is inevitable discussion. Some fans favourite miss out, others are inContinue reading “The Best of The Best: Matildas selection in the 70’s”
Olympics Preview: Australia
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”
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”
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