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”
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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”
Heidelberg hit four past Brunswick Juventus
Brunswick Juventus 0-4 Heidelberg United By Kieran Yap 21/5/24 A Sarah O’Donoghue inspired Heidelberg United won their third game of the season in a relentless display against Brunswick Juventus. The final score was 4-0 at CB Smith Reserve, but it could easily have been more, with a new signing helping transform The Bergers fortunes inContinue reading “Heidelberg hit four past Brunswick Juventus”
Australia U23 side combines three great youth teams
By Kieran Yap 16/5/24 Above: Peta Trimis via Football Australia Mel Andreatta has named Australia’s Under 23 squad to compete in the four nations tournament in Sweden this year. Perth Goalkeeper Morgan Aquino has earned her first call up while 11 players from the U20 squad to qualify for the World Cup will also beContinue reading “Australia U23 side combines three great youth teams”
Bulleen score seven against Bentleigh
By Kieran Yap 14/5/24 Bulleen Lions won their fifth consecutive game with a dominant display at the Veneto Club against Bentleigh Greens. The Round Eight clash saw the newly promoted side travel to the home of the premiers, and Cailtin Friend’s team was in the mood to entertain with a 7-0 win that pushes themContinue reading “Bulleen score seven against Bentleigh”
Junior Matildas look to be more clinical and rebound against Japan
By Kieran Yap 8/5/24 Above: The Junior Matildas. Photo Via AFC The Junior Matildas will look to bounce back after a 3-0 loss to China in the U17 Asian Cup. Australia will play Japan on Friday, and coach Rae Dower has identified that her players need to be more clinical to get a result. AustraliaContinue reading “Junior Matildas look to be more clinical and rebound against Japan”
“I had belief that I was going to do well in these finals” – Shea Connors reflects on her match winning moment
By Kieran Yap 7/5/24 Barely two minutes after entering the Grand Final, Shea Connors scored the goal to crown Sydney FC Champions. She talks to Impetus about that moment, and all that lead up to it. It would have been a brilliant goal in any context. The scores were locked at 0-0 and with MelbourneContinue reading ““I had belief that I was going to do well in these finals” – Shea Connors reflects on her match winning moment”
Impetus A-League Women Awards 2023/2024
Impetus writers voted on the best three players and coaches for the 2023/24 season of the A-League Women. It was a big season with some stellar performances and intriguing narratives. Here, we reveal who was voted in our top three spots for both categories, and members of our team covering the league this season explainContinue reading “Impetus A-League Women Awards 2023/2024”
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