By Kieran Yap 9/3/24 Above: Australia line up to face Chinse Taipei in the final group game. Photo: Football Australia/Tiff Williams Australia has qualified for the Under 20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. Goals to Jessika Nash, Zara Kruger and Claudia Cicco gave The Young Matildas a comfortable win over Chinese Taipei and guaranteed themContinue reading “Young Matildas qualify for U20 Women’s World Cup in style”
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Young Matildas get the job done early, and edge closer to the World Cup
By Kieran Yap 7/3/24 Above: The Australian U20’s. Photo: Tiff Williams/Football Australia Australia sit on top of group A after beating a determined and defensive Uzbekistan The Young Matildas have won their second group game in the Under 20 Asian Cup with a 2-0 result against Uzbekistan. First half goals to Daniela Galic and PetaContinue reading “Young Matildas get the job done early, and edge closer to the World Cup”
‘There’s a lot of determination in this squad’- Sasha Grove and Daniela Galic speak from The Young Matildas camp
By Kieran Yap 5/3/24 Above: Sasha Grove via Football Australia. After their gusty 2-1 win over South Korea, The Young Matildas have every right to be buoyant, but are still remaining focussed on the task at hand as they prepare to face Uzbekistan in the U20 Asian Cup. Despite the unplayable conditions, Australia was able toContinue reading “‘There’s a lot of determination in this squad’- Sasha Grove and Daniela Galic speak from The Young Matildas camp”
Match Report: Newcastle Jets 1-1 Perth Glory
By Kieran Yap 3/3/24 MelindaJ Barbieri’s volleyed equaliser gave Newcastle a deserved point at home against Perth Glory. In an attacking game, filled with chances for both sides it was the Jets playmaker who scored the goal that could be crucial to their season. Above: Newcastle and Perth Glory battle for possession. Photo: Newcastle JetsContinue reading “Match Report: Newcastle Jets 1-1 Perth Glory”
Young Matildas start Asian Cup with a momentous win
By Kieran Yap 3/3/24 A combination of incredible mentality, and an ability to adapt on the field and coaches bench delivered Australia’s Under 20 team a win for the ages. Above: Peta Trimis (middle), Daniela Galic and Lara Gooch celebrate Australia’s equaliser against South Korea. Photo: Football Australia Leah Blayney’s Young Matildas have begun theirContinue reading “Young Matildas start Asian Cup with a momentous win”
Football Australia to release Matildas Goalkeeper kits for the first time
Ahead of the sold out match in Melbourne, Nike’s iconic goalkeeper jersey will be available for fans. It will be the first time that any Australian goalkeeper kit has been released to the public. By Kieran Yap 26/2/24 Above: Mackenzie Arnold. Photo: Cat Bryant. Matildas fans can throw their hands up in triumph as thoughContinue reading “Football Australia to release Matildas Goalkeeper kits for the first time”
“We’re not overcome by the occasion”- Amy Sayer and Matildas head to Tashkent
By Kieran Yap 22/2/24 After completing their training camp in Dubai, The Matildas are on the way to Tashkent to play Uzbekistan in the final stage of Olympic qualifying and Amy Sayer says that preparations have been going well. “It’s as normal,” she told the media of the buildup. “We’re not overcome by the occasion.”Continue reading ““We’re not overcome by the occasion”- Amy Sayer and Matildas head to Tashkent”
Match Report: Perth Glory 1-3 Central Coast Mariners
By Kieran Yap 19/2/4 Above: Kyah Simon scores for Central Coast Mariners. Photo: Central Coast Mariners Kyah Simon’s first goal since returning to the A-League Women helped Central Coast Mariners to a 3-1 win and continue Perth Glory’s recent struggles. Emily Husband’s visiting team was able to overcome a first half deficit with a strongContinue reading “Match Report: Perth Glory 1-3 Central Coast Mariners”
A-League Women Awards: Round 16
Members of the Impetus team of contributors covering the competition unveil their choices of player, coach, and event of the week. We’ll keep a tally of all the votes and just before Finals, reveal which player and coach have received the most votes across the season to be named the Impetus A-League Women Player and Coach of the Season 14/2/24.Continue reading “A-League Women Awards: Round 16”
A-League Women Awards: Round 15
Members of the Impetus team of contributors covering the competition unveil their choices of player, coach, and event of the week. We’ll keep a tally of all the votes and just before Finals, reveal which player and coach have received the most votes across the season to be named the Impetus A-League Women Player and Coach of the Season 8/2/24Continue reading “A-League Women Awards: Round 15”
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