NPL Victoria Women Round Eight Wrap

Kieran Yap provides his weekly round-up of all the action from the Victoria NPL Women’s competition. (25/5/22). Above: Calder United (white) take on Box Hill United during Round Eight. Photo: Jack Dilks/171819  South Melbourne backed up their first win of the season with a 3-3 draw with Bulleen Lions FC in Round Eight. A see-sawing contest saw Bulleen takeContinue reading “NPL Victoria Women Round Eight Wrap”

Analysis: Lyon’s Joy Tinged With Carpenter Agony

By Kieran Yap (22/5/22). Above: Olympique Lyonnais celebrate their win over Barcelona in Turin last night. Photo: OL Feminin Barcelona had scored 148 goals and conceded just 11 this season. They were the holders of the trophy, having dismantled a star-studded Chelsea side last time. The Ballon D’or winning Alexia Putellas was in the line-upContinue reading “Analysis: Lyon’s Joy Tinged With Carpenter Agony”

NPL Victoria Women Round Seven Wrap

Kieran Yap provides his weekly round-up of all the action from the Victoria NPL Women’s competition. As usual, there is a detailed report on one game and a wrap of all the other matches along with photos (18/5/22). Above: Action from Heidelberg United (yellow) against Bulleen Lions. Photo: Gold Leaf Creative. MAIN REPORT OF THE WEEK: Heidelberg United 3-0 Bulleen LionsContinue reading “NPL Victoria Women Round Seven Wrap”

“The Women’s Game Wins Again”

Ahead of tomorrow’s FA Cup Final at Wembley, Impetus’ Kieran Yap heard from the head coaches of both teams for us – Emma Hayes of Chelsea, and Manchester City‘s Gareth Taylor (14/5/22). Manchester City and Chelsea have a strong mutual respect, and both managers are predicting a high-quality match in front of a potentially record-breakingContinue reading ““The Women’s Game Wins Again””

NPL Victoria Women Round Six Wrap

Kieran Yap provides his weekly round-up of all the action from the Victoria NPL Women’s competition. As usual, there is a detailed report on one game and a wrap of all the other matches along with photos (11/5/22). Above: Aerial action between Alamein (blue) and Bayside United. Photo: Gary Cook via Bayside United. MAIN REPORT OF THE WEEK: AlameinContinue reading “NPL Victoria Women Round Six Wrap”

“This Is A Joy” – Emma Hayes On Chelsea’s Must-Win Match

Impetus’ Kieran Yap heard from Chelsea boss Emma Hayes and key player Millie Bright at today’s media conference ahead of Sunday’s huge game against Manchester United (6/5/22). Photo: Chelsea head coach Emma Hayes was in positive form at today’s media conference. Photo: Sky Sports. Chelsea coach Emma Hayes is not feeling the pressure in theContinue reading ““This Is A Joy” – Emma Hayes On Chelsea’s Must-Win Match”

NPL Victoria Women Round Five Wrap

Kieran Yap provides his weekly round-up of all the action from the Victoria NPL Women’s competition. As usual, there is a detailed report on one game and a wrap of all the other matches along with photos (3/5/22). Above: Calder United (white) on the charge against Bayside United. Photo: Jack Dilks 171819. Bayside United 0-6 Calder United CalderContinue reading “NPL Victoria Women Round Five Wrap”

FAWSL Media Conferences: Chelsea and Reading News

Impetus was represented in FA Women’s Super League media conferences by Kieran Yap, who heard from Chelsea head coach Emma Hayes ahead of their game with Tottenham Hotspur, and Abi Ticehurst, who spoke to Reading boss Kelly Chambers as she prepares her team to face West Ham United (22/4/22). Above: Chelsea head coach Emma HayesContinue reading “FAWSL Media Conferences: Chelsea and Reading News”

NPL Victoria Round Three Wrap

Kieran Yap provides his weekly round-up of all the action from the Victoria NPL Women’s competition. As usual, there is a detailed report of one game and a wrap of all the other games along with photos (19/4/22). Above: Celebrations for Box Hill United after Candela Ferreyra Bas‘ late leveller against Bayside United. Photo: Joaotam.Continue reading “NPL Victoria Round Three Wrap”

It’s Never Goodbye To ‘Never Say Die’

Impetus’ Kieran Yap reflects on Australia’s two friendlies with New Zealand over the past five days and hails the return of the team’s famed ‘Never Say Die’ spirit along with the faith to stick to the game plan (13/4/22). Above: Alex Chidiac in full flow in yesterday’s Australia v New Zealand game in Canberra. TheContinue reading “It’s Never Goodbye To ‘Never Say Die’”