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’”

NPL Victoria Women Round Two 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 games along with photos (11/4/22). Above: Action from Calder United (white) v Football Victoria Emerging. Photo: Jack Dilks (171819). MAIN REPORT OFContinue reading “NPL Victoria Women Round Two Wrap”

NPL Victoria Women Round One Wrap

Impetus’ Kieran Yap begins his new weekly round-up of all the action from the women’s NPL competition in Victoria. Each week there will be a detailed report of the match of the week plus a summary of the other games (5/4/22). Above: Bulleen Lions’ crop of Melbourne Victory A-League Women champions pictured before the gameContinue reading “NPL Victoria Women Round One Wrap”

Grand Final Analysis: The Influence Of Amy Jackson

Kieran Yap analyzes yesterday’s A-League Women Grand Final and the influential role that Amy Jackson has on her Melbourne Victory team (28/3/22). Above: Melbourne Victory celebrate after winning the A-League Women Grand Final. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. There are some things that are more noticeable when you watch Melbourne Victory up close. The wayContinue reading “Grand Final Analysis: The Influence Of Amy Jackson”

Melbourne Victory: One Win From A Legendary Season

Impetus’ Kieran Yap has closely followed Melbourne Victory’s fortunes this season. Ahead of their Grand Final against Sydney FC on Sunday, he reviews a challenging campaign that now looks to have all come good at the right time (24/3/22). Above: Melbourne Victory celebrate after clinching their Grand Final place with a win over cross-city rivalsContinue reading “Melbourne Victory: One Win From A Legendary Season”

Victory Set Up Grand Final Re-Match

Melbourne City 1-3 Melbourne Victory By Kieran Yap (20/3/22) Above: Melbourne Victory celebrate reaching another Grand Final after defeating their cross-city rivals Melbourne City in today’s Preliminary Final. Photo: Melbourne Victory. Melbourne Victory have secured a Grand Final appearance against Premiers Sydney FC after a 3-1 win over Melbourne City in the Preliminary Final. TheContinue reading “Victory Set Up Grand Final Re-Match”

Victory End Adelaide’s Historic Season

Adelaide United 1-2 Melbourne Victory Above: Lia Privitelli puts Melbourne Victory ahead at Coopers Stadium today. Photo: Melbourne Victory. By Kieran Yap (13/3/22) After one of the toughest months of scheduling in A-League history, Melbourne Victory have emerged with their best performance of the season to beat Adelaide United 2-1 in the semi final. Victory playedContinue reading “Victory End Adelaide’s Historic Season”

Sydney Success As Premier’s Plate Is Retained

Adelaide United 0-1 Sydney FC Above: Sydney FC celebrate winning the Premier’s Plate after defeating Adelaide United at Coopers Stadium today. Photo: Sydney FC. By Kieran Yap (6/3/22) The title would be decided in Adelaide. Sydney FC travelled south in need of a draw to finish top of the table. A chaotic first half yieldedContinue reading “Sydney Success As Premier’s Plate Is Retained”

City Get The Win But Will It Be Enough?

Western Sydney Wanderers 0-2 Melbourne City Above: Flying high – Melbourne City’s Hannah Wilkinson (right). Photo: Melbourne City. By Kieran Yap (6/3/22) Melbourne City travelled to play the Wanderers with a chance to jump into first place place in the league. A win against Western Sydney would mean that Sydney FC would need at leastContinue reading “City Get The Win But Will It Be Enough?”