Kieran Yap analyses Australia’s 3-2 desperately disappointing 3-2 loss to the Republic of Ireland and shows how the Young Matildas class of 2019 are starting to make their mark in the senior side. He also argues that less game time in upcoming friendlies for Sam Kerr will be to everyone’s benefit in the future. Above:Continue reading “The Case For More Game Time For ‘Old’ Young Matildas”
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Ashford Town & Impetus’ FAWSL Predictions
Ahead of the new Barclays FAWSL season which kicks off this Friday, Ellie Luscombe, Lucy Potter and Charlotte Baker from Impetus partner club Ashford Town (Middx) joined up with three of the site’s writers, Ben Gilby, Kris Goman, and Kieran Yap to discuss their predictions for the season. PREDICTED CHAMPIONS: Ellie: Chelsea as I feelContinue reading “Ashford Town & Impetus’ FAWSL Predictions”
That Was Fun
Kieran Yap reviews Australia’s record run at the Olympics and sees huge positives in not only the team’s fortunes and future prospects, but in the way they brought fans together and connected with them (8/8/21). Above: Sam Kerr celebrates her last gasp goal to take the Quarter-Final with Great Britain into Extra Time. Photo: GettyContinue reading “That Was Fun”
The #ImpetusFamily Previews The Olympic Final
Impetus presently sponsor seven players and have a further four content partner clubs at grassroots level. Here, for the first time, each of the players, clubs and our editorial team come together to each predict who will win the Gold medal and who they thought was the best player in Tokyo. Above: Olympic Medals areContinue reading “The #ImpetusFamily Previews The Olympic Final”
Olympic Semi Preview: Australia v Sweden
By Kieran Yap Above: Kyra Cooney Cross and Madelen Janogy battle it out when the two nations met in the group stage last week. Photo: Getty Images Focus on Australia: Australia played the long game. They used the pre-tournament matches to experiment with new systems and tactics and altered their game to fit each groupContinue reading “Olympic Semi Preview: Australia v Sweden”
Matildas Historic Win Built On Flexibility & New Found Depth
Impetus’ Kieran Yap reflects on Australia’s dramatic victory over Great Britain, and how the Tony Gustavsson era is beginning to show new opportunities and new hope. Above: The Australian squad come together after yesterday’s match with Great Britain. Photo: Getty Images. In previous tournaments the biggest issue with The Matildas has been flexibility and depth.Continue reading “Matildas Historic Win Built On Flexibility & New Found Depth”
Matildas Pragmatism A Sign Of A Maturing Team
Kieran Yap analyses Australia’s performance against the USA yesterday and sees signs of a positive future. Pictured above: The Matildas team that took on the USA on Tuesday. Photo: Getty Images. A lot gets said about playing football in keeping with The Matildas identity. Fans are used to brave, attacking football. We have become accustomedContinue reading “Matildas Pragmatism A Sign Of A Maturing Team”
Things Are Getting Better, But Are We Out Of Time?
Kieran Yap reviews The Matildas performance in their game with Sweden yesterday and sees continued green shoots ahead of their final group game with the USA. The Matildas team who took on Sweden yesterday is pictured above via Football Australia. Five weeks ago, Australia drew 0-0 with Sweden in an encouraging if not inspiring performance.Continue reading “Things Are Getting Better, But Are We Out Of Time?”
Aussie Attack Clicks But Sweden Will Punish Missed Chances
By Kieran Yap Above: The Matildas celebrate Sam Kerr’s goal against New Zealand. Photo: The Guardian In the five games prior to the Olympics, the question was how to best “activate Sam Kerr?” The opening game against New Zealand and the first half in particular showed that it is about getting the best out ofContinue reading “Aussie Attack Clicks But Sweden Will Punish Missed Chances”
Playtime is Over, It’s Time For The Games To Begin
By Kieran Yap Australia lost for the fifth straight time in a row against Japan earlier this week in their final warm up game before the Olympics (pictured above via Getty Images), but Tony Gustavsson has remained consistent in his messaging that the results do not matter. He has maintained from the first game ofContinue reading “Playtime is Over, It’s Time For The Games To Begin”
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