The weekend’s Round 11 of the Liberty A-League Women was, arguably one of the greatest in the competition’s history. There was the historic first-ever win for Wellington Phoenix and a record defeat for Brisbane Roar. If that wasn’t enough there were 23 goals in five matches. Impetus’ writing team for the competition, Kieran Yap, KrisContinue reading “Impetus Achievers Awards”
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Sydney Seal The Win Amidst Late Drama
Newcastle Jets 0-1 Sydney FC By Kieran Yap (13/2/22) Above: Princess Ibini celebrates after scoring the winning goal. Photo: Sydney FC. In the last game of a massive weekend of football, Sydney FC travelled to play Newcastle Jets. The only team to score against the defending premiers named a full-strength side for the first timeContinue reading “Sydney Seal The Win Amidst Late Drama”
Phoenix Rise To Record Historic Win
Above: Wellington Phoenix celebrate after their historic 3-0 win at Canberra United. Photo: Wellington Phoenix. Canberra United 0-3 Wellington Phoenix By Kieran Yap (11/2/22) It finally happened. It looked likely for a few weeks as Wellington Phoenix rapidly developed from a team holding on to a team expecting to win. After narrow, heartbreaking losses againstContinue reading “Phoenix Rise To Record Historic Win”
Victory Dance To Hendrix’s Tune
Newcastle Jets 0-1 Melbourne Victory By Kieran Yap (8/2/22) Above: Melbourne Victory’s Brooke Hendrix celebrates her debut goal to the delight of her new teammates. Photo: A-League Women. ‘Football Frenzy’ started on Tuesday night when Melbourne Victory travelled to play the Newcastle Jets. Victory’s season would have best been described as interrupted so far withContinue reading “Victory Dance To Hendrix’s Tune”
McNamara Aids City In Hard Fought Win
Melbourne City 2-1 Western Sydney Wanderers By Kieran Yap (6/2/22) Above: City celebrations. Photo: Melbourne City. Melbourne City maintained second position and continued to nip at the heels of Sydney FC with a hard-fought win over Western Sydney Wanderers. The resurgent former champions welcomed back Holly McNamara to the line-up. After limping off against ThailandContinue reading “McNamara Aids City In Hard Fought Win”
Adelaide Continue Red Hot Form in Finals Race
Above: Newcastle Jets’ Elizabeth Eddy curls in a free-kick at Coopers Stadium last night. Photo: Adelaide United. Adelaide United 3-0 Newcastle Jets By Kieran Yap (5/2/22) I do not want to jinx them, but this looks like it might finally be the year Adelaide makes the top four. A 3-0 win over the Newcastle JetsContinue reading “Adelaide Continue Red Hot Form in Finals Race”
Matildas Need To Learn But Expectations Need To Change
Above: The Matildas gather after the final whistle in Pune yesterday which signalled their exit from the Asia Cup. Photo: Football Australia. After their shocking exit from the AFC Asia Cup at the Quarter-Final stages, Kieran Yap considers whether it is time to evaluate what success at next year’s home World Cup would look likeContinue reading “Matildas Need To Learn But Expectations Need To Change”
More Roars Of Frustration At The Death For Brisbane
Brisbane Roar 1-2 Melbourne City By Kieran Yap (29/1/22) Above: Hannah Wilkinson in possession for Melbourne City at Moreton Daily Stadium today. Photo: Brisbane Roar. Melbourne City returned to winning ways and Brisbane Roar suffered another heartbreaking defeat on Saturday afternoon. Brisbane began the stronger of the sides. The midfield anchored by Ayesha Norrie andContinue reading “More Roars Of Frustration At The Death For Brisbane”
Job Done And New Hope Emerges
Above: Australia’s starting line-up against Thailand on Thursday, including four players making their full debuts. Photo provided to Impetus by: Football Australia. Kieran Yap reviews the performances of the Matildas debut making players in the Asia Cup along with those who have come into the squad under Tony Gustavsson’s tenure (28/1/22). Australia got the jobContinue reading “Job Done And New Hope Emerges”
Australia Keep Their Heads As Kerr Scores With Hers
Philippines 0-4 Australia By Kieran Yap (24/1/22) Above: The Matildas in the huddle. After a first half when they couldn’t take their chances, it got better in the second period. Photo: Football Australia. The Matildas guaranteed progression into the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup with a 4-0 win over a stubborn Philippines side in Mumbai.Continue reading “Australia Keep Their Heads As Kerr Scores With Hers”
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