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”
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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”
I Wouldn’t Want To Support Any Other Team
Above: It’s time for the Matildas to come together and deliver at the Asia Cup which starts today. Photo: Football Australia. Kieran Yap previews Australia’s Asia Cup campaign which kicks off against Indonesia tomorrow (20/1/22). As fans, it is a little bit different before an international tournament. There are nerves, excitement and a slight changeContinue reading “I Wouldn’t Want To Support Any Other Team”
Sydney Smash Six In Statement-Making Win
Sydney FC 6-0 Canberra United Report by Kieran Yap. Exclusive pitchside photos by Kris Goman (15/1/22) Above: Canberra United goalkeeper Keeley Richards reaches for the ball under pressure. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. This was always going to be a tough game for Canberra United. They are without a win as the season approaches theContinue reading “Sydney Smash Six In Statement-Making Win”
Pollicina’s Class Settles Tight Tussle
Adelaide United 0-1 Melbourne City By Kieran Yap (15/1/22) Above: Rhianna Pollicina jumps for joy after scoring Melbourne City’s match-winner. Photo: Melbourne City. A single goal was all that separated Melbourne City and Adelaide United at Coopers Stadium. Both teams went into this game with unique disruptions. City was a victim of their own successContinue reading “Pollicina’s Class Settles Tight Tussle”
Reds Get Season Firing
Canberra United 1-3 Adelaide United By Kieran Yap (8/1/22) Above: Adelaide United celebrate after sealing a second straight win which renews their hopes of a first Finals place. Photo: A-League Women. Canberra United hosted Adelaide United in their second game in three days. The home side had fought out a tough but exciting draw withContinue reading “Reds Get Season Firing”
Impetus Achievers Awards
With three games and late drama, Round Five of the A-League Women had plenty to enjoy. Our writing team covering the competition Ben Gilby, Kris Goman, and Kieran Yap are joined this week by Catherine Paquette to hand out our awards for the week (3/1/22). Above: Mackenzie Hawkesby – the choice of Ben, Kris, andContinue reading “Impetus Achievers Awards”
Impetus 2021 Awards
It’s been another great year for women’s football and seven Impetus writers, Ben Gilby, Catherine Paquette, Darrell Allen, Jean-Pierre Thiesset, Kate Tigchelaar, Kieran Yap, and Kris Goman highlight their player, coach, moment, and unsung hero of the year. In true Impetus style, there are representatives from the top flight and grassroots levels of the women’sContinue reading “Impetus 2021 Awards”
Williams X-Factor Seals Victory
Brisbane Roar 2-3 Melbourne Victory By Kieran Yap (18/12/21) Above: Melbourne Victory celebrate Catherine Zimmerman’s match deciding third goal with five minutes to play. Photo: @gomvfc. Lynn Williams was the difference in a tightly contested attacking match between Melbourne Victory and Brisbane Roar. The results of the first two rounds show that Brisbane had twoContinue reading “Williams X-Factor Seals Victory”
Defending Champs Come From Behind To Seal Victory
Melbourne City 1-2 Melbourne Victory By Kieran Yap (12/12/21) Above: Melbourne Victory’s Claudie Bunge (3) tries to hold off Melbourne City’s Hannah Wilkinson. Photo: @gomvfc The champions had named Alex Chidiac and Lyn Williams in their matchday squad and they were coming off a 5-1 thrashing of Adelaide United, But Melbourne City were not thereContinue reading “Defending Champs Come From Behind To Seal Victory”
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