Tag Archives: Kieran Yap

NPLW Vic R14: Box Hill find a way past Boroondara

By Kieran Yap 1/7/25 Above: Box Hill United score the winning goal from the penalty spot. Box Hill and Boroondara-Carey played out a five goal thriller, with Sofia Sakalis’s solo run helping decide the game. Box Hill entered Round 14 with the announcement of a new signing. Dual Melbourne City premiership winner Rhianna Pollicina returnedContinue reading “NPLW Vic R14: Box Hill find a way past Boroondara”

NPLW Vic R13: A spectacular scoreless draw

By Kieran Yap Above: Fiorina Iaria is brought down by Akeisha Sandhu. Photo: Passion Creations. Round 13 of the Victorian NPLW saw some stunning goals, but the game of the round was a nil-all draw between FV Academy and South Melbourne. When these two sides met in Round Two, it was an exciting, if one-sidedContinue reading “NPLW Vic R13: A spectacular scoreless draw”

NPLW VIC R12: Levin lands with a Bergers Brace

By Kieran Yap 17/6/26 Above: new Heidelberg United signing Tamar Levin. Photo: Adrian Geremia for Heidelberg Utd. Heidelberg United have increased their lead at the summit of the table with a 4-0 win over fellow top four side Boroondara Carey Eagles. Tamar Levin marked her arrival in the league with a brace while Sawa MatsudaContinue reading “NPLW VIC R12: Levin lands with a Bergers Brace”

NPLW Vic Round 11: Karaparidis turns on style on Box Hill win

By Kieran Yap 4/6/25 Above: Georgina Karaparidis surfs the corner flag. Box Hill United defeated Preston Lions 3-1 in a game of spectacular goals and relentless attacking football. Box Hill entered round 11 struggling for wins, but goal scoring has not been a recent problem, especially with rising star Georgina Karaparidis in for form. TheContinue reading “NPLW Vic Round 11: Karaparidis turns on style on Box Hill win”

The pros and cons of Joe Montemurro as Matildas coach

Above: Joe Montemurro while coaching the A-League All Stars in 2024 Impetus writers look at the reasons for optimism and concern following Joe Montemurro’s arrival as the Matildas coach. Why we’re optimistic: By Ella Mcshane In a widely anticipated move, Joe Montemurro has been announced as the next head coach of the CommBank Matildas. While theContinue reading “The pros and cons of Joe Montemurro as Matildas coach”

NPLW Vic Round 10: Heidelberg hold on against Bulleen

By Kieran Yap 28/5/25 Above: Cameron Barriero leads celebrations after scoring against Bulleen. Heidelberg United took their chances to record a 2-1 win away to Bulleen Lions and extend their lead at the top of the table. A free kick from Cameron Barriero and an opportunist finish from Sawa Matsuda were enough to survive aContinue reading “NPLW Vic Round 10: Heidelberg hold on against Bulleen”

NPLW Vic Round 9: Groba stars for Royals in 5-1 win

By Kieran Yap 22/5/25 Above: Ava Groba scores for Essendon Royals Ava Groba was the star as Essendon Royals defeated FV Academy 5-1 in Round Nine of Victoria’s NPLW. The attacker produced a goal of her own and set up another with a brilliant pass in a game where Academy striker Kayla Jugovic scored forContinue reading “NPLW Vic Round 9: Groba stars for Royals in 5-1 win”

”I’d do anything for the team and anything for us to win”- Jancevski hungry for a trophy with Victory

By Kieran Yap/ interview conducted by Isabelle Campbell. 17/5/25 Above: Alana Jancevski. Photo: A-Leagues Alana Jancevski is preparing for her second Grand Final in less than 12 months. The Victory Star and goal of the year nominee lifted an NPLW Championship trophy with Victorian club Heidelberg United in the off-season. Now she is back atContinue reading “”I’d do anything for the team and anything for us to win”- Jancevski hungry for a trophy with Victory”

Why Victory can win the Grand Final

By Kieran Yap 16/5/25 Above: Melbourne Victory. Photo: A–League It is a sporting cliche that a great team is better than a team of great players. This season has shown that Melbourne Victory is both at once , and they can prove it on Sunday. Melbourne Victory are in form. They are undefeated in 15Continue reading “Why Victory can win the Grand Final”