Sydney go back to back and clinch a record breaking fifth Grand Final win

Melbourne City 0-1 Sydney FC by Ben Gilby (4/5/24) Above: Sydney FC celebrate Shea Connors’ winning goal at AAMI Park today. Photo: A-League Women. Shea Connors’ goal just over 20 minutes from the end sealed Sydney FC’s record-breaking fifth A-League Women Grand Final win in a hugely enjoyable tactical battle at AAMI Park today. HeadContinue reading “Sydney go back to back and clinch a record breaking fifth Grand Final win”

Bryleeh Henry’s birthday plans: A Championship for City

By Emma Burke 3/5/24 Melbourne City’s attack has looked unstoppable in recent weeks. Dangerous wingback Bryleeh Henry talks to Impetus Football about her change in position and season so far. According to Bryleeh Henry, the result of Saturday’s A-League Women’s Grand Final between Melbourne City and Sydney FC will make for either “the best orContinue reading “Bryleeh Henry’s birthday plans: A Championship for City”

Stott & Vidosic: “Getting back to this level has been so hard” but City are ready

by Ava-Marianne Elliott (2/5/24) Above: Melbourne City defender Rebekah Stott and head coach Dario Vidosic speaking to the media today at AAMI Park ahead of Saturday’s A-League Women Grand Final against Sydney FC. Image: Melbourne City. Melbourne City boss Dario Vidosic outlined his belief that Saturday’s A-League Women Grand Final will be a fitting endContinue reading “Stott & Vidosic: “Getting back to this level has been so hard” but City are ready”

City outshoot Jets to make the Grand Final

Melbourne City 3-0 Newcastle Jets Melbourne City win 6-0 on aggregate. By Kieran Yap 28/4/24 Above: Melissa Barbieri celebrates Melbourne City’s win after the final whistle. Photo: Melbourne City Melbourne City have advanced to the A-League Women Grand Final with a 3-0 win in the second leg of their semi final against the Newcastle Jets.Continue reading “City outshoot Jets to make the Grand Final”

Vidosic: “We want to retain calm in the chaos”

by Ben Gilby (27/4/24) Above: Dario Vidosic speaking to the media ahead of tomorrow’s semi-final second leg with Newcastle Jets. Image: Melbourne City. Melbourne City head coach Dario Vidosic emphasised repeatedly to the media ahead of tomorrow’s A-League Women semi-final second leg that the tie isn’t over despite his team holding a 3-0 lead overContinue reading “Vidosic: “We want to retain calm in the chaos””

City combative and clinical in Semi-Final win over Jets

Newcastle Jets 0-3 Melbourne City By Kieran Yap Above: a record crowd arrived at Maitland Sports Ground to watch Newcastle vs Melbourne City. Image: Newcastle Jets A clinical Melbourne City have won the first leg of the semi final against The Newcastle Jets 3-0. Goals to Daniela Galic, Emina Ekic and Shelby McMahon gave CityContinue reading “City combative and clinical in Semi-Final win over Jets”

Strap yourselves in – it’s Finals time

by Emma Burke (11/4/24) Above: (Left to right) Melbourne City’s Julia Grosso, Rachel Lowe of Melbourne Victory, and Western United’s Catherine Zimmerman at the Hosier Lane media event. Photo provided to Impetus by: Getty Images via Western United. The A-League Women Finals are almost upon us, and earlier this week the Victoria triumvirate of MelbourneContinue reading “Strap yourselves in – it’s Finals time”

City secure Premiers Plate

Perth Glory 1-2 Melbourne City by Jonathon Hagger with additional reporting from Ben Gilby (31/3/24) Above: A battle for possession at Macedonia Park today. Photo: Perth Glory. Melbourne City secured the victory they needed to lift the Premier’s Plate in Western Australia. Dario Vidosic’s side took advantage of Sydney FC’s final-week failure to secure threeContinue reading “City secure Premiers Plate”

City hit form ahead of finals

Melbourne City 3-0 Central Coast Mariners By Kieran Yap 23/3/24 Above: Taylor Otto seals the game for Melbourne City. Photo: Melbourne City. Melbourne City kept their title hopes alive with a 3-0 win over the Central Coast Mariners. Goals to Hannah Wilkinson, Emina Ekic and Taylor Otto mean that if results go their way tomorrowContinue reading “City hit form ahead of finals”

Melbourne derby ends in goalless draw

Melbourne Victory 0-0 Melbourne City By Kieran Yap 17/3/24 Above: Emily Gielnik (left) is pursued by Karly Roestbakken. Photo: Melbourne Victory The Melbourne derby ended in stalemate after both sides spurned chances to take all three points on Sunday afternoon. Melbourne Victory entered the match on a hot streak. They had scored 13 goals inContinue reading “Melbourne derby ends in goalless draw”