by Ben Gilby (21/4/23). Above: Melbourne Victory boss Jeff Hopkins speaking to the media ahead of tomorrow’s Preliminary Final at Sydney FC. Image: Melbourne Victory. Melbourne Victory head coach Jeff Hopkins emphasised to the media today that his team has totally recovered from 120 minutes of dramatic Semi-Final action and are prepared to deny SydneyContinue reading “Jeff Hopkins: Previous GFs have no bearing – We’re focussed on getting that result”
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Stunning Victory in the game that had it all
Melbourne City 3-3 Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory win 4-1 on penalties Above: Melbourne Victory celebrate their penalty shoot-out victory in today’s sensational Elimination Final. Photo: Keep Up. by Ben Gilby (15/4/23). Melbourne Victory have defeated cross-city rivals Melbourne City in an absolute thriller of an encounter at a sodden Casey Fields today. This was anContinue reading “Stunning Victory in the game that had it all”
A-League Women Finals Media Conferences
Ben Gilby reports on all of the four competing sides’ media events from earlier today (14/4/23). Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory Saturday MELBOURNE CITY: Melbourne City head coach Dario Vidosic has revealed that Holly McNamara is “fine” and poised to play a part in his team’s do-or-die Semi-Final with Melbourne Victory tomorrow. McNamara was withdrawnContinue reading “A-League Women Finals Media Conferences”
The Impetus A-League Women’s finals preview: Week One
by Jonathan Tay and Kieran Yap (13/4/23) Above: Cortnee Vine (left) and Mackenzie Hawkesby (right) hold up the premiers plate for top-placed Sydney FC. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. The regular season is over, and the top four has been decided. Melbourne Victory will face off against Melbourne City on Saturday afternoon. The winner willContinue reading “The Impetus A-League Women’s finals preview: Week One”
A-League Women Weekly Awards
For the final time this season, the Impetus team of writers and photographers covering the A-League Women select their player, coach, and event of the week. This week’s votes will be tallied up with all of the others this season, and we’ll be announcing the player and coach who has received the most weekly votesContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”
Phoenix delay Victory party plans
Wellington Phoenix 2-2 Melbourne Victory By Denise Duffy (1/4/23). Above: Wellington Phoenix draw level with Melbourne Victory. Photo: Keep Up. In a thrilling encounter at the Sky Stadium, Wellington Phoenix’s never-say-die attitude allowed them to earn a hard-fought draw with Melbourne Victory, courtesy of a Grace Wiznewski goal eight minutes in to stoppage time atContinue reading “Phoenix delay Victory party plans”
A-League Women Media Conferences
Ben Gilby, Denise Duffy, and Ryan Miller-Woods combine three of this week’s media conferences ahead of the final round of the home and away season (30/3/23). Canberra United: by Ryan Miller-Woods Ahead of their crucial final match of the regular season against Melbourne City on Sunday which the capital city side need to win toContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”
Connors strike puts the kibosh on Victory’s finals hopes
Melbourne Victory 1-1 Brisbane Roar By Kieran Yap (26/3/23) Above: Shea Connors, Sharn Freier, and Hollie Palmer celebrate Brisbane Roar’s goal. Photo: Liberty A-League. A Shea Connors strike and some late heroics from Hensley Hancuff have earned Brisbane Roar a 1-1 draw away to Melbourne Victory. The home side entered this round in fourth spot,Continue reading “Connors strike puts the kibosh on Victory’s finals hopes”
Polly Doran and the road to the Palace
By Kieran Yap (24/3/23) Above: Polly Doran in action for Crystal Palace away to Sheffield United in a recent Championship match. Photo: Matthew Appleby. The weather is cold, the league is tough, but Polly Doran is used to overcoming (and dishing out) challenges. “London life has been great so far,” The Crystal Palace fullContinue reading “Polly Doran and the road to the Palace”
A-League Women Weekly Awards
Each week during the home and away season, Impetus’ writing and photography team covering the competition will nominate a player, coach, and event of the week. We’ll keep a tally of the player and coach votes as the weeks go by, and just before Finals, will announce our winners for 2022/23 (21/3/23). Player of the Week: BEN GILBY:Continue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”
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