Western Sydney Wanderers 0-1 Melbourne Victory Report by Ben Gilby. Exclusive pitchside photos by Kris Goman (16/1/22) Above: Tussle for possession on the by-line in the game between Western Sydney Wanderers and Melbourne Victory. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. A single goal from the penalty spot settled a disappointing game played in temperatures that toppedContinue reading “Markovski Seals Victory From The Spot”
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A-League Women Media Wrap
With three games tomorrow, Impetus’ Ben Gilby and Kieran Yap heard from head coaches Jeff Hopkins, Alex Epakis, Gemma Lewis, and Catherine Cannuli. In addition, three players – Tash Rigby, Leena Khamis, and Alex Hyunh give their views. (15/1/22). PERTH GLORY: Alex Epakis on COVID and Injuries: Perth Glory’s preparations for tomorrow’s game at NewcastleContinue reading “A-League Women Media Wrap”
“I Think This Is A Big Game For Us And The Players Realize That”
By Kieran Yap (14/1/22) Above: Melbourne Victory head coach Jeff Hopkins (standing) Photo: Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory manager Jeff Hopkins is trusting the young players to step up in the absence of some big names. Kyra Cooney-Cross and Courtney Nevin are on Matildas duty, and Lynn Williams has returned to the United States. Melina AyresContinue reading ““I Think This Is A Big Game For Us And The Players Realize That””
Roar Of Celebration After First Victory
Melbourne Victory 2-4 Brisbane Roar By Kieran Yap (2/1/22) Above: Brisbane Roar celebrate Katrina Gorry’s goal that brought them level after being 2-0 down. Photo: A-League Women Chaos and quality defined the game as Melbourne Victory hosted Brisbane Roar. Brisbane arrived at AAMI Park in search of their first win of the season and sittingContinue reading “Roar Of Celebration After First Victory”
Five Goal Wilkinson And City Demolish Big Rivals
Melbourne Victory 1-5 Melbourne City By Kieran Yap (26/12/21) Above: Contrasting emotions as City celebrate another goal with Victory’s Kyra Cooney-Cross showing her immense disappointment. Photo: A-League Women. A historic performance by Hannah Wilkinson and a dominant display from Melbourne City ended their cross-city rivals’ perfect record and sent a warning to the competition. TheContinue reading “Five Goal Wilkinson And City Demolish Big Rivals”
Jeff Hopkins: We Understand What The Derby Means
By Ben Gilby (24/12/21). Above: Jeff Hopkins, who made clear his passion for the Melbourne derby. Photo: MyFootball. Melbourne Victory head coach Jeff Hopkins spoke to the media today ahead of the big Boxing Day Derby with cross-city rivals Melbourne City and began with positive news about player availability. “Melina Ayres won’t be ready forContinue reading “Jeff Hopkins: We Understand What The Derby Means”
Impetus Achievers Awards
With Round Three done and dusted in the A-League Women, it’s time for the weekly awards given out by our team of writers covering the competition. For the first time, there was some divergence in opinion between Kris Goman, Kieran Yap, and Ben Gilby (20/12/21). PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Kris: For me, it has toContinue reading “Impetus Achievers 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”
Melbourne Derby: The Coaches Views
Ahead of tomorrow’s A-League Women derby between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City, Ben Gilby heard from both coaches – Jeff Hopkins of Victory and Rado Vidosic from City (11/12/21). Above: Melbourne Victory head coach Jeff Hopkins pictured speaking to the media ahead of the derby. Photo: Melbourne Victory. Melbourne Victory Jeff Hopkins admitted that excitementContinue reading “Melbourne Derby: The Coaches Views”
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