Impetus Ben Gilby was in the post-match media conferences and heard the views of Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson and midfielder Emily van Egmond plus New Zealand’s head coach Jitka Klimková and goalkeeper Victoria Esson (8/4/22). Above: Tony Gustavsson, who saw plenty to be proud about in his Matildas team’s performance today. Photo: Football Australia.Continue reading “Australia v New Zealand: Media Conference Wrap”
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Never Say Die Matildas Take It At The Death
Australia 2-1 New Zealand By Ben Gilby (8/4/22) Above: The Matildas celebrate Sam Kerr’s late winner against the Football Ferns in Townsvile today. Photo: Football Australia. Australia turned the game on its head with two goals in stoppage time at the end of 90 minutes to defeat New Zealand 2-1 in Townsville. The Matildas wereContinue reading “Never Say Die Matildas Take It At The Death”
The Pride of the Nix
Wellington Phoenix had a heroic first season as an A-League Women side. Despite being unable to play a home game and with by some distance the youngest squad in the competition, the New Zealanders defied the challenges to pick up wins and creditable performances. Supporters group Flight of the Nix members Denise Duffy (DD), HollyContinue reading “The Pride of the Nix”
Gustavsson & Klimková Speak Ahead Of Matildas v Football Ferns
Impetus‘ Ben Gilby heard from both Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson and New Zealand’s Jitka Klimková ahead of tomorrow’s match between the two nations in Townsville (7/4/22). Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson talking to the media today in Townsville. Photo: Football Australia. Australia’s head coach Tony Gustavsson highlighted the fact that tomorrow’s game withContinue reading “Gustavsson & Klimková Speak Ahead Of Matildas v Football Ferns”
Squad Announcements For Matildas and NZ Friendlies
Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson as he announced his squad for the upcoming friendlies with New Zealand and Katrina Gorry who makes her long-awaited return to the Matildas squad (29/3/22). Above: Tony Gustavsson announces his squad to the media today. Photo: Football Australia. Australia Head Coach Tony Gustavsson has namedContinue reading “Squad Announcements For Matildas and NZ Friendlies”
Matildas Turn To Townsville
Above: Townsville’s QCB Stadium, which will host the first of Australia’s two matches against New Zealand next month. Photo: Queensland Government. Just under a month before the Football Ferns come to play Australia twice, the venue for the first encounter was revealed today, and it is a brand new city for the team to showcaseContinue reading “Matildas Turn To Townsville”
Pride For Glory Despite Missing Finals By Narrowest Margin
Wellington Phoenix 1-3 Perth Glory Above: Perth Glory’s New Zealand international Liz Anton (left) competes in the air. Photo: Perth Glory. By Ben Gilby (5/3/22) Perth Glory’s superb season ended with a mixture of disappointment and pride as they missed out on Finals football on just goal difference from Melbourne Victory. Virtually no one unconnectedContinue reading “Pride For Glory Despite Missing Finals By Narrowest Margin”
Friday A-League Women Preview
Tomorrow night sees three A-League Women matches as the season reaches its last regular round. Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from four head coaches – Melbourne Victory’s Jeff Hopkins, Newcastle Jets’ Ash Wilson, Perth Glory’s Alex Epakis, and Wellington Phoenix’s Gemma Lewis. Additionally, there are the views of Perth captain Tash Rigby, Victory defender Brooke Hendrix,Continue reading “Friday A-League Women Preview”
Wellington Rewarded With Win
Western Sydney Wanderers 2-3 Wellington Phoenix Above: Joy unconfined for Wellington Phoenix. Photo: Wellington Phoenix. By Ben Gilby (2/3/22) Wellington Phoenix claimed their second A-League Women victory of the season at Western Sydney Wanderers. Gemma Lewis’ side are now only bottom on goal difference. Once more, the New Zealanders had to do it the hardContinue reading “Wellington Rewarded With Win”
Epakis and Mihocic Hail Positive Mindset Ahead of Sydney Clash
Above: Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis. Photo: Perth Glory. Ahead of tomorrow’s match Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis, and defender Claudia Mihocic as the Western Australians prepare to face Sydney FC in Tasmania (26/2/22). Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis remains totally focused on his own team’s performancesContinue reading “Epakis and Mihocic Hail Positive Mindset Ahead of Sydney Clash”
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