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”
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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”
Lily Alfeld: Rising With The Phoenix
Above: Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Lily Alfeld in training this season. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Wellington Phoenix via Wollongong Mercury. Lily Alfeld, was the first player to sign for the new Wellington Phoenix club after they joined the A-League Women competition and was announced as their inaugural captain. For this week’s #MidweekDub feature, Lily spokeContinue reading “Lily Alfeld: Rising With The Phoenix”
Adelaide In Touching Distance Of History
Wellington Phoenix 1-4 Adelaide United Above: Adelaide United celebrate during their win over Wellington Phoenix. They have now scored 12 goals in their last two games. Photo: Adelaide United. By Kieran Yap (19/2/22) Adelaide took another big step towards a first Finals appearance with a 4-1 win over a spirited and unlucky Wellington Phoenix. TheContinue reading “Adelaide In Touching Distance Of History”
Two Teams Targetting Another Big Win
Above: Adelaide United head coach Adrian Stenta is proud of his team’s current form but know they face a tough challenge against Wellington Phoenix tomorrow. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Adelaide United. Round 12 of the A-League Women gets underway tomorrow with the two teams who produced last weekend’s most eyecatching results going head toContinue reading “Two Teams Targetting Another Big Win”
Phoenix Rise To Record Historic Win
Above: Wellington Phoenix celebrate after their historic 3-0 win at Canberra United. Photo: Wellington Phoenix. Canberra United 0-3 Wellington Phoenix By Kieran Yap (11/2/22) It finally happened. It looked likely for a few weeks as Wellington Phoenix rapidly developed from a team holding on to a team expecting to win. After narrow, heartbreaking losses againstContinue reading “Phoenix Rise To Record Historic Win”
Phoenix Out To Claim Win In Battle At The Bottom
Above: Wellington Phoenix battle it out at Newcastle Jets earlier in the season. Photo: Newcastle Jets. Ahead of tomorrow’s clash between of the only two winless teams in the A-League Women, Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Wellington Phoenix head coach Gemma Lewis, who is very confident that her side will take their first-ever three points.Continue reading “Phoenix Out To Claim Win In Battle At The Bottom”
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