Jean-Pierre Thiesset was pitchside for Impetus at the UEFA Women’s Champions League Quarter-Final matches between Olympique Lyonnais and Juventus. He reviews that match in words and EXCLUSIVE photos and rounds up the action between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich (3/4/22). Above: Ada Hegerberg puts Lyon ahead with a header from Selma Bacha’s cross against Juventus.Continue reading “Lyon and PSG Set Up Last Four Champions League Clash”
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Lyon Sent Packing By PSG
Paris St. Germain 3-0 Olympique Lyonnais By Jean-Pierre Thiesset (29/1/22) Above: Paris St. Germain celebrate during their superb performance in defeating Olympique Lyonnais today. Photo: PSG Feminines. In a game without any Lyon fans, because Paris St. Germain decided to play in a stadium where only 250 spectators were allowed, the home side ran outContinue reading “Lyon Sent Packing By PSG”
Impetus 2021 Awards
It’s been another great year for women’s football and seven Impetus writers, Ben Gilby, Catherine Paquette, Darrell Allen, Jean-Pierre Thiesset, Kate Tigchelaar, Kieran Yap, and Kris Goman highlight their player, coach, moment, and unsung hero of the year. In true Impetus style, there are representatives from the top flight and grassroots levels of the women’sContinue reading “Impetus 2021 Awards”
Bacha’s Influence Seals Lyon Win
Olympique Lyonnais 4-0 BK Häcken Words and Pictures by Jean-Pierre Thiesset direct from the Groupama Training Centre (18/12/21). Above: Catarina Macario in action for Lyon during the game against BK Häcken. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus. As expected in a game between the top UEFA-ranked side, Olympique Lyonnais, and 27th placed BK Häcken, this gameContinue reading “Bacha’s Influence Seals Lyon Win”
Lyon Show PSG Who Is The Boss!
Impetus‘ French editor Jean-Pierre Thiesset was pitchside EXCLUSIVELY for us as Olympique Lyonnais recorded a sensational result against their big rivals Paris St. Germain. He also rounds up all the weekend’s other action in the D1 Arkema 15/11/21. Above: Ada Hegerberg converts Ellie Carpenter’s cross to put Lyon 5-1 up over Paris St. Germain. Photo:Continue reading “Lyon Show PSG Who Is The Boss!”
Lyon Take Decisive Step Towards Last Eight
Jean-Pierre Thiesset was pitchside in the stadium EXCLUSIVELY for Impetus at Olympique Lyonnais’ UEFA Women’s Champions League Group D tie with Bayern Munich. Above: Lyon’s players celebrate with the fans at the end of the game. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus. There were 7 754 spectators in the Groupama Stadium for this UEFA Women Champions LeagueContinue reading “Lyon Take Decisive Step Towards Last Eight”
Janice Cayman: The “Belgian Knife” of Women’s Football
Olympique Lyonnais and Belgian international Janice Cayman spoke EXCLUSIVELY to Impetus’ French editor Jean-Pierre Thiesset about her career, life off the pitch and how she got her unique nickname. Above: Janice Cayman in action during Olympique Lyonnais’ game against Fribourg (Switzerland) on July 31, 2021. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus. Janice Cayman was born onContinue reading “Janice Cayman: The “Belgian Knife” of Women’s Football”
Lyon Comfortably Dispatch Benfica
Jean-Pierre Thiesset was pitchside in the Groupama Stadium EXCLUSIVELY for Impetus to report and photograph on the UEFA Women’s Champions League Group D game between Olympique Lyonnais and Benfica. Above: Melvine Malard’s sensational overhead kick goal which put Lyon 3-0 ahead over Benfica. Photo exclusively for Impetus by: Jean-Pierre Thiesset. Olympique Lyonnais wrapped up a comfortableContinue reading “Lyon Comfortably Dispatch Benfica”
Lyon leave Häcken with the points
BK Häcken 0-3 Olympique Lyonnais Jean-Pierre Thiesset rounds-up Olympique Lyonnais’ 3-0 win away from home to 3-0 against BK Häcken in Sweden last night as Group D of UEFA Women’s Champions League got underway. Above: Melvine Malard pictured after scoring Lyon’s first goal last night. Photo: @OLFeminin Olympique Lyonnais were never really in danger and dominatedContinue reading “Lyon leave Häcken with the points”
Romain Segui: Training The Very Best
Impetus’ French editor Jean-Pierre Thiesset spoke exclusively to Olympique Lyonnais’ fitness coach Romain Segui about his experiences of working with some of the world’s greatest footballers and the differences in coaching women and men. Above: Romain Segui supervising the training session before the friendly game against Fribourg (Switzerland) on July 31, 2021. Photo: Jean-Pierre ThiessetContinue reading “Romain Segui: Training The Very Best”
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