Late Grant strike seals winning end to series for Matildas

Australia 3-2 Panama by Kelechi Osunwa at HBF Park for Impetus (8/7/25) Above: Hayley Raso on the charge for the Matildas today. Photo: Cat Bryant for Impetus. The Matildas finished their four games in Western Australia with an entertaining 3–2 win in a five-goal thriller against Panama at Perth’s HBF Park. Two spectacular goals, eitherContinue reading “Late Grant strike seals winning end to series for Matildas”

Experimental Matildas fail to solve Panama’s puzzle

Australia 0-1 Panama by Ben Gilby (5/7/25) Above: Australia goalkeeper Teagan Micah makes a dramatic save in today’s game with Panama in Bunbury. Photo: Rob Lizzi for Impetus. World number 56 Panama earned the greatest result in their history with this victory over a much-changed Australia side, who included four debutants, on a chilly, wetContinue reading “Experimental Matildas fail to solve Panama’s puzzle”

Montemurro & Micah: Controlling the tempo key to Matildas success

by Ella McShane (4/7/25) Above: Matildas boss Joe Montemurro speaking to the media earlier today. Image: Football Australia. Having had just under a year since their last major tournament at the Olympics, the introduction of new tactics and players has highlighted the depth of the current Matildas squad. With the Asian Cup now on theContinue reading “Montemurro & Micah: Controlling the tempo key to Matildas success”

The World Cup debutants – how are they getting on?

by Genevieve Henry in Australia (28/7/23) Above: Republic of Ireland’s Katie McCabe (right) has had a sensational World Cup on her country’s first appearance in the tournament. Photo: Katie McCabe Twitter. In the past 20 years, 17 nations have made their debut on the world stage. Only three have ever made it out of theContinue reading “The World Cup debutants – how are they getting on?”

World Cup Preview: Panama

by Genevieve Henry (9/7/23) The Panama Women’s National Team has been on the brink of success for years, and in qualifying for the 2023 World Cup, they have gone above and beyond expectations. Nicknamed Las Canaleras, this young, talented, and beloved team will aim to give their fans hope for the future. Above: Panama celebrateContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Panama”