Sweden

In-Form Foord Fires Matildas To Superb Win

Australia 4-0 Sweden (12/11/22) Report by Ben Gilby with EXCLUSIVE photos from Kieran Chea at AAMI Park Above: Celebrations for Australia after Sam Kerr put them ahead. Photo: Kieran Chea for Impetus. Two goals from Caitlin Foord steered Australia to only their second-ever win over Sweden yesterday. The Arsenal attacker’s brace was added to byContinue reading “In-Form Foord Fires Matildas To Superb Win”

Matildas & Sweden Media Conferences

by Ben Gilby Ahead of tomorrow’s friendly in Melbourne, Impetus hears from Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson and Sweden chief Peter Gerhardsson (11/11/22). Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson speaking to the media today. Image: Football Australia. It’s All About “Pressing Attacking Football” Matildas’ head coach Tony Gustavsson outlined in his media conference the keyContinue reading “Matildas & Sweden Media Conferences”

Matildas To Welcome Sweden To Melbourne

20/8/22 Above: Australia’s Kyra Cooney-Cross (3) and Madelen Janogy tangle when the two sides met in the Olympic Games last year. The Hammarby teammates will be in opposition again in November. Photo: Football Australia. Australia and Sweden will continue their strong rivalry in November when the Matildas host the reigning Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020Continue reading “Matildas To Welcome Sweden To Melbourne”

The Perfect Night

by Darrell Allen (27/7/22) Above: The Lionesses celebrate after their incredible win against Sweden last night. Photo: Lionesses. After all the challenges and anxiety that were involved with the Lionesses’ Quarter Final against Spain, this Semi Final night in Sheffield against Sweden was a walk in the park in comparison. A crowd just shy ofContinue reading “The Perfect Night”

Belgian Heartbreak But Swedes Are Better Than This

Impetus‘ Jean-Pierre Thiesset and Ben Gilby reflect on last night’s Quarter-Final tie at Leigh. Jean-Pierre rounds up the match action, whilst Ben sounds a warning to England fans stating that the Swedes are a far better team than the one we saw last night (23/7/22). Above: Linda Sembrant hits Sweden’s last gasp winner. Photo: SvenskContinue reading “Belgian Heartbreak But Swedes Are Better Than This”

Euros Preview: Sweden

by Ellie Ramsauer (4/7/22) Above: After finishing third and second in their last two major tournaments, Sweden are going all out to win the Euros. Photo via: Chester Standard. They are one of the strongest teams in the world. Peter Gerhardsson’s side has some outstanding defenders, superb creative attackers, and at least two goalkeepers inContinue reading “Euros Preview: Sweden”

The Swedish Scene

Ben Gilby rounds up all the key action from Round Two of the Damallsvenskan and the first week of matches in the Elitettan. There is also the latest transfer news, including the arrival of an FAWSL star, and the full story of the unveiling of Sweden’s unique new national team shirt (5/4/22). Above: Action fromContinue reading “The Swedish Scene”