Philippines 0-8 Australia by Kelechi Osunwa at Optus Stadium, Perth for Impetus (29/10/23). Above: There was so much for The Matildas to celebrate today in Perth against the Philippines. Photo: Football Australia. A sell-out crowd of 59,155, higher than any for an Australian women’s game outside of the Olympics or World Cup, witnessed a relentlessContinue reading “Home town hero Kerr bags hat-trick as red-hot Matildas destroy Philippines”
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Matildas v Philippines Preparations Photo Gallery
Impetus’ Kris Goman has been at Optus Stadium in Perth today to capture these images of Australia, the Philippines, and Chinese Taipei in training, and Sam Kerr‘s media conference (28/10/23). Above: Sam Kerr in today’s media conference at Optus Stadium, Perth. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Matildas Training: Philippines Training: Chinese Taipei Training: Sam KerrContinue reading “Matildas v Philippines Preparations Photo Gallery”
Kris Goman’s Perth photo diary
Impetus’ Kris Goman has spent the last two days at various events around the Western Australian capital related to the Olympic Qualifiers. Here’s a selection of images from Thursday and Friday in Perth (28/10/23). Above: Australian fans at yesterday’s event in Perth. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Philippines v Chinese Taipei Before The Matildas madeContinue reading “Kris Goman’s Perth photo diary”
A month of dreams and life-affirming memories
Just over two months after the World Cup, The Matildas are back in action. Impetus’ Ben Gilby, who spent a month back in Australia for the tournament, reflects on a period which combined strong emotional ties with the women’s game in the city of Perth to never-to-be-forgotten experiences (27/10/23). Above: The scene at Stadium AustraliaContinue reading “A month of dreams and life-affirming memories”
Australia v IR Iran Photo Gallery Two
In the second of exclusive photo galleries from the Olympic qualifier, Kris Goman was pitchside at HBF Park for Impetus to capture these images from yesterday’s game (27/10/23). Above: Ellie Carpenter battles for possession in Perth last night. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. To view our first photo gallery from the match, by Cat Bryant,Continue reading “Australia v IR Iran Photo Gallery Two”
Amy Sayer: The future is now
by Genevieve Henry (27/10/23). Above: Amy Sayer gets up to head goalwards against Iran yesterday. Photo: Cat Bryant for Impetus. Amy Sayer made her first start for the Matildas in five years in their Olympic Qualifying match against the Islamic Republic of Iran. The 21-year-old impressed, showing her ability to get behind defenders and putContinue reading “Amy Sayer: The future is now”
Australia v IR Iran Photo Gallery
In the first of two exclusive photo galleries to come on the site from the Olympic qualifier, Cat Bryant was pitchside at HBF Park for Impetus to capture these images from tonight’s game (26/10/23). Above: The Matildas enter the pitch in Perth tonight as they take on Iran in an Olympic qualifier. Photo: Cat BryantContinue reading “Australia v IR Iran Photo Gallery”
Iran take the plaudits as the Matildas take the win
Australia 2-0 IR Iran by Kelechi Osunwa at HBF Park in Perth for Impetus (26/10/23). Above: Ellie Carpenter (centre) shows her delight after putting Australia ahead against Iran today with Emily van Egmond (left) and Charli Grant (right). Photo: Football Australia. Australia kicked off their 2024 AFC Women’s Olympic qualifying campaign in style, securing aContinue reading “Iran take the plaudits as the Matildas take the win”
Gustavsson: “All these three teams can hurt us” & “our challenge is to unlock them”
Impetus’ Ben Gilby reports on the press conference featuring Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson and Iran head coach Maryam Azmoon ahead of the two nations’ meeting at HBF Park in Perth tomorrow as the second round of Asian qualifying for the Olympics gets underway – plus photos from training today (25/10/23). Above: Australia head coachContinue reading “Gustavsson: “All these three teams can hurt us” & “our challenge is to unlock them””
Sayer and Rule recalled as Perth prepares to welcome Kerr home
12/10/23 Above: Home town hero – Sam Kerr is coming back to Perth. Photo: Hindustan Times. The Matildas’ final squad has been named for the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Asian Qualifiers Round Two which will take place later this month in Perth. Australia will start their path to Paris 2024 with Head Coach Tony GustavssonContinue reading “Sayer and Rule recalled as Perth prepares to welcome Kerr home”
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