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”
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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”
Clare Hunt makes promising PSG debut
By Genevieve Henry 12/10/23 Above: Clare Hunt in action for PSG against Manchester United. Photo’s by Matthew Appleby, pitch side for Impetus Clare Hunt played every single minute of Australia’s World Cup campaign. She did not achieve this significant feat by simply being good at football. She had trust put in her. From the momentContinue reading “Clare Hunt makes promising PSG debut”
The stations of the Cooney-Cross
How Kyra became a complete midfielder by 21. Above: Kyra Cooney-Cross in action for Australia during the FIFA 2023 Women’s World Cup. Photo: Football Australia. By Kieran Yap, Liberty Simons and Genevieve Henry. (23/9/23) Melbourne Victory/ Western Sydney Wanderers: 2017-2022 There were only a few hundred people in AAMI Park when Kyra Cooney-Cross announced herselfContinue reading “The stations of the Cooney-Cross”
Foord & Catley’s “well-oiled machine” to become even finer with Cooney-Cross’ arrival
by Genevieve Henry (16/9/23) Above: Steph Catley (left) and Caitlin Foord’s telepathic connection at club and country is reaping rewards. Photo: Arsenal FC. Caitlin Foord and Steph Catley play like a well-oiled machine, pumping out chances and baffling the opponents. Arsenal’s Aussies have a relationship matched by no other duo in football, and it’s noContinue reading “Foord & Catley’s “well-oiled machine” to become even finer with Cooney-Cross’ arrival”
Women’s Football viewing recommendations
In her debut article for Impetus, Emily Brown details eight docuseries or films to stream in order to cure the post-World Cup blues (9/9/23). Above: England come together at the World Cup – there are plenty of opportunities to delve into the inside story of the Lionesses within Emily’s choices. Photo: Lionesses. Now that theContinue reading “Women’s Football viewing recommendations”
U23 Matildas Squad selected ahead of two September matches
6/9/23 Above: Australia U23 head coach Melissa Andreatta, who announced her squad today. Photo: Thomas Pombart. The Australian U-23 Women’s National Team will play its first matches of 2023 when a 24-player squad travels to the AIS European Training Centre in Varese, Italy later this month for a training camp and two match program. AustralianContinue reading “U23 Matildas Squad selected ahead of two September matches”
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