Vine Time For Cortnee But Concerns Remain

Australia 4-1 South Africa (8/10/22) Above: The Matildas line up before kick-off at Kingsmeadow. Photo: Justine Burch for Impetus. In My View by Ben Gilby at Kingsmeadow for Impetus Whilst the four goals may take the headlines, there were still a number of familiar issues which reared their head throughout the game. Whilst Australia dominatedContinue reading “Vine Time For Cortnee But Concerns Remain”

Gustavsson: Wary Of South African Threat Whilst Building Midfield Cohesion

Impetus’ Ben Gilby spoke to Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson at Kingsmeadow this afternoon ahead of tomorrow’s friendly with South Africa (7/10/22). Above: Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson. Image: Football Australia. Whilst Australia are shorn of a number of first-choice players for their game with South Africa tomorrow, head coach Tony Gustavsson feels that hisContinue reading “Gustavsson: Wary Of South African Threat Whilst Building Midfield Cohesion”

Matildas In Final Preparations For South Africa Clash

Impetus’ Ben Gilby was at Kingsmeadow today to see Australia hold their final training session ahead of tomorrow’s game with South Africa (7/10/22). Above: Courtney Nevin shares a laugh with Cortnee Vine earlier today. Photo: Ben Gilby for Impetus. Australia took to the turf at a newly branded Kingsmeadow Stadium ahead of tomorrow’s fixture withContinue reading “Matildas In Final Preparations For South Africa Clash”

Australia v South Africa: All You Need To Know

Whilst the Matildas stars playing in England are well known to the local audience, Saturday’s clash at Kingsmeadow gives fans a chance to see a group of hugely exciting Australian football stars that may not be quite so well known. Impetus’ Kieran Yap, Ben Gilby, Jonathan Tay, and Kris Goman profile five players, plus ourContinue reading “Australia v South Africa: All You Need To Know”

Micah And Andreatta Look Ahead To Matildas v South Africa

Impetus’ Johnathan Stack was in today’s media conference with goalkeeper Teagan Micah, who reflects on the battle for the number one jersey. Ben Gilby heard from the Matildas’ assistant coach Mel Andreatta as she highlights the threat posed by South Africa, and the importance of the squad’s depth-building project (6/10/22). Above: Teagan Micah speaking toContinue reading “Micah And Andreatta Look Ahead To Matildas v South Africa”

Caitlin Foord: Making The Most Of Every Moment

Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from the Matildas star Caitlin Foord from Australia’s South-West London base ahead of this Saturday’s game against South Africa at Kingsmeadow (5/10/22). Above: Caitlin Foord speaking to the media. The Arsenal attacker emphasised that results at present will have no bearing on the Matildas’ World Cup outcomes. Image: Football Australia. CaitlinContinue reading “Caitlin Foord: Making The Most Of Every Moment”

Steph Catley: It’s A New Challenge

Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from The Matildas’ star Steph Catley as the Arsenal defender made the short trip to South-West London to report for international duty (4/10/22). Above: Steph Catley speaking from the Australian team camp this week. Image: Football Australia. Australia have assembled in South-West London ahead of this weekend’s international against South AfricaContinue reading “Steph Catley: It’s A New Challenge”

Matildas Forced Into Squad Changes

Impetus’ Ben Gilby hears how a weekend of injuries has led to three ins-and four outs this morning (3/10/22) Above: Remy Siemsen is back in the Matildas squad. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Forward Remy Siemsen and defenders Emma Checker and Matilda McNamara have been added to the Matildas squad ahead of theContinue reading “Matildas Forced Into Squad Changes”

Heyman Pinpoints Matildas Return

The Canberra Times this week reported that Michelle Heyman is targeting a Matildas call-up. Impetus’ Kieran Yap outlines what the A-League Women’s all-time record scorer could add to Tony Gustavsson’s squad (2/10/22). Above: Michelle Heyman lets fly for Canberra United against Brisbane Roar last season. The A-League Women legend is aiming at an international return.Continue reading “Heyman Pinpoints Matildas Return”

Matildas Lock In Details For Final Games of 2022

Above: The Matildas team that faced Thailand in the AFC Asian Cup at the start of this year. Photo: Football Australia. 28/9/22 Australia will complete their 2022 international calendar in Gosford as they meet Thailand in the second match of the Seven Consulting International Series on 15 November at Central Coast Stadium in New South Wales. Continue reading “Matildas Lock In Details For Final Games of 2022”