Above: Tony Gustavsson speaking to the media at the Asia Cup yesterday. Photo: AFC Asia Women’s Cup. Ben Gilby heard from Australia’s head coach Tony Gustavsson after his team’s 4-0 win over the Philippines at the Asia Cup in Mumbai yesterday (25/1/22). Australia made it two wins from two in Group B of the AFCContinue reading “Gustavsson: The Importance of Staying Focussed”
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Australia Keep Their Heads As Kerr Scores With Hers
Philippines 0-4 Australia By Kieran Yap (24/1/22) Above: The Matildas in the huddle. After a first half when they couldn’t take their chances, it got better in the second period. Photo: Football Australia. The Matildas guaranteed progression into the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup with a 4-0 win over a stubborn Philippines side in Mumbai.Continue reading “Australia Keep Their Heads As Kerr Scores With Hers”
Matildas Trio Speak After Opening Asia Cup Win
Above: Holly McNamara, who spoke about her Australia debut on Friday’s Asia Cup opener against Indonesia. Photo: Football Australia. Ben Gilby hears from debutant Holly McNamara, two-goal Ellie Carpenter, and Clare Wheeler who started her first Matildas match on Friday (23/1/22). It has been a fairytale few months for Holly McNamara. The Melbourne City youngsterContinue reading “Matildas Trio Speak After Opening Asia Cup Win”
Multiple Records Tumble As Tillies Open Cup Campaign
Australia 18-0 Indonesia By Kieran Yap (21/1/22) Above: Ellie Carpenter jumps for joy after scoring for the Matildas in Mumbai as they opened their Asia Cup campaign in some style. Photo: Football Australia. The Matildas hit the ground running with an incredible 18-0 win over Indonesia to kick off their Asian Cup campaign. Nine goalsContinue reading “Multiple Records Tumble As Tillies Open Cup Campaign”
I Wouldn’t Want To Support Any Other Team
Above: It’s time for the Matildas to come together and deliver at the Asia Cup which starts today. Photo: Football Australia. Kieran Yap previews Australia’s Asia Cup campaign which kicks off against Indonesia tomorrow (20/1/22). As fans, it is a little bit different before an international tournament. There are nerves, excitement and a slight changeContinue reading “I Wouldn’t Want To Support Any Other Team”
Steph Catley On Resting And Preparation
By Ben Gilby (16/1/22) Above: Steph Catley in action for Australia last year. Photo: Football Australia. Matildas vice-captain Steph Catley spoke yesterday from Australia’s pre-Asia Cup training camp in Dubai about her preparations for the competition. The Arsenal defender highlighted the importance of having to manage the load of playing so many games with regularContinue reading “Steph Catley On Resting And Preparation”
Clare Wheeler: Feeling Fortunate
Ben Gilby heard from Clare Wheeler from the Matildas’ pre-Asia Cup training camp in the United Arab Emirates as the Fortuna Hjørring midfielder spoke about how preparations are going. Above: Clare Wheeler (centre) pictured in action for Australia against the USA at the end of last year. Photo: Football Australia (13/1/22). With the 2022 AFCContinue reading “Clare Wheeler: Feeling Fortunate”
Cortnee Vine: The World Is Her Oyster
Cortnee Vine is the talk of the town after gaining selection to attend the Matildas training camp with the potential to be part of the final squad for the Asian Cup tournament. The forward spoke EXCLUSIVELY with Impetus for this week’s #MidweekDub feature about her football background, last year’s season-ending injury, and her bright futureContinue reading “Cortnee Vine: The World Is Her Oyster”
Matildas Asia Cup Training Squad Announced
By Ben Gilby (8/1/22). Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson, who today unveiled his training squad for the Asia Cup. Photo: Football Australia. Tony Gustavsson has announced 25 players who will depart for the Matildas pre-Asia Cup training camp in the United Arab Emirates. 21 of the players have received final selection for the tournament,Continue reading “Matildas Asia Cup Training Squad Announced”
Clare Wheeler: Growing To Greatness
In the latest of our #MidweekDub series of interviews, Clare Wheeler, one of last season’s top W-League players, spoke to Ben Gilby about Sydney FC’s campaign last year, her move to Denmark with Fortuna Hjørring, and her experiences of international football with the Matildas. (29/12/21). Above: Clare Wheeler (left) takes on Marta whilst on international duty for AustraliaContinue reading “Clare Wheeler: Growing To Greatness”
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