Above:The announcement of Canberra as the venue of the Matildas’ second April international with New Zealand was supported by the local football community. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Football Australia CEO James Johnson and Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson as Australia’s plans for the April international window wereContinue reading “Matildas Announce Football Ferns Venue”
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Remy Siemsen: Local Girl Done Good
Above: Sydney FC’s Remy Siemsen has had a lot to celebrate over the past eight months or so. Photo: Sydney FC. For this week’s #MidweekDub feature, Sydney FC and Australia striker Remy Siemsen spoke to Impetus about her footballing journey and life at the club this season. The interview was carried out just before sheContinue reading “Remy Siemsen: Local Girl Done Good”
Matildas Need To Learn But Expectations Need To Change
Above: The Matildas gather after the final whistle in Pune yesterday which signalled their exit from the Asia Cup. Photo: Football Australia. After their shocking exit from the AFC Asia Cup at the Quarter-Final stages, Kieran Yap considers whether it is time to evaluate what success at next year’s home World Cup would look likeContinue reading “Matildas Need To Learn But Expectations Need To Change”
Job Done And New Hope Emerges
Above: Australia’s starting line-up against Thailand on Thursday, including four players making their full debuts. Photo provided to Impetus by: Football Australia. Kieran Yap reviews the performances of the Matildas debut making players in the Asia Cup along with those who have come into the squad under Tony Gustavsson’s tenure (28/1/22). Australia got the jobContinue reading “Job Done And New Hope Emerges”
Gustavsson Speaks About Group Stage Positives
Above: Clare Wheeler and Tony Gustavsson pictured at their media conference yesterday. Photo: AFC Asia Women’s Cup. Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson was joined by midfielder Clare Wheeler to discuss the Matildas game against Thailand at the AFC Asia Cup. Photo: Football Australia (28/1/22). Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson spoke about the positives he tookContinue reading “Gustavsson Speaks About Group Stage Positives”
Having A Vine Time In India
Above: Cortnee Vine spoke of her excitement and pride at making her Australia debut with the media today. Photo: Football Australia. Ahead of The Matildas’ final Group B game in the AFC Asia Cup, Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Australia’s Cortnee Vine, Emily van Egmond, and Teagan Micah (26/1/22). Australia’s latest debutant Cortnee Vine spokeContinue reading “Having A Vine Time In India”
Bryleeh Henry: Wanting To Be The Best She Can
Above: Bryleeh Henry in action for Western Sydney Wanderers against Melbourne Victory recently. Photo: Kris Goman. For this week’s #MidweekDub feature, Western Sydney Wanderers and Australia international striker Bryleeh Henry caught up exclusively with Impetus‘ Kris Goman. The pair discussed Henry’s sporting background, her international call-up, and life at Western Sydney Wanderers (26/1/22). Kris GomanContinue reading “Bryleeh Henry: Wanting To Be The Best She Can”
Sam Kerr Receives The Order of Australia
Impetus’ Ben Gilby, who has followed Sam Kerr‘s career from the early days in Western Australia, heard the striker give her views on receiving this honour overnight and profiles her career from those early days (26/1/22). Matildas captain and national record goalscorer Sam Kerr was been awarded the Order of Australia overnight. Kerr, recognised asContinue reading “Sam Kerr Receives The Order of Australia”
Gustavsson: The Importance of Staying Focussed
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”
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”
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