Ben Gilby profiles one of the biggest stars in Australian sport, never mind Australian women’s football. A player he has been lucky enough to see develop since her mid teenage years, Sam Kerr (pictured above via insider.com). “Ya know Daniel’s got a little sister who’s pretty handy at soccer!” It was 2008, and I wasContinue reading “Sam Kerr: “Pretty Handy at Soccer””
Tag Archives: The Matildas
Aussie Attack Clicks But Sweden Will Punish Missed Chances
By Kieran Yap Above: The Matildas celebrate Sam Kerr’s goal against New Zealand. Photo: The Guardian In the five games prior to the Olympics, the question was how to best “activate Sam Kerr?” The opening game against New Zealand and the first half in particular showed that it is about getting the best out ofContinue reading “Aussie Attack Clicks But Sweden Will Punish Missed Chances”
Dominant Matildas Start With A Win
Australia 2-1 New Zealand By Kris Goman Pictured above: Tameka Yallop celebrates after her stunning opening goal. Photo: Getty Images. Australia produced an impressive performance against their Trans-Tasman rivals to claim an important three points in their opening game at the Olympic Games. However, there will be a degree of frustration at the fact thatContinue reading “Dominant Matildas Start With A Win”
Ellie Carpenter: Cowra Born Superstar Smashing It In Lyon
Ahead of the Olympics which start tomorrow, Impetus’ Ben Gilby profiles Australia’s young star Ellie Carpenter (pictured above via Football Australia) who was raised in the small town of Cowra, with a population of less than 10,000 and is now part of Olympique Lyonnais’ superstar team. With additional reporting from Impetus’ French editor Jean-Pierre ThiessetContinue reading “Ellie Carpenter: Cowra Born Superstar Smashing It In Lyon”
Olympics Preview: Australia
Ben Gilby profiles The Matildas (picture above via Football Australia) who take their place in by far the toughest group at the Games. Squad News: Australia’s squad for the Olympic Games is one filled with players plying their trade in some of the biggest clubs in women’s football including FA Women’s Super League title andContinue reading “Olympics Preview: Australia”
Playtime is Over, It’s Time For The Games To Begin
By Kieran Yap Australia lost for the fifth straight time in a row against Japan earlier this week in their final warm up game before the Olympics (pictured above via Getty Images), but Tony Gustavsson has remained consistent in his messaging that the results do not matter. He has maintained from the first game ofContinue reading “Playtime is Over, It’s Time For The Games To Begin”
We Are Matildas
Impetus editor Ben Gilby was born in South-West London but is known to be a long-time supporter of The Matildas, Australia’s national women’s team. He explains his journey from discovering this very special team to interviewing their players and reporting on their games (16/7/21). Craven Cottage, Fulham FC on 9th October 2018. England v Australia.Continue reading “We Are Matildas”
Penalty The Difference In Matildas’ Final Warm-up
Japan 1-0 Australia by Kris Goman This match, played at Sanga Stadium in Kyoto saw a limited crowd of 3,000 spectators allowed in due to the Coronavirus pandemic (photo above via YouTube). The Matildas played 3-4-3 formation with Ellie Carpenter, Clare Polkinghorne and Steph Catley playing the back three, Tameka Yallop, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Emily VanContinue reading “Penalty The Difference In Matildas’ Final Warm-up”
Chloe Logarzo: Worth The Risk
by Kieran Yap Chloe Logarzo (pictured above via Football Australia) has not played under Australia’s new manager, she has missed recent matches, been replaced by Amy Harrison and a major tournament approaches. This was the scenario in 2019 before the World Cup and it is eerily similar as the Olympics approach. As it was beforeContinue reading “Chloe Logarzo: Worth The Risk”
Matildas Announce Strong Olympic Squad – But Not Without Risks
by Ben Gilby Australia announced their squad for the Olympic Games early this morning, and it is one filled with players plying their trade in some of the biggest clubs in women’s football including FA Women’s Super League title and Golden Boot winner Sam Kerr (pictured above, supplied by Football Australia), Lyon star defender EllieContinue reading “Matildas Announce Strong Olympic Squad – But Not Without Risks”
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