Arsenal 2-2 Manchester City by Christopher Heath at The Emirates for Impetus (22/09/24) Beth Mead netted a 81st-minute equaliser for Arsenal as the Gunners drew 2-2 with Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in their opening match of the 2024/25 Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL) campaign. Arsenal – Focussing on the full–backs Caitlin Foord andContinue reading “Supersub Beth Mead salvages shares of the spoils for Arsenal against Manchester City at the Emirates”
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Matildas announce Germany friendly for Europe based October window
21/8/24 Above: Australia’s Steph Catley battles against Germany in the Olympic Games last month. The Matildas will get a chance in October to set the record straight. Photo: Luisa Gonzalez/The Guardian. The Matildas will face Olympic Games Bronze Medallist, Germany, away in Duisburg during the October international window. Australia will spend this window in Europe,Continue reading “Matildas announce Germany friendly for Europe based October window”
Matildas exit Olympics group stage
USA 2-1 Australia By Kieran Petrik-Bruce 1/8/24 Above: Ellie Carpenter in action for Australia. Photo: Football Australia. Til it’s Done It’s a saying that has become the call for Matildas and fans alike. It’s applicable on and off the field. In the 11 goal thriller over Zambia it was evident. Two goals down against USAContinue reading “Matildas exit Olympics group stage”
Brilliant Brand inspires Germany to comfortable win over Matildas
Germany 3-0 Australia by Ben Gilby (25/7/24) Above: Steph Catley looks to escape during tonight’s game in Marseille. Photo: Luisa Gonzalez/Guardian. A hugely impressive Germany side, inspired by the outstanding Jule Brand put Australia to the sword in the opening Group B clash at Marseille’s Stade Vélodrome tonight. It was a hard lesson for TheContinue reading “Brilliant Brand inspires Germany to comfortable win over Matildas”
The Next Level for Ellie Carpenter
Above: Ellie Carpenter and Sam Kerr celebrate Carpenter’s goal. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. By Genevieve Henry (25/7/24). Going to her third Olympics at just age 24, Ellie Carpenter is often considered one of the world’s best players. Her speed, tenacity, and drive set her apart from most. But, as good as she already is,Continue reading “The Next Level for Ellie Carpenter”
The Best of The Best: Matildas selection in the 70’s
By Kieran Yap 24/7/24 Above: The 1978 Australian Team selected from the National Championships. Photo: Matildas Alumni. The 1978 Australia team was the result of an intense, competitive selection process. Impetus looks back at the National Championships. Whenever a Matildas squad is announced there is inevitable discussion. Some fans favourite miss out, others are inContinue reading “The Best of The Best: Matildas selection in the 70’s”
Olympics Preview: Australia
Above: The Australia squad for the Olympics. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. By Kieran Yap (19/7/24) After an historic run to the World Cup semi-finals in 2023 and a fourth-place finish at the last Olympics in Toyko, The Matildas will be hungry to go one step further in Paris. Even without superstar captain Sam Kerr,Continue reading “Olympics Preview: Australia”
Clare Wheeler: “We want a medal, there’s nothing we want more”
by Ben Gilby (17/7/24) Above: Clare Wheeler talking to the media ahead with a week to go before the Olympics tournament starts. Image: Football Australia. Clare Wheeler is a prime example of exactly the sort of player who will be key for The Matildas in the Olympics. In consistently strong form for club and countryContinue reading “Clare Wheeler: “We want a medal, there’s nothing we want more””
Late Viens strike seals win for Canada over Matildas
Australia 1-2 Canada by Ben Gilby (13/7/24) Above: Sharn Freier (right, light blue shirt) celebrates her goal for Australia with Mary Fowler. Photo: Football Australia. A goal from Evelyn Viens with less than five minutes remaining ensured that Canada came from 1-0 down to defeat Australia in a ‘B’ international behind closed doors at theContinue reading “Late Viens strike seals win for Canada over Matildas”
Gustavsson: “The one thing this team knows is that we can beat any team”
Above: Tony Gustavsson speaking to the press. Image: Football Australia. By Genevieve Henry (12/7/24). Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson spoke to the media today, sharing his thoughts of Australia’s hard work and mentality ahead of their Olympic warm-up match against Canada. “It’s been intense. Very intense.” In preparation for the heat, the team has beenContinue reading “Gustavsson: “The one thing this team knows is that we can beat any team” “
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