by Ben Gilby (1/6/24) Above: Tameka Yallop and Tony Gustavsson speaking after yesterday’s 1-1 draw with China in Adelaide. Image: Football Australia. Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson admitted his side “were not aggressive enough” and “played too slow” in the first half of their game with China yesterday, but hailed their famed Never Say DieContinue reading “Gustavsson, Yallop & Raso reflect on China draw”
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Last gasp Heyman the saviour
Australia 1-1 China from Emma Burke at Adelaide Oval for Impetus (31/5/24). Above: The Matildas celebrate after Michelle Heyman’s last gasp equaliser, five minutes into stoppage time against China in Adelaide today. Photo: Football Australia. A goal in the final minute of stoppage time from striker Michelle Heyman has secured a 1-1 draw for AustraliaContinue reading “Last gasp Heyman the saviour”
Gustavsson & Foord: It’s the last opportunity to prove yourself
by Emma Burke in Adelaide for Impetus (30/5/24) Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson (left) and attacker Caitlin Foord at today’s media conference in Adelaide. Photo: Emma Burke for Impetus. Ahead of Friday’s game against China in Adelaide, the first of two games in the ‘Til it’s Done Farewell Series,’ Matildas’ head coach Tony GustavssonContinue reading “Gustavsson & Foord: It’s the last opportunity to prove yourself”
Mary Fowler on being back home and not wasting a single opportunity
by Ben Gilby (29/5/24) Above: Mary Fowler speaking from Coopers Stadium in Adelaide today. Image: Football Australia. We’re less than 48 hours away from the first of the two Matildas’ friendlies against China, and attacker Mary Fowler is determined that she and her teammates will do everything possible to put themselves in the best possibleContinue reading “Mary Fowler on being back home and not wasting a single opportunity”
Bringing Matildas history to the screen: the making of Trailblazers
By Kieran Yap 29/5/24 On June 4, a new documentary about the rise of women’s football in Australia will air on Stan. Impetus spoke to Maggie Miles and Maggie Eudes, the co-directors of Trailblazers about bringing this story to the screen. In the afterglow of the 2023 Women’s World Cup, and in the lead upContinue reading “Bringing Matildas history to the screen: the making of Trailblazers”
Gustavsson, Grant & Williams reflect on the challenges to come
by Ben Gilby (21/5/24) Above: Lydia Williams (left) and Charli Grant at today’s Matildas media event in Adelaide. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson today revealed his 23-player squad for the two home games with China that will take place in Adelaide and Sydney on 31st May and 3rdContinue reading “Gustavsson, Grant & Williams reflect on the challenges to come”
Charli Grant: Making more lifelong memories
Impetus exclusive – by Ben Gilby (17/5/24) Above: Charli Grant in action for Tottenham Hotspur this season. Photo: Harvey Todd for Impetus. Charli Grant’s career has been on a seemingly neverending upward trajectory. From Adelaide United to Matildas via the Damallsvenskan, the South Australian defender is now five months into her first taste of the WSLContinue reading “Charli Grant: Making more lifelong memories”
Wheeler, Vine, & Freier reflect on the challenge of Mexico
by Ben Gilby (11/4/24) Above: Clare Wheeler speaking earlier today. Image: Football Australia. The Matildas trio of Clare Wheeler, Cortnee Vine, and Sharn Freier reflected earlier today about the development of the team’s playing style and the positives seen in the 2-0 victory over Mexico. Everton midfielder Wheeler feels that the consequences of that newContinue reading “Wheeler, Vine, & Freier reflect on the challenge of Mexico”
Gustavsson & Catley: The Matildas “tested their limits”
by Ben Gilby (10/4/24) Above: Matildas boss Tony Gustavsson speaks to the media after today’s game with Mexico. Image: Football Australia. Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson and Steph Catley both hailed the team for showing tactical nouse alongside their trademark determination to overcome an impressive Mexico side in San Antonio today. The Central American oppositionContinue reading “Gustavsson & Catley: The Matildas “tested their limits””
Matildas pass Mexico test with flying colours
Mexico 0–2 Australia (10/04/24) By Ben Carey Above: Hayley Raso maintains possession of the ball against a Mexican defender, just before scoring the Matildas’ opening goal. Photo: Matildas. The Matildas recorded a big win over a spirited Mexico on a warm Sunday evening in San Antonio, Texas. The Matildas were up against one of the in-form teams of the Americas. Last year Mexico won the PanContinue reading “Matildas pass Mexico test with flying colours”
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