Australia v New Zealand: Media Conference Wrap

Impetus Ben Gilby was in the post-match media conferences and heard the views of Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson and midfielder Emily van Egmond plus New Zealand’s head coach Jitka Klimková and goalkeeper Victoria Esson (8/4/22). Above: Tony Gustavsson, who saw plenty to be proud about in his Matildas team’s performance today. Photo: Football Australia.Continue reading “Australia v New Zealand: Media Conference Wrap”

Squad Announcements For Matildas and NZ Friendlies

Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson as he announced his squad for the upcoming friendlies with New Zealand and Katrina Gorry who makes her long-awaited return to the Matildas squad (29/3/22). Above: Tony Gustavsson announces his squad to the media today. Photo: Football Australia. Australia Head Coach Tony Gustavsson has namedContinue reading “Squad Announcements For Matildas and NZ Friendlies”

Matildas Announce Football Ferns Venue

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”

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”

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”

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”

How Prepared Are The Matildas For Tournament Mode?

After their back-to-back friendlies with World Champions USA watched by record crowds, Impetus‘ Kieran Yap considers how things stand after a tough 2021 for the Matildas. With the 2022 Asia Cup coming in January, he also looks at the depth in different positions ahead of the competition. Above: The Matildas group together after a runContinue reading “How Prepared Are The Matildas For Tournament Mode?”

Matildas: Learning From Pressure And Finding The Right Balance

In today’s pre-game press conference ahead of Australia’s second friendly in four days with the USA, Ben Gilby heard Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson address his team’s defensive issues and outlined what he is aiming for between now and the end of the Asia Cup (29/11/21). Above: Tony Gustavsson speaks to the media today aheadContinue reading “Matildas: Learning From Pressure And Finding The Right Balance”

Tough Start Puts Matildas On Back Foot

Australia 0-3 United States of America Kris Goman was inside Stadium Australia for Impetus and reviews the match and press conferences for us in words and pictures (28/11/21). Above: Hayley Raso on the charge for Australia as Lindsey Horan looks on. Photo: Kris Goman. There was a lot going on in this game. The numberContinue reading “Tough Start Puts Matildas On Back Foot”

Matildas Set The Scene For First USWNT Clash

Impetus editor Ben Gilby heard from Australia coach Tony Gustavsson plus players Steph Catley, Emily Gielnik and Hayley Raso in the lead up to tomorrow’s first of two friendlies between the Matildas and world champions USA in New South Wales. Above: The Matildas in training this week ahead of the first of two matches againstContinue reading “Matildas Set The Scene For First USWNT Clash”