Chelsea 0-2 FC Barcelona Barcelona win 2-1 on aggregate by Ava-Marianne Elliott at Stamford Bridge for Impetus (28/4/24) Above: Aitana Bonmati celebrates her goal that levelled the scores on aggregate last night. Photo: Sky Sports. Reigning UWCL Champions Barcelona overturned 1-0 first leg deficit to deliver a devastating defeat to Chelsea in front of aContinue reading “Hayes rues refereeing controversy as Barça complete comeback”
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UWCL Semifinals: A Preview
by Emmanuel Faith (20/4/24). Above: Chelsea’s Erin Cuthbert and Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati tussle for the ball. Image: UWCL Barcelona v Chelsea Chelsea have a major task on their hands to make the Champions League Final. Barcelona lead so many of the statistics – the highest-scoring team, average possession (63%), passing accuracy (87%), and balls recoveredContinue reading “UWCL Semifinals: A Preview”
The View From France: Champions League Week One
Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the first week of action from the three French teams in the UEFA Women’s Champions League: Olympique Lyonnais won, whilst Paris FC and Paris Saint-Germain lost (16/11/23). Above: Ellie Carpenter leading the celebrations after Olympique Lyonnais’ big win over Slavia Prague with her teammates. Photo: Damien LG – Olympique Lyonnais. Slavia PragueContinue reading “The View From France: Champions League Week One”
Champions League: The African Stars
With this season’s Champions League getting underway this week, Impetus’ Africa Correspondent Emmanuel Faith examines the African stars represented in the competition in 2023/24 (15/11/23). Above: L-R, Asisat Oshoala takes a selfie with Christy Ucheibe after their group-stage match last season with other members of the Nigerian national team in frame. Photo: X It’s anotherContinue reading “Champions League: The African Stars”
Manchester United v Paris St. Germain photo gallery
Impetus’ Matthew Appleby was pitch side at the Leigh Sports Village to capture this superb set of images from the debut of Manchester United in the Champions League and Clare Hunt for Paris St. Germain (12/10/22). Above: Paris St. Germain’s Clare Hunt looks to escape Manchester United pressure. Photo: Matthew Appleby for Impetus. Impetus alsoContinue reading “Manchester United v Paris St. Germain photo gallery”
Clare Hunt makes promising PSG debut
By Genevieve Henry 12/10/23 Above: Clare Hunt in action for PSG against Manchester United. Photo’s by Matthew Appleby, pitch side for Impetus Clare Hunt played every single minute of Australia’s World Cup campaign. She did not achieve this significant feat by simply being good at football. She had trust put in her. From the momentContinue reading “Clare Hunt makes promising PSG debut”
Honours even on United and Hunt’s Champions League debut
Manchester United 1-1 Paris St. Germain by Ruby Perry at the Leigh Sports Village for Impetus (11/10/23) Above: Melvine Malard celebrates her goal that levelled the scores for Manchester United against Paris St. Germain last night. Photo: Manchester United. Manchester United overcame a challenging first half and a one-goal deficit to earn a draw inContinue reading “Honours even on United and Hunt’s Champions League debut”
Paris FC stun Gunners to end Champions League dream
Impetus’ Rebecca Hall has been in Linköping for Arsenal’s Champions League qualifying campaign all week. For her final dispatch, she hears the conflicting emotions of players and coaches in both camps after Paris FC’s sensational win over the North London side (10/9/23). Above: Joy for Paris FC after they send Arsenal crashing out of theContinue reading “Paris FC stun Gunners to end Champions League dream”
Eidevall and Arsenal positive and aware of Paris FC threat
Rebecca Hall is in Linköping for Impetus to cover Arsenal’s UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifying campaign. Ahead of tomorrow’s final game with Paris FC, she reports from the Gunners’ pre-game media conference (8/9/23) Above: Arsenal head coach Jonas Eidevall at today’s media conference. Photo: Rebecca Hall for Impetus. With a place in the Champions LeagueContinue reading “Eidevall and Arsenal positive and aware of Paris FC threat”
Gunners overcome first Champions League hurdle
from Rebecca Hall in Linköping (7/9/23) Above: Two of Arsenal’s goalscorers Lina Hurtig (left), and Caitlin Foord (right) celebrate together. Photo: Arsenal Women. Despite a 15-minute delay due to a fire evacuation, the game itself saw a fast-paced start from both sides. An over seven thousand strong crowd were equally involved as both sets ofContinue reading “Gunners overcome first Champions League hurdle”
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