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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Angela Beard: from the World Cup to the Champions League
By Rebecca Hall 6/9/23 Above: Angela Beard in the colours of her new club Linköping Filipinas’ star Angie Beard signed for Swedish powerhouse Linköping last week from A-League side Western United, Impetus Football caught up with the World Cup player to see how she is settling in ahead of the first round of Women’s ChampionsContinue reading “Angela Beard: from the World Cup to the Champions League”
Linköping prepare to host Arsenal in UWCL
By Rebecca Hall 5/9/23 Above: Arsenal’s Amanda Illestedt talks to the media ahead of the match Impetus contributor, Rebecca Hall, attended the Arsenal press conference and spoke to Linköping players ahead of the first match, to see how the teams were preparing. On Wednesday Linköping host the first round of a mini-tournament which determines teams making it toContinue reading “Linköping prepare to host Arsenal in UWCL”
Hayes and Eriksson emphasise the importance of detail and taking chances
Ahead of tonight’s UEFA Champions League Semi-Final second leg at Camp Nou, Impetus’ Emmanuel Faith joined Chelsea’s pre-game media conference with head coach Emma Hayes, and club captain, Magdalena Eriksson (27/4/23). Above: Sam Kerr is crowded out by Barcelona players in Saturday’s first leg at Stamford Bridge, she will be hoping to put up a moreContinue reading “Hayes and Eriksson emphasise the importance of detail and taking chances”
Champions League Quarter-Finals
Emmanuel Faith looks back at last week’s first-leg action in the UEFA Women’s Champions League Quarter-Finals before previewing the second legs which begin tonight (29/3/23). Above: Salma celebrates her goal for Barcelona against Roma. Photo: UEFA. When four different matches end in a 1-0 scoreline, you can imagine the difficulty, intensity, and quality of theContinue reading “Champions League Quarter-Finals”
Olympique Lyonnais v Chelsea Photo Gallery
Jean-Pierre Thiesset was pitchside at the Groupama Stadium last night to capture the action as Olympique Lyonnais hosted Chelsea in the Champions League Quarter-Final First Leg (23/3/23). Above: Sam Kerr fires in a shot for Chelsea at Olympique Lyonnais last night. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus. Olympique Lyonnais 0-1 Chelsea It’s advantage Chelsea after theContinue reading “Olympique Lyonnais v Chelsea Photo Gallery”
Olympique Lyonnais v Juventus Photo Gallery
Jean-Pierre Thiesset was pitchside at the Groupama Stadium for Impetus last night to capture all the action from the vital UEFA Champions League Group C tie between Olympique Lyonnais and Juventus (23/12/22). Above: Selma Bacha gets away down the wing for Olympique Lyonnais against Juventus. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus. Olympique Lyonnais 0-0 Juventus InContinue reading “Olympique Lyonnais v Juventus Photo Gallery”
Eidevall underlines “human need” for player rest as fixture calendar grows
Ahead of tonight’s UEFA Champions League tie at FC Zürich, Impetus’ Nathan Edwards was in Arsenal head coach Jonas Eidevall‘s media conference and reports on the Swede’s views on the need for player welfare with the women’s calendar looking set to grow further (21/12/22). Above: Arsenal players come together. Head coach Jonas Eidevall believes thatContinue reading “Eidevall underlines “human need” for player rest as fixture calendar grows”
Eidevall & Catley speak ahead of Lyon showdown
Ahead of their Champions League clash with reigning champions Olympique Lyonnais, head coach Jonas Eidevall and Steph Catley spoke to the media about the challenge posed by the French side, and covering unfamiliar defensive positions. Johnathan Stack reports for Impetus (15/12/22). Above: Action from Olympique Lyonnais’ home clash game with Arsenal when the two sidesContinue reading “Eidevall & Catley speak ahead of Lyon showdown”
Miedema Puts Gunners On The Brink of Champions League Quarter-Finals
Arsenal 1-0 Juventus by Johnathan Stack at The Emirates (8/12/22). Above: Arsenal’s Vivianne Miedema celebrates her winning goal with Laura Weinroither (left) and Stina Blackstenius (right). Photo: Arsenal Women. Player of the match Vivianne Miedema’s strike sealed a victory for Arsenal last night which could end up going a long way towards clinching their spotContinue reading “Miedema Puts Gunners On The Brink of Champions League Quarter-Finals”
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