by Ben Gilby (14/3/23) Above: The Young Matildas in the huddle ahead of their semi-final with Japan yesterday. Photo supplied to Impetus 71 by: Football Australia. Despite their 5-1 defeat to Japan in the semi-final of the U20 Asia Cup, the Young Matildas have much to be proud of. The Japanese, runners-up at the lastContinue reading “Young Matildas reflect after semi-final defeat”
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Young Matildas eliminated by Japan
By Kieran Yap 14/3/24 Above: The Young Matildas. Photo : Tiff Williams, Football Australia. A fluid, fast and ruthless Japan has won their U20 Asia Cup semi-final against the Young Matildas 5-1. Goals to Hiromi Yoneda, Uno Shiragaki, Maya Hijikata, and Chinari Sasai, and an own goal sent Japan to a fourth consecutive final andContinue reading “Young Matildas eliminated by Japan”
Kahli Johnson: the youth football veteran talks ahead of Young Matildas semi-final.
By Kieran Yap 13/3/24 Although she only turned 20 last month, Young Matildas striker Kahli Johnson seems like a veteran. She has played at two A-League Women clubs, competed in a Grand Final, scored some stunning goals, and is on her way to a second Youth World Cup with Australia. The Western United attacker wasContinue reading “Kahli Johnson: the youth football veteran talks ahead of Young Matildas semi-final.”
Georgia Cassidy: “It’s been an amazing 12 months”
Young Matildas star Georgia Cassidy answers Ben Gilby‘s questions from the Australia U20 HQ in Tashkent as they prepare for their U20 Asia Cup semi-final with Japan on Wednesday (11/3/24). Above: Georgia Cassidy in action for the Young Matildas against Chinese Taipei on Saturday. Photo: Football Australia. Georgia Cassidy is living the dream. After aContinue reading “Georgia Cassidy: “It’s been an amazing 12 months””
‘They’re a really exciting group of young women’: Leah Blayney on the Young Matildas
By Kieran Yap 11/3/24 Leah Blayney has become the first woman to coach Australia to a major FIFA Tournament. The Young Matildas manager and leader of the Future Matildas program reflects on the path to Colombia. Two years ago Leah Blayney stood on the sidelines as her Young Matildas side played infront of 30,000 fansContinue reading “‘They’re a really exciting group of young women’: Leah Blayney on the Young Matildas”
“The job’s not done”: Young Matildas have qualified for the World Cup, but are looking toward bigger things
By Kieran Yap 10/3/24 Above: Australia’s U20s celebrate making the U20 World Cup and the semi-finals of the Asia Cup. Photo: Football Australia. After winning against Chinese Taipei, Australia’s Under 20 side took time to celebrate, while keeping an eye on bigger prizes. Captain Jessika Nash, goal scorer Claudia Cicco, and player of the matchContinue reading ““The job’s not done”: Young Matildas have qualified for the World Cup, but are looking toward bigger things”
Young Matildas qualify for U20 Women’s World Cup in style
By Kieran Yap 9/3/24 Above: Australia line up to face Chinse Taipei in the final group game. Photo: Football Australia/Tiff Williams Australia has qualified for the Under 20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. Goals to Jessika Nash, Zara Kruger and Claudia Cicco gave The Young Matildas a comfortable win over Chinese Taipei and guaranteed themContinue reading “Young Matildas qualify for U20 Women’s World Cup in style”
Chinnama & Apostolakis have their “eyes locked on” Young Matildas success
by Ben Gilby (7/3/24) Above: Naomi Chinnama, who scored the winning goal in Australia’s 2-1 opening win against South Korea, speaking today. Image: Football Australia. With the Young Matildas needing just a point from their final group game at the U20 Asia Cup to make the semi-finals and qualify for the U20 World Cup, vice-captainContinue reading “Chinnama & Apostolakis have their “eyes locked on” Young Matildas success”
Young Matildas get the job done early, and edge closer to the World Cup
By Kieran Yap 7/3/24 Above: The Australian U20’s. Photo: Tiff Williams/Football Australia Australia sit on top of group A after beating a determined and defensive Uzbekistan The Young Matildas have won their second group game in the Under 20 Asian Cup with a 2-0 result against Uzbekistan. First half goals to Daniela Galic and PetaContinue reading “Young Matildas get the job done early, and edge closer to the World Cup”
Blayney: It’s back to business as Young Matildas stand on brink of history
by Ben Gilby (5/3/24) Above: Young Matildas head coach Leah Blayney speaking today ahead of her team’s second round-robin game at the U20 Asian Cup tomorrow against the hosts Uzbekistan. Image: Football Australia. After their superb 2-1 win over South Korea on Sunday in the opening Group A game in the U20 Asian Cup, AustraliaContinue reading “Blayney: It’s back to business as Young Matildas stand on brink of history”
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