Netherlands 2 South Africa 0 The action off the field on Sunday was so much more satisfying than the action on the field as the Netherlands brushed past a wasteful South Africa at the Sydney Football Stadium to tee up a quarter-final clash with Spain. A fortunate goal from point-blank range by Jill Roord andContinue reading “Oranje fail to convince, but party hard”
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Here’s what you didn’t see on TV
Wednesday night saw a goalfest at the Sydney Football Stadium as France and Panama came together in the final group stage game of a tense Group F. While everyone else was watching the crunch game between Brazil and Jamaica, this mis-match between two teams at opposite ends of the football spectrum threw up some fabulousContinue reading “Here’s what you didn’t see on TV”
Ravens show spirit in derby battle
Gladesville Ravens 0 Spirit FC 0 The width of the post and staunch defending from Gladesville Ravens kept their derby showdown with local rivals Spirit FC goalless in the Football NSW Girls Youth League Under 16 Division 1. Alexia Mavraidis’ shot on the counter attack smashed off the post for the home side, while goalkeeperContinue reading “Ravens show spirit in derby battle”
Spartans’ second half surprise seals win
Blacktown Spartans 1 Gladesville Ravens 0 A goal in the opening moments of the second half by Alyssa McKenzie was enough to separate the two sides as Blacktown Spartans kept their faint finals hopes alive at Blacktown Football Park against visitors Gladesville Ravens in the Football NSW Girls Youth League Under 16 Division 1. AContinue reading “Spartans’ second half surprise seals win”
Who needs goals? Nigeria and Canada entertain in a thriller.
Nigeria 0 Canada 0 Melbourne’s AAMI Park was treated to an incredible game of football on Friday as the FIFA Women’s World Cup rolled into the self-proclaimed sporting capital of Australia. The unfancied Nigeria rode their luck early on and grew into the game, coming so close to snatching a win against one of theContinue reading “Who needs goals? Nigeria and Canada entertain in a thriller.”
Quick gate guide – Stadium Australia
Using a screenshot from Google Maps, here is a quick guide to your gate. Check your ticket and see which gate is yours. Assuming you’re not crazy and you’re arriving by free bus or train, you will typically arrive at gates A to F first, and this is where the majority of the fun stuffContinue reading “Quick gate guide – Stadium Australia”
The full Women’s World Cup experience even before it all begins
Australia 1 France 0 Friday night at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne was a reminder of just why the hype is building ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Matildas played to a packed stadium in front of a young and eager audience and gave every one of their fans a first taste of whatContinue reading “The full Women’s World Cup experience even before it all begins”
Ravens rock Rams with slender win
Gladesville Ravens 2 Macarthur Rams 1 Gladesville Ravens returned to winning ways in this Football NSW Girls Youth League Under 16 Division 1 clash at Christie Park as Macarthur went close to pulling off a comeback that looked unlikely at half-time. Once Maya Jones had settled the nerves, tucking an early opener into an unguardedContinue reading “Ravens rock Rams with slender win”
Red card ruins Ravens’ resurgence
Illawarra Stingrays 4 Gladesville Ravens 1 A disastrous red card in the opening stages of this Football NSW Girls Youth League Under 16 Division 1 clash at Macedonia Park handed a massive advantage to the league leaders as both teams battled gale force winds to serve up a classic. Jemma Horley’s handball outside the areaContinue reading “Red card ruins Ravens’ resurgence”
Ravens’ pockets picked by Bulls
The Football NSW Girls Youth League Under 16 Division 1 gave us an intriguing game at the home of football Christie Park as the Bulls Academy snatched a late goal to turn the result on its head, Gladesville Ravens beaten desite leading the way in the first half. A clever finish from Angelina Zaiter hadContinue reading “Ravens’ pockets picked by Bulls”