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.”
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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”
Ravens smashed in seaside blitz
Manly United flexed their muscles at the top of the Football NSW Girls Youth League Under 16 Division 1 on Sunday and smashed seven goals without reply against Gladesville Ravens at Cromer Park. Eva Morgante got the scoring underway, and a poacher’s goal from Sarah Whelan had Manly coasting at half time. After weathering aContinue reading “Ravens smashed in seaside blitz”
Sydney kicks off the World Cup hype
Over four thousand Sydneysiders braved baltic conditions and a super-early start to welcome the world to Australia, marking 25 days to go before the opening games of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in July. This was a first chance for the squadron of volunteers to apply their skills, a first opportunity for all the mediaContinue reading “Sydney kicks off the World Cup hype”
Ravens tame Lions in sweet victory
Gladesville Ravens 1 Bankstown City 0 A clash of two out-of-form teams at Christie Park yielded a single important goal as Gladesville Ravens secured a priceless win in the Football NSW Girls Youth League Under 16 Division 1. The home team kept the Bankstown City defence busy the entire game, without finding the key ingredient,Continue reading “Ravens tame Lions in sweet victory”
Battling Ravens stem the flow
FNSW Institute 5 Gladesville Ravens 1 A battling second-half performance from Gladesville Ravens in the Football NSW Girls Youth League Under 16 Division 1 allowed the visitors to walk away from a difficult fixture at the home of football, Valentine Sports Park, with their heads held high. Catalina Wyrzynski had the hosts ahead early on,Continue reading “Battling Ravens stem the flow”