Aiden O’Neill scored his first Standard Liege goal in magnificent style with a volleyed winner in their 1-0 triumph over Leuven in the Belgian Pro League on Saturday. O’Neill chested down the ball before an unstoppable half volley in the 19th minute which proved to be the winner. “To be honest, there is a bit…
Matildas left-back Steph Catley returned to Arsenal’s starting line-up but gave away a penalty as the Gunners were shocked 2-1 by Mackenzie Arnold and Katrina Gorry’s West Ham United on Sunday. The Hammers have been struggling in the English Women’s Super League but have now managed back-to-back wins, coming from behind to triumph over Arsenal.…
Cristian Volpato offered a glimpse into the future of the Socceroos with a brilliant goal in Italy’s Serie A on Saturday as Sassuolo lost 4-2 to Bologna. Volpato, 20, wasn’t part of Australia’s Asian Cup campaign which ended on Friday night with an extra-time 2-1 loss to South Korea, preferring to focus on his club…
Caitlin Foord extended her goalscoring run to three goals in three games as Arsenal won 2-0 over Liverpool in the English Women’s Super League on Sunday. Foord started in her usual role on the left side of attack, while Steph Catley was again benched with Katie McCabe starting at left back. Liverpool goalkeeper Teagan Micah…
No one will argue the 4-0 scoreline didn’t flatter the Socceroos. Arguably it papered over the cracks of what was a disconnected and sloppy display against 146th-ranked Indonesia. The opening goal was a fortunate own goal, the second came after Team Garuda bossed play for 15-20 minutes. The other two goals came very, very late.…
The Socceroos earned themselves the best chance of success in the Asian Cup knockout stage by clinching top spot on Tuesday although the uninspired performance and lack of chances will raise more concerns. Australia lacked creativity but did what was required, managing a dull 1-1 draw with Uzbekistan, to secure top spot in Group B.…
Caitlin Foord returned from the Women’s Super League winter break with a goal as Arsenal beat Everton 2-1 on Saturday, while Clare Hunt provided an assist in France. Foord opened the scoring in the ninth minute for the Gunners, tapping home from close range with a simple finish from Victoria Pelova’s ball across goal. In…
For the first time in a major tournament since Australia’s triumphant 2015 Asian Cup, the Socceroos opened the latest iteration with three points courtesy of second-half goals from Jackson Irvine and Jordan Bos against India. Three points was the key against an opponent ranked 102nd in the world, compared to 2022 World Cup Round of…
Young Aussie pair Cameron Peupion and Tyrese Francois both got game-time for Premier League clubs Brighton & Hove Albion and Fulham respectively in the English FA Cup over the weekend. Olyroos midfielder Cameron Peupion had been recalled from his season-long loan to League One club Cheltenham late last month. The Sydney-born 21-year-old came on in…
The Matildas and Sam Kerr have been dealt a devastating blow ahead of an Olympic year with the striker’s club Chelsea confirming she has sustained an ACL injury. Kerr had been in a training camp with Chelsea in Morocco ahead of the Women’s Super League resumption in a fortnight’s time when she suffered the injury.…