Check out Football West TV this week for the clip on the West Australian Manrays women’s football team in their last kick out prior to leaving for Italy.

The World Masters Games beckons for the 16 player squad.

The ladies, from all over WA, are gelling together neatly and shaping into the formidable force they have been for the last 20 years.

The squad travelling to Italy is:
Penny Tanner Hoath (Melville City Premier), Di Reeves (Leeming Division 1), Tina Glasson and Sylvia Jenkins (Mandurah Metro), Mhairi Glover, Wendy Peace, Mandy Laing, Sandra Szopski, Kerry Henry (Subiaco State League Division 1 and Metro), Elaine Anderson, Jayne Spalding, Lorraine Connop, Janet Robins (Hay Park), Shea Parker (Capel Wolves), Deb Farrell (Bunbury Dynamos and Force).

Some of the players to watch out for are…

Tina Glasson from Mandurah is an absolute bundle of energy. A farmer by day, Mandurah Metro player and Mother of 3, Tina is the teams road runner. With a David Beckham like work ethic, she is likely to be one of WA team’s top goal scorers in Italy.

Mhairi Glover (maiden name Angus), from Subiaco’s State League squad, is the team’s Scottish Aussie powerhouse. With great strength and passing, Mhairi is a challenge to stop in the attacking half.

Deb Farrell (maiden name Eve) has come into a new lease of footballing life this year. Debs Coaches and plays for Bunbury’s local powerhouse Dynamos, plus is dual registered for The Bunbury Forum Force in the Perth State League Division One. As a midfielder she has terrific vision and an eye for a great pass.  This will be a key in unlocking some of the top teams the Manrays will come against such as Canada and Japan.

The West Australian Manrays have some great items for sale to help their endeavours to get to Italy.

The teams budget is $120,000.00
So far we have raised $20,000.00
Our auction has raised $2000.00 so far

To help support the ladies in their representation of Australian Masters Football, here’s what you can do….. hop on to one of the links below and make an offer for the item. The team will come back to you if your offer is accepted.

Web link

www.womensoccer.com.au/?p=1891

Facebook users (where each item photograph is ready for your offer to be laid against it)
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.520253174701371.1073741827.174477715945587&type=3

Email users who would like to contact us directly to make an offer on any item:
Penny@theworldfootballprogramme.com

The items on offer are-

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The Westfield Matildas have gone down to Dutch club side Den Haag 1-0 overnight in the second friendly of their European tour in the Dutch city of Delft.

In an uncharacteristic display from the Australian side, the Westfield Matildas were unable to convert a multitude of opportunities throughout the match having conceded in the opening minutes.

“The game is for 90 minutes,” said coach Hesterine de Reus.

“Against the Netherlands we played very well in the first half and dropped off in the second. But today was the other way around, the opening half was poor and we became stronger in the second half.

“The game is for 90 minutes and we must be present for the whole 90, that is something we must learn.

“For me overall I am disappointed in losing to a club team. I think it should be impossible, we can’t let that happen.”

With three minutes on the clock defender Stephanie Catley was stranded on her own at the back following a Westfield Matildas corner kick. A quick counter-attack ensued with Den Haag’s striker Renate Jansen converting the chance to take the early lead.

The goal spurred the Australian side into action as Kyah Simon and Elise Kellond-Knight started to combine well but their efforts were continuously repelled by the exceptional Dutch goal keeper Barbara Lorsheyd.

Caitlin Foord and Simon created the best chance for the Australian side as halftime approached. Foord skillfully dribbled past her opponent to find Simon who unleashed a strike from just outside the 18 yard box only to find the out-stretched arm of Lorsheyd who palmed the ball away for a corner.

Australia continued to threaten with their set pieces as Kellond-Knight delivered a beautiful curling ball but Simon could only crash her powerful header into the crossbar to leave the score at 1-0 at the half.

Multiple substitutes were made during the break with defender Clare Polkinghorne, midfielder Teresa Polias and striker Michelle Heyman all entering the fray to try and turn the Matildas fortunes.

The Australians began to gain composure in the midfield with Polias and eventually Emily Van Egmond helping to settle the Australians in the midfield, but the breakthrough goal did not come.

In the dying minutes of the match Foord whipped a ball into the box, meeting Clare Polkinghorne’s head only to hit the side of the net as the Matildas failed to get the equaling goal.

The result was certainly not what the Matildas and head coach de Reus were looking for as the squad’s European tour reached its midpoint.

With friendly’s being an opportunity for teams to learn and grow together, de Reus did take some positives out of the loss.

“In my opinion in the first half we didn’t take notice of the team shape. It was all a bit individual, as soon as this happens then it is very hard to create a result,” continued de Reus.

“It was good for me to see how the girls reacted to shaking up the starting team and have players play out of position. It did make a difference today with our performance.

“It was a positive for me to see Teresa Polias take control of the midfield in the way that she did in the second half, along with Teigen Allen’s performance playing in an unfamiliar position sitting in behind the strikers.”

The Westfield Matildas will now leave Holland for France tomorrow in order to face the French national team on Saturday before returning to Australia.

“I think the girls are so shocked that a couple of days off before facing France on Saturday will be a good thing.”

Westfield Matildas European Tour match – Non-A International Friendly

Westfield Matildas 0
ADO Den Haag 1 (Renate Jansen 3’)

2 July 2013
Venue DHC, Sportspark Brasserskade, Delft, Nederland
Local kick off 6:30pm

Westfield Matildas: 18. Lydia Williams (gk), 3. Kim Carroll (4. Clare Polkinghorne 45’) 8. Elise Kellond-Knight, 9. Caitlin Foord, 13. Tameka Butt (2. Teigen Allen 75’) 14. Alanna Kennedy, 15. Amy Chapman (10. Emily Van Egmond 55’) 16. Stephanie Catley, 17. Kyah Simon, 19. Katrina Gorry, (7. Teresa Polias 45’) 12. Vedrana Popovic (23. Michelle Heyman 45’)

Substitutes not used: 1. Brianna Davey (gk), 6. Servet Uzunlar, 11. Lisa De Vanna,

Yellow Cards: None

Red Cards: None

ADO Den Haag: 1. Barbara Lorsheyd (gk) 2. Marleen Joore, 3. Kim Dolstra, 5. Mandy van Dijk 6. Lucienne Reichardt, 21. Tula de Wit, 9. Renate Jansen, 12. Yvette van der Windt, 20. Lineth Beerensteyn 22. Kiity Susan, 7. Tessa Oudejans

Substitutes not used: 4. Paola van der Veere, 15. Myrusha Victoria, 17. Marelle Worm, 18. Jennifer Vreugdenhil, 17. Vesna Veltrop, 8. Bulk van den Bulk , 23. Nada van Es 11. Jessie van Leeuwan, 16. IIse van der Windt 80’)

Yellow Cards: None

Red Cards: None

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SBS will broadcast the upcoming women’s football international between the Westfield Matildas and France from the Stade Jean Bouin in Angers LIVE this Sunday 7 July at 4:30am on SBS ONE and online.

With the French team making it to the semi-finals of the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Westfield Matildas will have the opportunity to prove themselves against one of the world’s best teams. The last time these two teams met was in 2001 in Coffs Harbour when the Westfield Matildas won 2-1. Out of four previous meetings, the Westfield Matildas have defeated France on two occasions with one draw and one loss.

The match will be hosted by David Zdrilic with former Socceroo Craig Foster. Former Matilda Sarah Walsh and SBS football reporter Vitor Sobral will provide commentary.

The match will also be streamed live online at www.sbs.com.au/theworldgame.

France v Matildas is LIVE 4:30am Sunday 7 July on SBS ONE and online.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SBSTheWorldGame
Twitter: @TheWorldGame / #FRAvAUS #GoMatildas

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State Under 13 Girls squad. Photo: Football West

Australia’s most prestigious junior football tournament for girls gets underway at Coffs Harbour International Stadium next week with the Westfield National Youth Championships for Girls.

Western Australia will field an Under 13 and an Under 15 team, which will both compete in Group B.

Over 350 of Australia’s best young female footballers in the Under 13 and Under 15 divisions will participate in the tournament, with 22 teams from around Australia contesting the two age divisions.

The State Under 13 girls will play against Capital Football, Victoria Country, Tasmania, Northern Terrirtory and NNSW Select, while the State Under 15 girls will play South Australia, Capital Football, Tasmania, Victoria and Northern Territory.

Football West technical director Cris Ola is looking forward to seeing how the next generation of WA’s female football talent progresses.

“It’s been a long and hard selection process, but our coaches are really pleased with the final squads,” Ola said.

“Both teams have got some great talent and they can’t wait to get over there.

“Hopefully they can perform on the national stage and show early signs that we have some future Matildas and Perth Glory Women players unearthed.”
The Championships conclude on Friday, July 12, when the respective age Champions will be decided.

Click here for the full fixtures draw (local time).

State Under 13 Girls

Coach: Elisa D’Ovidio
Assistant Coach: Ciara Conway
Team Manager: Leanne Hill
Physio: Alessia Floyd

State Under 15 Girls

Coaches: Darren Young & Salv Todaro
Team Manager: Faye Chambers
Physio: Alessia Floyd

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Perth Glory Women coach Jamie Harnwell. Photo: Getty

Westfield W-League side Perth Glory will be holding trials at the end of July for its 2013/14 squad.

The trials will take place on Wednesday, July 31 at Balga’s Celebration Park.

Age Group: Open
Venue: Celebration Reserve, Rochester Circle, Balga
Date/Time: Wednesday July 31, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Please be there at 5:15pm

Click here to down the Expression of Interest form. Make sure you return the form by Monday, July 29.

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Thank you everyone for your support. The auction has now concluded.  Items are now up for open and considered purchase offers until July 26 :

A League Glory Shirt

2x W League Glory shirts

Limo hire

Socceroos shirt

Diamond jewellery sets (bracelet and earring and ring set)

Home security system

Zampatti painting

Danny Greens boxing gloves

Photos on https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.520253174701371.1073741827.174477715945587&type=3

The team has already raised several thousand dollars over the past few weeks to help our womens squad get to the World Masters Games in Italy in August.

Where you can see the girls in the community:

The ladies are playing a scratch match this Sunday at Rosalie Park Subiaco at 1pm.

Watch out for Football 360 in the coming weeks on FootballWest.com.au.

Thank you to Perth Glory for donating this signed shirt. It will be advertised in the Glory newsletter from Thursday July 4. Make your offers to buy the shirt to penny@theworldfootballprogramme.com.

Perth Glory 2012/13 signed A League shirt

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