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Eleventh appointment with “What are you watching?” the weekly column of Calciostyle dedicated to the 2024/2025 Serie A Women’s Championship.
The women’s football movement in Italy in recent years is gaining more and more space, attracting the interest of millions of fans who live the sport in our beloved country. Although there is still a vast majority of people who “snub” this category, in recent seasons there have been several events and facts that have brought women’s football to a very high level.
We cannot fail to mention the transition to professionalism (1st July 2022) reaching milestones that until a few years ago were unthinkable, such as reaching the quota of 40 thousand spectators for a single match.
Compared to other European countries (Spain and England in particular), the difference in terms of audience and interest surrounding women’s football is, to use a famous Roman expression, “still a dear friend,” meaning very significant.
By also exploiting the irreverence of the column’s title “Macché, te lo guardi?”, we want to shed further light on a reality that is increasingly taking hold in our beloved country: women’s football. In the end, we Italians are only interested in watching and being able to comment on the game of football, regardless of who is playing.
Women’s Serie A, recap of the eleventh matchday
In the eleventh matchday of Women’s Serie A, the ones smiling the most are Juventus and Inter. In fact, the two teams make the most of the half-steps of Fiorentina and Roma (both held to a draw) and extend their lead in the standings, with the Nerazzurre overtaking Viola to take second place.
A comfortable victory for the Vecchia Signora away against Como, while Inter settles for the goal of Magull to defeat Napoli. In the opening game of the women’s football weekend, Lazio and Sampdoria could only manage a dull draw.
Now it’s time for the international break, with Italy facing a luxury friendly against Germany on Monday, December 2nd at 8:30 PM at Ruhrstadion in Bochum.
Lazio hits the Dorian wall: a draw that benefits no one
Lazio – Sampdoria 0 – 0
The survival clash between Lazio and Sampdoria at the Fersini stadium in Formello ends in a draw. A draw that serves no purpose, with the home team remaining anchored to the lower part of the table and the Dorian side still occupying the last position in the rankings, also due to a poor offensive phase with only 3 goals scored.
As predicted, Lazio dominated the game with Sampdoria defending their goal. The real plot of the match unfolds from the early minutes, with the Biancocelesti creating opportunities against the Doria goalkeeper Tampieri, who put on an impressive performance throughout the match.
The home team came close to scoring several times with Le Bihan, Piemonte, and Visentin, but they had to surrender to the brilliant performance of the opposing goalkeeper. In the second half, a lifeline came to tilt the game in favor of Lazio: in the 58th minute, Sampdoria was reduced to ten men due to the expulsion, for a second yellow card, of Pisani, who committed a reckless foul on Piemonte during a counterattack.
The numerical superiority of the Biancocelesti didn’t last long as Piemonte was also sent off early. The Italian striker, in an attempt to control the ball, raised her leg too high according to the referee, resulting in a dangerous play and a second yellow card.
The match continued with the same pattern seen throughout the game: Lazio attacking to find a goal, while Sampdoria remained defensive. The best opportunity for the team coached by Grassadonia came to Visentin 40 seconds before the end of the fourth and final minute of stoppage time. A desperate long ball forward caught the Blucerchiata defense off guard, leaving the Biancoceleste captain one-on-one with Tampieri.
Number 99 was hypnotized by the goalkeeper’s movement and wasted the biggest chance of the match. Lazio now has 7 points, while Sampdoria remains in last place with only 4 points collected.
A Magull-dominated game: Inter climbs to second place
Inter – Napoli 1 – 0
8′ Magull (I)
The negative period for Napoli in the offensive zone continues: only three goals scored in the league have earned them the title of the worst attack in Serie A alongside Sampdoria. A real crisis confirmed by the following statistic: for the first time in their history, Napoli failed to score in 7 consecutive league matches.
Capitalizing on this and more is Inter coached by Piovani. The home team started strong and found the opening goal just 8 minutes into the game through Lina Magull. The former Bayern Munich player seems to have found her form after scoring last week against Sampdoria. A well-executed play by the Nerazzurre led to a cross from the right by Bowen finding the head of the German, left unmarked at the far post, who made no mistake from close range to beat Bacic.
Inter continued to create offensive opportunities, coming close to extending their lead, but their lack of precision and effectiveness in front of goal prevented further goals. The match progressed with little threat from Napoli in attack, with Runarsdottir, the Inter goalkeeper, having little to do.
An important victory for Inter, capitalizing on the missteps of Fiorentina and Roma, as they climbed to second place in the standings, 5 points behind leaders Juventus. It was the third defeat in the last four matches for the Neapolitan club, who remain at 6 points after 11 games.
AC Milan women never give up: comeback against Fiorentina
Fiorentina – Milan 2 – 2
9′ Janogy (F), 13′ own goal Ijeh (M), 47′ Arrigoni (M), 84′ Karczewska (M)
A missed opportunity for Fiorentina under coach De La Fuente, as they squander a two-goal lead against Milan at the Viola Park, losing their second position in the standings to Inter.
A perfect start for La Viola, who found themselves up by two goals within a quarter of an hour thanks to the genius of Bonfantini, who had a hand in both goals.
A lightning counterattack 2 vs 1 with Bonfantini passing to Janogy in the middle. The Viola striker entered the box, outplayed the Rossoneri defender, and scored with a precise low shot past Giuliani. Four minutes later, La Viola doubled their lead: Bonfantini ran into the box, dribbled past her opponent, and crossed for Severini to score. However, it was Ijeh who clumsily put the ball into her own net.
Fiorentina continued to create dangerous opportunities, flirting several times with a third goal that would have virtually sealed the match. However, they failed to capitalize, and Milan woke up in the second half. The vulnerable defense seen in the first half transformed thanks to substitutions by Bakker, allowing the Rossoneri to equalize.
Immediately after the break, Diavolo reduced the deficit with the newly entered Arrigoni, who scored her first goal for Milan. The 2004-born player was served on the edge of the box, fooled the Viola defender, and fired a shot past Fiskerstrand. The match-winning goal came six minutes from full time from a penalty kick.
Erzen was fouled in the box by Renzotti, and the referee had no doubts. Karczewska stepped up to take the penalty but was stopped by the Viola goalkeeper. However, she was quickest to react and scored on the rebound.
In stoppage time, Fiorentina had a chance to take the lead again, but both Janogy and Boquete missed great opportunities after a well-served ball by Bonfantini.
An important draw for Milan as they close in on Como, while Fiorentina paid the price for a poor second half, losing their second position in the standings.
Roma wastes chances: two dropped points against Sassuolo
Sassuolo – Roma 1 – 1
10′ Prugna (S), 35′ Giugliano (R)
Roma missed a chance to capitalize on Fiorentina’s stumble and had to settle for a draw against Sassuolo, dropping two crucial points in their pursuit of Juventus.
A bitter draw for the reigning champions who wasted numerous opportunities, especially in the second half. Roma continued to struggle with their finishing, a major issue for Spugna’s side since the start of the season, resulting in dropped points, especially against Sassuolo (1-1 in both matches).
The match at the Ricci stadium in Sassuolo started poorly for the visiting team, with the Neroverdi taking the lead through Prugna‘s magic. Following a corner kick, the Roma defense cleared the ball, but Prugna unleashed a powerful right-footed shot from outside the box that found the net.
Roma responded and began to create chances, eventually equalizing just over 30 minutes into the game with a penalty converted by the Roma captain, Manuela Giugliano. Giacinti was fouled in the box by Prugna, and the Roma number 10 stepped up to score and level the match.
The second half mirrored the first, with Roma desperately seeking the lead but failing to capitalize on heavy misses in front of goal, especially with Glionna
Positive signs for Sassuolo, who have built on their recent performances. Out of the 6 points collected in the league, five have come in the last three matches. Como – Juventus 1 – 4 7′ Kerr (C), 11′ Bonansea (J), 31′ Girelli (J), 45+2′ Caruso (J), 73′ Schatzer (J) Juventus didn’t let the tough loss against Arsenal in the Women’s Champions LeagueComo. However, the hosts broke the deadlock with a well-executed team play. Petzelberger played a through ball to Nischler, who backheeled it to leave Kerr alone in front of Peyraud-Magnin. The Scottish striker made no mistake with a low shot from the penalty spot. Juventus responded quickly, equalizing four minutes later. A cross from the left by Boattin found Bonansea with a header to beat the late-coming Gilardi and score. From that moment, the Vecchia Signora took control of the game in search of the go-ahead goal. The lead was extended with a header at the half-hour mark. This time, Girelli found the net for her 7th goal in 10 appearances. Krumbiegel crossed precisely to the far post where the Juventus striker outjumped her marker and powered a header past an unsuspecting Gilardi. Juventus made it 3-1 just before halftime. An energetic Cantore dispossessed the Como goalkeeper and found Caruso in front of goal, who confidently scored her fifth goal of the season. In the second half, Juventus continued their dominance and sealed the victory with a fourth goal. Coming 15 minutes from the end, the 2005-born Schatzer found the net. Bergamaschi was blocked from the left side of the penalty area but decided to play the ball to the onrushing Juventus midfielder, who produced a perfectly placed shot that hit the post and went in. It was an important victory for Juventus, capitalizing on the slip-ups of Fiorentina and Roma, extending their lead at the top of the table with 29 points. A heavy result for Como, who still showed promise from the start of the season. The weekly appointment with "Macché te lo guardi?" is back, the column by Calciostyle dedicated to the Serie A Women’s Championship 2025/2026. Here is the third matchday! The women’s football movement in Italy has been gaining more and more attention in recent years, attracting the interest of millions of fans who follow the sport in our beloved Boot. Despite there still being a vast majority of people who "snub" this category, in recent seasons there have been several events and achievements that have elevated women’s football to a very high level. We cannot ignore the transition to professionalism (July 1, 2022) and reaching milestones that were unthinkable just a few years ago, such as attracting 40,000 spectators to a single match. Compared to other European countries (especially Spain and England), the difference in audience and interest surrounding women’s football is still significant. The performances of the Italian National Team (reaching the semifinals) at the European Championship in Switzerland this summer certainly brought a lot of attention to the entire movement, but there is still a long way to go to give the right spotlight to the Italian championship. Taking advantage of the irreverence of the column title "Macché, te lo guardi?", we want to shed further light on a reality that is gaining more and more ground in our beloved country: women’s football. Because in the end, we Italians are only interested in watching and being able to comment on the game of football, regardless of who is playing.
The third matchday of Serie A Women has concluded. A round filled with many firsts: Genoa, in front of their fans, secures the joy of their first historic victory in the top league by defeating Ternana, the only team still at zero points in the standings. Sassuolo and Juventus also secure their first league wins. The 2005 class Eto and the ’90 class Girelli decide the matches against Como and Lazio, respectively. At the top of the standings flies Roma by Rossettini, who defeats Napoli away with the league’s top scorer Corelli, author of the decisive brace. A goal fest at Viola Park between Fiorentina and Milan with Pinones Arce’s girls clinching an important victory in the final seconds. It’s the second consecutive draw for Inter by Piovani, as they settle for a 0-0 against Parma.
Genoa – Ternana 3 – 1 The Genoa secures their first historic victory in the top league. In front of their fans, the Grifone triumphs over the other promoted team Ternana. The first half at La Sciorba is lively, with the visitors starting strong and putting the Rossoblù defense under pressure. At the 28th minute, Ternana takes the lead with Pellegrino Cimò, but the goal is disallowed due to an offside position. Aware of the scare, Genoa pushes forward and breaks the deadlock at the 31st minute. A scramble in the penalty area after a free kick, with Hilaj making the most of the loose ball and scoring. Ternana’s response and any offensive attempts rely on Pellegrino Cimò. The former Samp player, played into space, unleashes a powerful shot under the bar, restoring parity after less than 4 minutes. The second half sees the 2006 class trying to score again. The Ternana, however, capitulates shortly after the hour mark, conceding two goals to Genoa. In this early part of the season, the Achilles’ heel of Cincotta’s team is set pieces, particularly corners. The one-two punch from Genoa capitalizes on this crucial aspect. First Lipman and then Monterubbiano take advantage of the guest defense’s lapses, virtually sealing the match. The newly promoted Ternana remains without points. A fundamental victory for the Grifone.
Sassuolo – Como 1 – 0 The Sassuolo, coached by Mister Spugna, secures their first league victory at home against Como, who were coming off a surprising win against Juventus. A very entertaining and lively match with the home team immediately seeking the lead. The spotlight is stolen by the young 2005 class Eto, a former PSG player. The Cameroonian forward opens a shooting contest that lasts the whole game against the Larian goalkeeper. Indeed, she scores the first strike of the match, as the Neroverdi approach the Como defense. From the resulting corner, Sassuolo takes the lead. A short corner finds Clelland on the flank, who crosses for Eto to head home unmarked in the center of the penalty area. The game continues in the same vein, with Sassuolo, especially Eto, creating chance after chance but failing to convert. Como tries, especially in the second half, but their lack of ruthlessness means they hardly trouble Durand. As the match nears its end, Como protests vehemently for a handball in the Sassuolo penalty area. Despite a review by the Football Video Support (FVS), the referee does not award the penalty, condemning the Larian team to their second defeat in three matchdays.
Fiorentina – Milan 4 – 3 A match full of strong emotions at Viola Park between Fiorentina and Milan: 7 goals, chances on both sides, and a game decided in the dying moments. Everything happens at Pinones Arce’s stadium. To open the scoring, Severini converts a penalty won by Snerle. Fiorentina’s lead lasts only 5 minutes as Milan turns the game around. Renzotti levels the score at 32′ with a decisive strike from the penalty area, and Soffia makes it 2-1 for the Rossoneri with a clever touch from Kyvag’s backheel at 37′. The second half is played at the same frantic pace as the first. Fiorentina, just before the hour mark, equalizes with Janogy, skillfully heading in a corner. The Rossoneri, led by Renzotti, refuse to back down and take the lead again at 77′. The 3-2 scoreline seems to bury Fiorentina, but in injury time, the unthinkable happens. The duo Janogy-Tryggvadóttir carries the team on their shoulders, leading them to an unexpected victory just minutes before. The entire stadium erupts in joy as the Icelandic striker puts the ball into the net after getting past Giuliani at the 97th minute.
Napoli – Roma 1 – 3 A third consecutive victory in the league and top of the table. The Serie A season could not have started better for Roma by Rossettini, who, in their first top clash, beat Sassarini’s Napoli 3-1 at the Piccolo. A fairly tight first half gives way to a much livelier second half. Roma immediately takes the lead with Giulia Dragoni. Sgasata on the right by Bergamaschi, who enters the penalty area and serves the arrival of the 2006 class with a precise low shot into the far corner. With the game opened up, the Giallorosse gain confidence and just three minutes later, double their advantage. Corelli, sent through on goal, takes full advantage of the late Napoli defense with a powerful strike that Bacic can do nothing about. Roma, with a comfortable lead, manages the match, smoothly sailing towards the end. In the 82nd minute, the current league leaders also score a third, again through Corelli. The yellow-red striker is having a fantastic start to the season: 4 goals and 2 assists in three league games already. Napoli, with time running out, finds a consolation goal with a long-range strike from Vanmechelen that sneaks under the crossbar.
Lazio – Juventus 0 – 1 A penalty kick from Girelli is enough for Juventus to return to victory and secure the first three points of the season. The match at Fersini in Formello pits two teams in completely different form states against each other. On one side, Lazio, coming off a blistering start to the season and unbeaten in 7 rounds. On the other, Juventus, the reigning Italian champions, still without a win after two matchdays (a first in Serie A history). The balanced first half offers opportunities for both sides: Juventus with Bonansea and Thomas, and Lazio with Piemonte forcing De Jong to make a superb save. In the second half, the game heats up, with both teams wasting chances. In Lazio, Goldoni and Piemonte miss the chance to take the lead, while in Juventus, in addition to Cascarino and Beccari, Girelli sees her goal denied by Durante’s lightning-fast reflexes. The turning point of the match arrives at the 84th minute. In a header in the Lazio penalty area, Goldoni touches the ball with her arm in an awkward manner, and the referee has no doubt in pointing to the penalty spot. Girelli steps up and converts, scoring Juventus’ first goal of the season and, more importantly, sealing the first three points of the season.
Inter – Parma 0 – 0 It’s the second consecutive draw for Inter by Piovani, as they play out a dull 0-0 against the newly promoted Parma at the Arena Civica Gianni Brera. The home team dominates the game from the early minutes, but there are few opportunities in the first half to trouble Ceasar’s goal. In the second half, Inter tries more persistently, coming close to scoring with Glionna and Tomaselli in two chances. The former Roma winger hits the post with a sure shot before missing wide on the rebound. The midfielder, on an assist from Glionna, sends her effort wide from the center of the yellow-blue area. The balls rain down on the Parma goalkeeper, but never truly trouble her, thanks to an organized and compact Parma defense. A bitter draw for the Nerazzurre, who miss the opportunity to close the gap on Roma in the standings. A good draw for Parma, confirming their last-minute victory against Sassuolo in the previous round.
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Disappointing home debut for Rossettini’s Roma. Defeated 0-4 against Barcelona’s aliens in a sold-out Tre Fontane. Second matchday and second defeat for Roma under Rossettini in the Women’s Champions League. After facing Real Madrid a week ago, Roma welcomed the aliens from Barcelona. “Aliens” because they are not only one of the strongest, if not the strongest, teams in the world, but also had a superb start to the season. Since the beginning of the 2025/2026 season, Barcelona has played 8 matches, winning all of them, scoring 44 goals and conceding only two. A true powerhouse, which also crushed the Giallorossa team in a completely sold-out Tre Fontane. ROMA FEMMINILE FORMATION (PHOTO BY SALVATORE FORNELLI)
Despite a significant technical gap, Rossettini‘s girls managed to keep up with the Spanish team in the first half, ending the first half only one goal down, scored less than two minutes into the match. Roma played a defensive game, trying to limit Barcelona‘s constant passing game and exploiting their high defensive line for counterattacks. The opportunity for an equalizer came to Viens, who faced the opposing goalkeeper one-on-one but was unable to score. In the second half, due to collective fatigue, Barcelona scored three more goals past Baldi‘s goal. The Spanish team also missed a penalty with former Ballon d’Or winner Putellas, who shot high. Despite the differences on the field, there are positive aspects for coach Rossettini to take into account for the upcoming matches in the league and Champions League, where the opponents will be, at least on paper, more manageable and within reach. Roma – Barcelona 0 – 4 (2′ Brugts, 58′ Nazareth, 71′ pen. Putellas, 90′ Hansen)
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| Roma | 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Lazio | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Napoli | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Inter | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Fiorentina | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sassuolo | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Juventus | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parma | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -3 |
| Genoa | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Milan | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 |
| Como | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 |
| Ternana | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -8 |
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