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Women’s Serie A, Did you watch it? – Recap of the 18th round – Soccer style
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Eighteenth meeting with “Macché te lo guardi?”, 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 sports in our beloved country. Despite there still being 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 overlook the transition to professionalism (July 1, 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 above all), the difference in terms of audience and interest surrounding women’s football is, to quote a famous Roman expression, “still dear friend,” meaning very broad.
Also, using the irreverence of the column 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, what interests us Italians is just watching and being able to comment on the football played, regardless of who is playing.
Women’s Serie A, recap of the eighteenth round
The eighteenth and final round of the Women’s Serie A regular season offers a mountain of goals, with several exciting matches in terms of entertainment and goals. In fact, in three matches, 20 goals were scored! The opening spectacle was provided by Lazio and Inter in what was undoubtedly the most thrilling match of the day: 4-4 with Piemonte scoring a poker. Sassuolo secured three points against Sampdoria, relegating them to the bottom of the table.
A goalless draw between Fiorentina and Roma, while Juventus strolled at Milan‘s home, dealing a heavy blow to the Rossoneri. A crucial victory for Napoli in terms of survival in the match against Como, who suffered their fourth consecutive defeat. The Larian team had to give up the last slot for the championship pool to Milan, despite the heavy defeat suffered.
Incredible show at Fersini: sensational poker by Piemonte
Lazio – Inter 4 – 4
2′ Tomaselli (I), 8′ Csiszar (I), 66′ Magull (I), 69′ Merlo (I), 62′,65′, 84′, 90+3′ Piemonte
How to start the day with a better match than this? The match at Fersini in Formello between Lazio and Inter provided 90 minutes full of emotions and reversals of fortune for all passionate fans.
Right from the start, the Nerazzurri took the lead with an ex-Roma player Tomaselli. A pass from Cambiaghi for the midfielder’s run into the box, where she shifted and defeated Karresmaa with a right-footed shot deflected by D’Auria. No sooner had they scored that Inter doubled the lead with Csiszar. Schough receives on the left side of the box and centrally serves the Hungarian midfielder, who doesn’t hesitate to unleash a sharp low shot into the near corner where Karresma couldn’t reach.
The first half ended without any other major incidents as both teams closed the first 45 minutes with a score of 0-2 in favor of Piovani‘s side. An hour into the game, the Piemonte show began: the Biancocelesti striker brought the match back to level terms with two goals in 3 minutes.
At 62′, Benoit found the 97′ class player in the box, and with a colossal mistake by Milinkovic, she drilled a precise volley with her left foot from close range, beating Runarsdottir. Two minutes later, Piemonte scored her personal brace. A cross from the left by Zanoli to the Biancoceleste’s number 18, who turned in the air with a left-footed shot, putting the ball into the top corner, restoring parity.
The 7 minutes from the 62nd to the 69th minute were only for the brave-hearted: after Piemonte‘s brace, Inter surged ahead again by two goals. Indeed, no sooner had they celebrated the equalizer than Lazio conceded a long-range goal from Magull. The former Bayern Munich midfielder received at the edge of the box and unleashed a rocket into the near corner that Karresma couldn’t reach. Three more minutes, and Inter scored their fourth with Merlo. A masterful move by the Nerazzurri that led to a shot by Bugeja, a miracle save by the home goalkeeper, the ball slipped to the far post where the Biscione’s winger didn’t miss from close range.
A new double advantage for Inter just over 20 minutes from the end of the game. Disagreeing with this was once again the Lazio striker, Martina Piemonte. At 84′, she completed her hat-trick with a great turn in the box after a scramble in the Inter’s penalty area, reopening the match.
At the last minute, the 1997-born player also scored a poker: a replica of the goal she scored a few minutes earlier. Receiving back to goal for Piemonte who turned, this time to the right, and with a precise right-footed shot across the goal, she brought joy to the entire team coached by Grassadonia. A day that the former Milan and Roma striker, author of her first Serie A poker, will hardly forget.
This concludes the regular season for Inter and Lazio, with the Nerazzurri qualifying for the championship pool in second place, 7 points behind leaders Juventus. The Biancocelesti, on the other hand, finished in seventh place, which secures their place in the survival pool.
Sampdoria falls again: last place in the standings
Sampdoria – Sassuolo 0 – 2
26′ Sabatino (S), 73′ Clelland (S)
In the last round of the regular season, Sampdoria suffered another defeat, this time against Sassuolo, landing them in last place in the standings. At La Sciorba, the hosts started better with a shot by Arcangeli that forced Durand to make an extraordinary save and dive to turn it into a corner.
Despite a better start from the Doriane side, Sassuolo took the lead at the first opportunity with a header by Sabatino. Clelland entered the box and tried a shot, the Samp defense intercepted but handed the ball to the onrushing Philtjens who managed to cross for Sabatino to head in from close range. Despite Pisani‘s intervention, the ball was not deflected enough to prevent the goal.
Sampdoria did what they could, creating some danger for Durand‘s goal, but in the end, they had to succumb. Sassuolo gained momentum and began to create more noteworthy actions. In the 73rd minute, the Neroverdi sealed the deal with a thunderous strike by Clelland. Speeding down the left side, the number 25, as soon as she entered the box, unleashed a rocket that nestled into the far corner, leaving the Blucerchiato keeper motionless.
Both teams will play in the post-season survival pool, with Sassuolo surely playing more carefreely than Sampdoria, who slipped into last place after Napoli’s victory over Como.
Boring match at Viola Park: a draw that serves no one
Fiorentina – Roma 0 – 0
A lot of boredom and few joys in the match at Viola Park between Fiorentina coached by De La Fuente and Roma by Spugna. The two teams failed to capitalize on the slight misstep of Inter at Lazio and did not close the gap on the Nerazzurri, falling further behind the league leaders Juventus.
After a soporific first half with only one dangerous opportunity for each side, in the second half, Roma tried to secure the three points with a few glimpses, culminating in the crossbar hit by Haavi. Fiorentina attempted in the final stages with some offensive sorties, but after three minutes of stoppage time, the match ended in a draw.
A draw that serves neither of the two teams, both of which are qualified for the championship pool. The Giallorosse continue to lose ground on Juventus, further diminishing their already slim hopes of fighting for the league title.
Girelli show: Juventus only needs 6 minutes
Milan – Juventus 0 – 6
25′ Girelli (J), 27′ Boattin (J), 31′ Girelli (J), 39′ Girelli (J), 89′ Bergamaschi (J), 90+1′ Vangsgaard
Juventus overwhelmed Milan in the last round of the regular season. Everything was too easy for the Bianconere, who wrapped up the game against the Rossoneri in just five minutes. At 25′, a corner from the right by Boattin to Girelli‘s head, who soared and, thanks to a lucky deflection off the Diavolo‘s defense, beat Giuliani. Two minutes later, Juventus doubled their lead with Boattin.
A lightning counterattack from the Vecchia Signora saw Bonansea go one-on-one with the Rossoneri keeper and pass to Boattin on the left, who tapped in a goal into the unguarded net. Another 4 minutes and Girelli scored the third goal, again. Krumbiegel entered the box and was brought down by Stokic‘s late tackle: no doubt for the referee who pointed to the spot. Girelli stepped up from the penalty spot and perfectly placed a right-footed shot, completing her personal brace.
The Bianconeri striker was not satisfied yet, and at 39′, she completed her hat-trick. Krumbiegel broke into the box and crossed, the Rossoneri defense cleared poorly, leaving the ball in the air for Girelli to head over Giuliani and virtually seal the match.
In the second half, the story remained the same with Juventus dominating the match and extending the scoreline to 4-0 at 89′ with a goal from former Bergamaschi. Vangsgaard served Lehmann in the middle, who missed the simple right-footed tap-in, then tried with his left foot but found the Rossoneri defense’s block. On the rebound, the quickest was Bergamaschi, who didn’t miss from close range.
At 90+1′, there was also a celebration for former PSG player Vangsgaard, who scored, on a precise pass from Krumbiegel, with a splendid shot curling into the far corner.
Juventus confirms their first position, extending their lead in the standings over Inter and Roma, while Milan, despite the heavy defeat, secured the last spot to access the championship pool thanks to Como‘s defeat to Napoli.
Napoli – Como 4 – 2
44′ Kramzar (C), 49′ Sliskovic (N), 52′ Banusic (N), 77′ Kramzar (C), 80′ Jelcic (N), 83′ Moretti (N)
Second league victory for Napoli that leaves the bottom of the table and prepares for a crucial survival pool to remain in the top flight.
A high-paced game between the home team Napoli and Como, with chances from both sides. To make better use of them, the Larian team took the lead at the 44th minute with a goal by Kramzar. A cross from the left by Petzelberger for the well-timed run of the 2006-born player, who punished the Parthenopean defense with a right-footed volley.
The second half started all blue. In the 49th minute, a long ball from the midfield by Lundorf into the box for Muth. A decisive exit by Gilardi who momentarily intercepted it, but the goal was left unguarded, allowing Sliskovic to score.
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The twenty-first edition of “Macché te lo guardi?” (“Why don’t you watch it?”), the weekly column by 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 sports 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 facts that have elevated women’s football to a very high level.
We cannot fail to start from the transition to professionalism (July 1, 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 (especially Spain and England), the difference in terms of audience and interest surrounding women’s football is, to quote a famous Roman expression, “still very different,” or very wide.
Also, taking advantage of the irreverence of the column title “Macché, te lo guardi?” (“Why don’t you watch it?”), we want to shed further light on a reality that is increasingly taking hold in our beloved country: women’s football. Because in the end, us Italians are only interested in watching and being able to comment on the football being played, regardless of who is playing.
Women’s Serie A, the third round of Scudetto and Relegation Poule
The third round of the Poule Scudetto and Poule Salvezza of the Women’s Serie A. In the relegation race, Sampdoria and Napoli do not go beyond a dull 0-0 that does not change the standings, leaving these two teams as the only ones really fighting to stay in the top flight. In the other match, Como beats Lazio 2-0, grabbing the top spot in the Poule Salvezza at the expense of the Biancocelesti.
In the Poule Scudetto, Fiorentina surprisingly beats Juventus with a double magic by Boquete. Despite the heavy defeat, Juventus officially qualifies, with 7 rounds in advance, for the next edition of the Women’s Champions League. Closing this round of the championship is the explosive Milan derby with Inter hurting themselves twice before being equalized by Ijeh 10 minutes from the end.
Relegation Poule
Boredom reigns: the relegation challenge goes beyond a draw
Sampdoria – Napoli 0 – 0
These are the two teams that are really fighting to stay in the Women’s Serie A. Sampdoria and Napoli, since the start of the season, are the two bottom teams in the standings and will have to fight tooth and nail to secure a pass to avoid dropping to the second division. They will have to because in the match between the two teams, played on Saturday the 15th, emotions are close to zero.
At La Sciorba, boredom reigns, with the two teams never managing to threaten the opposing defenses. A goalless draw that benefits Napoli more, who remain 2 points ahead of Sampdoria with five games to go. The upcoming matches with the other teams in the Poule Salvezza will also be decisive, waiting for the return match in Naples.
Como overtakes Lazio: the Biancocelesti’s positive streak interrupted
Lazio – Como 0 – 2
42′ Picchi (C), 75′ Del Estal (C)
After six consecutive positive results, Lazio under Grassadonia, propelled to the top of the Poule Salvezza, is stopped by Como, a team that surpasses the Biancocelesti in the standings, taking the lead.
Two goals per half are enough for the team from Como to tame the Roman side. In the first real opportunity, Como takes the lead, thanks to the indecision of Cetinja. In the 42nd minute, a cross from Guagni into the box from the trequartista position, the ball reaches the goal with the Lazio goalkeeper trying to lift it over the crossbar, without success. The ball remains on the goal line with Picchi taking advantage with a simple tap-in.
Lazio feels the blow and, as in the first half, despite more ball possession, struggles to be dangerous in attacking phase. Fifteen minutes before the end, Como doubles the lead with Del Estal. A very long clearance by Ghilardi turns into an assist, with the Como forward escaping Eriksen and beating Cetinja.
Second consecutive victory for Como, climbing to 28 points in the standings, overtaking Lazio in the Poule Salvezza lead. Lazio’s positive streak of six consecutive results is interrupted.
Resting: Sassuolo
Poule Scudetto
A double Boquete sinks Juventus
Juventus – Fiorentina 0 – 2
7′, 76′ Boquete (F)
Juventus falls at home to a lively Fiorentina and a spectacular Vero Boquete, author of a fantastic brace. Fiorentina opens the scoring in the 7th minute of the match: Janogy moves down the right flank in the box and closes the triangle with the Spanish veteran who shifts the ball to her left foot from inside the small area, delivering a powerful shot under the crossbar, beating an blameless Peyraud-Magnin.
The Old Lady is not at her best and struggles to create and build up, ending the first half behind. In the second half, the Bianconere seem to return with a different attitude and after just a few minutes come close to equalizing with Cantore. The ball slips in the penalty area with the number 9 making a direct shot. Fiskerstrand performs a miracle by closing the goal, maintaining Fiorentina’s lead.
With fifteen minutes to go, Boquete repeats with another magical strike. A very deflected free-kick by the veteran midfielder draws an impressive curve to the far post, beating the Juventus goalkeeper.
An important victory for Fiorentina, keeping Milan at bay. Second defeat in the league for Juventus, who nonetheless remain firmly at the top and very confident of winning the league.
Explosive derby: Unlucky Inter with a double own goal
Inter – Milan 3 – 3
14′ Milinkovic (I), 38′ Merlo (own goal), 45+4′ Cambiaghi (I), 65′ Milinkovic (own goal), 68′ Wullaert (I), 80′ Ijeh (M)
The third round of the Poule Scudetto ends with the Milan derby. Slightly different standings situations for the two teams: Inter competes for second place with Roma, while Milan, at the bottom of the poule, tries to catch up with Fiorentina.
The Nerazzurre start strong and after a couple of chances, score from a corner kick with Milinkovic. A corner from the left by Serturini, the Rossoneri defense fails to intervene, leaving the central defender free to strike at the center of the box.
Inter continues to dominate the game until the 30th minute when Bakker’s team, after half an hour of defending, starts to create some trouble for the Nerazzurri defense and at the 38th minute strikes back. Dompig plays a pivotal role with a series of feints that deceive Milikovic, creating the right space to cross for Ijeh. The striker is anticipated by Merlo, who inadvertently scores an own goal, bringing the match level.
At the end of the first half, Piovani’s team regains the lead with the flying play of Cambiaghi. A similar action to the one just a few seconds earlier with Serturini serving the 96 class from a corner to head it in, with Giuliani pulling off a save, sending it for a corner again.
This time, the Inter forward arrives in a flying stretch to head home Serturini’s cross, beating the passive Rossoneri defense.
The second half proceeds at a slower pace compared to the first half with Inter having two good chances before being equalized again by Milan, this time with an own goal. The Nerazzurre are very unlucky.
A scorching individual action by Renzotti on the right, surpassing Andres, puts a ball in from the right on the near post. Milinkovic, in an attempt to intercept Koivisto, puts the ball in her own net. However, the Rossoneri’s equalizer lasts very little. Barely 3 minutes later, Inter regains the lead with Wullaert.
A defensive mix-up by the Rossoneri backline with Giuliani and Vigilucci letting the ball pass in the box from Csiszar’s left. The quickest of them all is the former Wolfsburg player, who from close range doesn’t miss.
To close the goal-filled derby 10 minutes before the end is Ijeh, who brings the game back to a draw for the third and final time. On the development of a free-kick from the trequartista, the Nerazzurri defense is caught off guard with Sorelli heading the ball from close range. Runarsdottir intercepts but leaves the ball loose on the goal line for Ijeh’s winning touch.
Inter fails to capitalize on Juventus’ slip-up at home against Fiorentina but still manages to distance themselves from Roma, who have a game in hand. A bitter draw also for Milan under Bakker, who loses ground on Fiorentina.
Resting: Roma
Women’s Serie A, Standings and Next Round
| Teams | Points | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Poule Scudetto | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Juventus Women | 49 | 21 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 57 | 23 | 34 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inter Women | 39 | 20 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 38 | 19 | 19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Roma Women | 38 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 41 | 25 | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fiorentina Femminile | 32 | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 26 | 24 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Milan Women | 28 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 30 | 33 | -3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Poule Salvezza | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Como Women | 28 | 20 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 30 | 32 | -2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lazio Femminile | 26 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 36 | 30 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sassuolo Femminile | 22 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 32 | 38 | -6 Source link  Views: 55 Twenty-first appointment with “Macché te lo guardi?”, the weekly column by 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 sports 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 facts 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 unimaginable just a few years ago, such as reaching an audience of 40,000 spectators for a single match. Compared to other European countries (especially Spain and England), the difference in terms of audience and interest in women’s football is, quoting a popular Roman expression, “still a dear friend,” meaning very wide. By also exploiting the irreverence of the column 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. Ultimately, as Italians, we are only interested in watching and being able to comment on the football played, regardless of who is playing.
Women’s Serie A, third round of Scudetto and Relegation PoolThird day of the Scudetto and Relegation Pool of the Women’s Serie A. For the relegation battle, Sampdoria and Napoli only managed a dull 0-0 draw that did not change the standings, leaving these two teams as the only ones truly fighting to stay in the top flight. In the other match, Como beat Lazio 0-2, grabbing the top spot in the Relegation Pool at the expense of the Biancocelesti. In the Scudetto Pool, Fiorentina surprisingly defeated Juventus with the double magic of Boquete. Despite the heavy defeat, the Old Lady officially qualifies, with 7 rounds to spare, for the next edition of the Women’s Champions League. Closing this round of the championship is the thrilling Milan derby, with Inter hurting themselves twice before being equalized by Ijeh ten minutes from time. Relegation PoolBoredom reigns: the relegation battle ends in a drawSampdoria – Napoli 0 – 0 These are the two teams truly fighting to stay in the Women’s Serie A. Since the start of the season, Sampdoria and Napoli have been at the bottom of the standings and will have to fight tooth and nail to secure a spot in the top flight. They will have to because in the match between the two teams played on Saturday the 15th, emotions were close to zero. At La Sciorba, boredom reigns as the two teams never manage to threaten the opposing defenses. The goalless draw benefits Napoli more, who remain 2 points ahead of Sampdoria with five games remaining. The upcoming matches against other teams in the Relegation Pool will also be crucial, awaiting the return match in Napoli.
Como overtakes Lazio: end of the Biancocelesti’s positive streakLazio – Como 0 – 2 42′ Picchi (C), 75′ Del Estal (C) After six consecutive positive results, Lazio under Grassadonia, who led the Relegation Pool, is halted by Como, a team that overtakes the Biancocelesti in the standings, taking the lead. One goal in each half was enough for Como to overcome Lazio. The opening goal came thanks to an indecision by Cetinja. In the 42nd minute, a cross from Guagni into the box resulted in the ball reaching the goal line, with Picchi taking advantage with a simple tap-in. Lazio felt the blow and, like in the first half, despite having more possession, struggled to create scoring opportunities. With 15 minutes remaining, Como doubled their lead through Del Estal. A long pass from Ghilardi turned into an assist, with the Como forward eluding Eriksen and beating Cetinja. Como secures their second consecutive victory, climbing to 28 points in the standings, surpassing Lazio in the Relegation Pool standings. Lazio’s positive streak of six consecutive results comes to an end.
Resting: Sassuolo Scudetto PoolA double from Boquete sinks JuventusJuventus – Fiorentina 0 – 2 7′, 76′ Boquete (F) Juventus falls at home to a lively Fiorentina and a spectacular Vero Boquete, who scored a double. The Viola opened the scoring in the 7th minute: Janogy on the right in the box played a one-two with the Spanish player born in ’87, who, from the small area, shifted to her left foot and unleashed a powerful shot under the crossbar, beating an unsuspecting Peyraud-Magnin. The Old Lady struggled and had difficulty creating chances, ending the first half behind. In the second half, the Bianconere seemed to return with a different attitude and came close to equalizing with Cantore shortly after. The ball slipped in the penalty area with the number 9 sitting down her direct opponent and taking a sure shot. A miraculous save by Fiskerstrand kept Fiorentina’s lead intact. With 15 minutes remaining, Boquete repeated her magic with another masterpiece. A free-kick from the ’87 class, placed wide, drew an impressive arc towards the far post, deceiving the Juventus goalkeeper. An important victory for Fiorentina to keep Milan at bay. The second defeat of the season for Juventus, who remain firm at the top and very confident of securing the final victory.
Explosive derby: Unlucky Inter with a double own goalInter – Milan 3 – 3 14′ Milinkovic (I), 38′ Merlo (og), 45+4′ Cambiaghi (I), 65′ Milinkovic (og), 68′ Wullaert (I), 80′ Ijeh (M) The third round of the Scudetto Pool concludes with the Milan derby. Slightly different situations in the standings for the two teams: Inter fights for second place with Roma, while Milan, at the bottom of the pool, tries to catch up with Fiorentina. It was the Nerazzurri who started strong and, after a couple of chances, scored from a corner kick through Milinkovic. A corner from the left by Serturini, the Rossoneri defense failed to intervene, leaving the central defender free to score from close range in the center of the box. Inter continued to dominate until the 30th minute when Bakker’s team, after half an hour of defensive play, started causing some trouble for the Rossoneri defense and equalized in the 38th minute. Dompig with a series of feints that deceived Milikovic, created the right space to deliver a cross to the onrushing Ijeh. The forward was intercepted by Merlo, who inadvertently scored an own goal, bringing the match level. At the end of the first half, Piovani’s side regained the lead with a flying play by Cambiaghi. A similar action to what happened a few seconds earlier, with SerturiniGiuliani made a crucial save, sending it out for a corner. This time, the Inter forward reached the ball off Serturini’s cross in a flying stretch, beating the passive Rossoneri defense. The second half had a slower pace than the first, with Inter having two great chances before being equalized again by Milan, this time through an own goal. The Nerazzurri were very unlucky. A scorching individual play by Renzotti on the right, surpassing Andres and delivering a ball into the box to the near post. Milinkovic, in an attempt to beat Koivisto, sent the ball into her own net. The Rossoneri’s equalizer did not last long. Less than three minutes later, Inter regained the lead with Wullaert. A defensive mix-up by the Rossoneri backline with Giuliani and Vigilucci allowing the ball to slip into the box from the left by Csiszar. The quickest to react was the former Wolfsburg player, who from close range didn’t miss. To close the goal-filled derby, Ijeh equalized for the third and final time with 10 minutes remaining. From a free-kick from the center circle, the Nerazzurri defense was caught off guard, with Sorelli heading the ball from close range. Runarsdottir intercepted but left the ball loose on the goal line for the winning touch by Ijeh. Inter did not fully capitalize on Juventus’ slip at home to Fiorentina but managed to distance themselves from Roma, who have a game in hand. A bitter draw also for Milan under Bakker, losing ground to Fiorentina.
Resting: Roma Women’s Serie A, standings and next round
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