Twenty-fourth appointment with “Macché te lo guardi?”, the weekly column by Calciostyle dedicated to the 2024/2025 Serie A women’s championship.
The female football movement in Italy in recent years is gaining more and more space, attracting the interest of millions of fans who experience sports in our dear 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 brought women’s football to a very high level.
We cannot ignore the transition to professionalism (1st July 2022) and achievements 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, using a well-known Roman expression, “still a dear friend,” meaning it is still significant.
Also taking advantage of the irreverence of the title of the column “Macché, te lo guardi?”, we want to shed further light on a reality that is increasingly taking root 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, regardless of who is playing.
Women’s Serie A, sixth round of Scudetto and Relegation Pool
We are nearing the end of the Women’s Serie A. Over the past weekend, the sixth round of the top-tier championship took place, divided into the Scudetto Pool and the Relegation Pool. Regarding the relegation zone, Sampdoria and Napoli once again fell to Lazio and Sassuolo, postponing the final step for staying in Serie A to the direct clash between the two teams. The Biancocelesti return to the top of the Relegation Pool, awaiting Como, who will face Sassuolo next week.
As for the Scudetto Pool, Juventus takes a step towards the Tricolore, defeating Roma away from home in a general rehearsal for the Coppa Italia final, scheduled for May 17th in Como. A heavy defeat for the Giallorossi, who remain in third place in the standings, just one point behind Inter, the next opponents for the Giallorossi.
Milan overwhelms Fiorentina with a stellar performance by Ijeh. The hat-trick by Janogy for Viola was in vain for the final result.
Relegation Pool
Lazio with a 3-0 force: everything decided in 12 minutes
Sampdoria – Lazio 0 – 3
52′ Le Bihan (L), 61′ Visentin (L), 64′ Simonetti (L)
It was an easy game for Lazio at Sciorba in the match valid for the sixth day of the Relegation Pool against Sampdoria, who are fighting for survival in Serie A. In the first half, the Biancocelesti threatened the Blucerchiati defense at the 24th minute with Simonetti hitting the crossbar from a free-kick near the edge of the box.
After a blocked first half, Grassadonia‘s team surged ahead in the second half, sealing the fate of Sampdoria in just 12 minutes of gameplay. A few minutes into the second half, a free-kick from inside the box saw Simonetti pass to Le Bihan who scored a fantastic goal with a powerful shot that beat the Blucerchiati goalkeeper. Nine minutes later, Lazio doubled their lead through Visentin‘s goal. Le Bihan passed to Goldoni on the wing who crossed for Visentin to score from close range.
Sampdoria completely crumbled and three minutes later conceded a penalty that sealed the game. Panzeri fouled the lively Visentin in the box, and the referee had no doubts. Simonetti stepped up and converted the penalty, beating Larsen with a powerful shot.
An important victory for Lazio as they temporarily catch up with Como at the top of the Relegation Pool standings. Sampdoria will face Napoli in the relegation decider.
Napoli believes but it’s not enough: Dhont and the post condemn the Naples team
Napoli – Sassuolo 0 – 1
76′ Dhont (S)
An attacking and attentive Napoli team fell at home to Sassuolo with a narrow 0-1 defeat. The Naples side tried several times in both halves but were thwarted by the wall built by the Neroverde goalkeeper Durand. The decisive goal came in the 76th minute: Philtejens sprinted down the left flank, delivering a precise cross for Dhont‘s header that beat Bacic at the near post.
In stoppage time, Napoli had a chance with Moretti. A quick counter-attack saw Sciabica skip the first challenge and play a vertical through ball to number 28, who entered the box and unleashed a powerful shot that hit the outside post, shattering all hopes for Napoli, just centimeters away from securing an important point in the relegation battle.
Sassuolo, despite having nothing to gain from the game, secured their second consecutive victory and fourth in the last 6 matches.
A rampant Milan side demolished a Fiorentina team already far from the Europe zone. The Rossoneri closed the gap in the standings on De La Fuente’s side, which seemed completely at the mercy of the Rossoneri’s raids.
The spotlight was on Ijeh, who scored two goals in 6 minutes to put Milan ahead. In the 22nd minute, Mascarello created space in the box with a brilliant pass to the 2001-born striker, who calmly slotted past Fiskerstrand. The Swedish striker’s brace, her tenth goal of the season, was a delight to watch. A deadly one-two with Dompig in the box saw Ijeh outsmart Faerge with a spectacular turn, followed by a powerful shot that the Viola goalkeeper couldn’t stop.
Despite dominating, Milan conceded a goal just one minute before halftime. A defensive error led to Fedele gifting the ball to Fiorentina. Bonfantini played Janogy through on goal, and she scored from an offside position, reducing the deficit.
The 2-1 lead lasted only a short while. Arrigoni attempted a right-footed cross from the left, seemingly harmless, but it was deflected by Pedersen‘s head, deceiving FiskerstrandArrigoni continued her scoring streak against Viola with 6 goals in as many matches.
In the 53rd minute, Renzotti scored her first professional goal. The young forward made a central run, rounded the Viola goalkeeper, and with a slightly lifted shot, managed to beat the desperate attempt of a defense to clear the ball.
The final blow came shortly after. In the 61st minute, Koivisto capitalized on Arrigoni‘s flick in the box and converted from close range. Fiorentina tried to get back into the game through Janogy, the sole standout player for Viola. However, her subsequent two goals did not affect the result, and the match ended with a 5-3 victory for Milan.
Godò/Cantore make the difference: Bianconere on the brink of the Tricolore
Roma – Juventus 1 – 2
9′ Godo (J), 31′ Cantore (J), 83′ Giacinti (R)
Juventus is edging closer to clinching the Tricolore, which has been missing for two years now. The Bianconeri had a fierce start away at Roma, demonstrating the confidence of a team that knows the final goal is within reach. Barely had the spectators settled in at Tre Fontane when the Vecchia Signora found themselves face to face with Ceasar, the Giallorossi goalkeeper.
Cantore raced down the left, outpacing Linari and delivering a precise cross to Brighton, who inexplicably missed from close range. This was just a warning for the Roma defense, who crumbled after just 9 minutes of play. Girelli provided Godo at the edge of the box, who shifted to the center-right and, with no Giallorossa marking, had ample time to set up and curl a precise shot into the far corner, beating Ceasar and putting Juventus in the lead.
Roma struggled to make an impact and, with several errors in building up play, gifted multiple counter-attacks to Canzi‘s side. The second goal for Juve arrived through Cantore on one of these counter-attacks. The Bianconeri forward intercepted the ball from Linari and, one-on-one with the Giallorossi goalkeeper, calmly finished to put a strong claim on the match before halftime.
In the second half, the situation remained unchanged, with a Roma side that lacked the courage to challenge the Juventus defense and the Bianconeri managing the game comfortably.
Substitutions made by coach Spugna gave Roma the impetus they needed and the Giallorossi started to threaten Peyraud-Magnin‘s goal. In the 83rd minute, Roma found an unexpected goal through Giacinti. The Italian striker made the most of Troelsgaard‘s through ball and calmly slotted past the Juventus goalkeeper, reopening the match.
However, the match ended with a 2-1 victory for Juventus. The late push by Spugna’s team failed to make an impact, with the closest chance coming seconds before the final whistle with the duo Glionna–Corelli, both substitutes. A defensive mistake from Juventus saw Glionna in an optimal position, but she chose to backheel the ball to her teammate, who shot wide.
An extremely crucial victory for Juventus, who can celebrate the Tricolore from the next round, never in doubt. The Giallorossa will face Inter in the other match of the Scudetto Pool for the second position.
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.
Serie A Women, the third matchday
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.
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.
The 2005 class Eto gifts Sassuolo their first three points
Sassuolo – Como 1 – 0
12′ Eto (S)
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.
Crazy match at Viola Park: Fiorentina clinches it in injury time
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.
Roma soars: Corelli top scorer and top of the table
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.
Girelli gives Juventus their first win
Lazio – Juventus 0 – 1
86′ Girelli (J)
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.
Golden point for Parma in Milan: Inter and Parma settle for a 0-0 draw
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.
Important victory for Inter Women who easily surpass Vllaznia and secure a spot in the Women’s Europa Cup round of 16. Piovani’s girls offered another great performance after the 7-0 in the first leg, adding 5 more goals away from home, practically securing their qualification in the competition. Vllaznia-Inter Women 0-5, a show of strength from the Nerazzurri […]
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.
