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Semifinal Secured – Soccer style

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9 months ago

01/29/2025

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Sixteenth appointment with “Macché te lo guardi?”, the weekly column by Calciostyle dedicated to the 2024/2025 Serie A women’s championship.

Women’s football in Italy in recent years is increasingly taking up space, attracting the interest of millions of fans who live sport in our beloved country. Despite the fact that 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 start with the transition to professionalism (1st July 2022) and reaching milestones that until a few years ago were unthinkable, such as reaching the quota of 40,000 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 sports is, as a famous Roman expression goes, “still a dear friend”, i.e., very wide.

By 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 hold 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 plays it.

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Women’s Serie A, recap of the sixteenth matchday

The sixteenth matchday of Women’s Serie A offers many emotions. Opening the weekend’s fixtures was the Friday match between Juventus and Inter, first and second in the league: the “Old Lady” secures the three points and puts a firm grip on the title race. Fiorentina can’t seem to win anymore and falls to Lazio, who distances themselves from the relegation zone, as does Sassuolo, victorious against Como with a clear 0-3 result.

Roma, after losing two weeks ago to Inter, also falls to the other Milanese team: a crazy comeback by Milan complicates the hopes of a title chase for the Giallorosse. The survival challenge is won by Sampdoria in a match with few emotions.

The Derby of Italy goes to the Bianconere: Juventus flies

Juventus – Inter 2 – 0

27′ Cantore (J), 30′ Girelli (J)

The setback for Juventus lasts very little, as in the last matchday they suffered their first defeat in the league, and in the big match against Inter, second in the standings, they close the Nerazzurri’s case in just three minutes, half an hour into the game.

The “Old Lady” wins a match that is crucial in terms of the standings, with Inter now falling back to -7. Not even two laps around the clock that the two teams on the field immediately indicate the trend of the match, coming close to unlocking the game in Biella. First Polli, then Krumbiegel waste two golden opportunities from close range.

Sofia Cantore opens the scoring, celebrating her recently renewed contract. Girelli is sent through into space, a brilliant back-heel to serve the run of the ’99 class player who penetrates the box and unleashes a strong right-footed shot into the far corner where Runarsdottir can’t do anything.

Three minutes pass, and Juventus doubles their lead with the league’s top scorer Girelli, putting the match against Inter on favorable tracks. Bonansea dashes on the left, gets to the byline, and crosses for the number 9 striker. A miracle save by Runarsdottir on the bullet header from the Bianconeri, but she is quickest to react to breach the Nerazzurri defense within three minutes.

In the second half, Inter coached by Piovani takes the field and tries to reduce the gap. Both the inaccuracy in front of goal from the Nerazzurri players, especially Polli, and the extraordinary saves from Peyraud-Magnin deny the Nerazzurri’s advances.

Crucial victory for Juventus, who now have a fairly clear path to the title, with just two matchdays left in the regular season.

Chmielinski’s brace secures important three points

Como – Sassuolo 0 – 3

57′ Sabatino (C), 83′ Chmielinski (S), 88′ Chmielinski (S)

The fifth positive result in the last six games for Sassuolo, who overpower a weakened Como side. After a fairly blocked first half with few goal-scoring opportunities, the match takes a turn at 54′. A decisive sliding door moment for the Neroverdi with the direct red card for Gilardi: the Larian goalkeeper receives the ball far out of his area, loses control, and gifts the ball to Clelland, who is left with an open goal.

Gilardi brings her down, and there are no doubts for the referee as he shows the red card, which proves crucial for Sassuolo‘s final victory. Just three minutes later, the Neroverdi take the lead with Sabatino‘s goal. A cross from the right by Brustia to the Neroverdi forward, just offside, and a well-placed shot that opens the scoring.

Despite being a player down, the Larian side does not seem affected and tries to level the game, especially through Del Estal, who comes close to scoring on a couple of occasions. Como, besides this, does not pose further threats to the Neroverdi defense, failing to trouble Durand on a few occasions.

The match is sealed at 83′ with Chmielinski‘s perfect free-kick. A perfectly executed play with Mella laying it off for the German striker, who unleashes a bullet on the ground that the substitute Soggiu can’t do anything about. Five minutes later, the Neroverde number 10 scores her personal brace with a great individual effort.

A turn to avoid Bou‘s intervention and a precise and strong low-shot on the far post, leaving the Larian goalkeeper helpless. A great victory for Sassuolo that decisively moves away from the relegation zone, while Como needs to watch their backs in the title race perspective.

Lazio’s upset: Fiorentina in a black crisis

Lazio – Fiorentina 2 – 0

58′ Visentin (L), 78′ Piemonte (L)

The black crisis of Fiorentina seems to have no end. In the last 10 matches, the Viola have only managed two wins against Arezzo, in the Coppa Italia, and Sampdoria. Only Napoli and the Blucerchiati themselves have earned fewer points in the league during the same period.

In the match at Fersini, there is only one team on the field, that of Grassadonia. In the first half, Lazio dominates the game, but despite a good performance, the match ends in a draw. Fiorentina, for some time now, does not seem to be the same team that qualified for the Women’s Champions League last year.

At 58′, the Viola defense crumbles. An executed set-piece perfectly with Le Bihan shooting, and Visentin converts the rebound with a volley into the net guarded by Fiskerstrand. Lazio gains confidence and at 64′ has the chance to go two goals up with a penalty kick.

Again, Visentin is in the spotlight. The number 99 is brought down in the box by the Viola goalkeeper, and there are no doubts for the referee. From the spot steps up Piemonte, but her mid-air attempt is saved by Fiskerstrand.

The De La Fuente side only start posing a threat in attack after the 70th minute, but never come close to causing any trouble to the Biancocelesti defense. Lazio senses danger and at 78′ closes the game with Piemonte, who redeems herself after the penalty miss.

Goldoni serves Piemonte in the center of the box, who turns and releases a strong low shot into the far corner, sealing the third victory in the last four matches for Grassadonia‘s side. Positive steps forward for the Biancocelesti, who move away from the relegation zone in view of the survival playoffs. The last time the Lazio side recorded two consecutive wins with a clean sheet dates back to the period between May and October in 2011.

Fiorentina, in a deep crisis, will face Inter next week.

Milan completes the comeback: goodbye title race for Roma?

Milan – Roma 3 – 2

32′ Greggi (R), 36′ Arrigoni (M), 38′ Corelli (R), 47′ Koivisto (M), 55′ Cernoia (M)

An open game at the Centro di Vismara between Roma and Milan, with the Rossonere securing three important points to catch up in the standings with Como, the last place to qualify for the title playoffs.

The first half-hour of the match is fairly balanced, with the two teams studying each other and then finding three goals within 6 minutes. In the 32nd minute, the Giallorossa side takes the lead with Greggi. The young Italian midfielder receives from the right by Dragoni and fires a rocket from outside the box that hits the top corner.

Before they can realize it, Milan equalizes. The ball in the box falls to Soffia, who sets it up with a back-heel for Arrigoni, who scores a precise left-footed shot at the near post that surprises the Giallorosso goalkeeper, Ceasar. Two more minutes pass, and Roma regains the lead through Corelli.

A well-orchestrated play by Spugna‘s side with Viens receiving the ball in the box facing away from goal and laying it off to the right for the winger, whose right-footed shot beats Giuliani.

In the second half, the Rossonere start strong and find the equalizer just two minutes into the half. A sprint down the right by Renzotti, who gets past Di Guglielmo, and puts in a tempting cross for Stokic, who is beaten to the ball by Thogersen. The loose ball falls to the Rossoneri full-back Koivisto, who makes no mistake from close range.

The Roma side struggles, and eight minutes later, Milan completes the comeback. A lightning-fast counter-attack by Bakker‘s team with Stokic entering the box and laying it off to Renzotti in the center. Her shot is blocked but falls to Cernoia, who scores into an empty net.

The Giallorosse begin an assault on Giuliani‘s goal, but due to their usual inefficiency in front of goal and a monstrous performance from the Rossoneri goalkeeper, they fail to find the equalizer, which would have been futile anyway.

Futile in terms of the standings, with Roma slipping back to -10 points behind Juventus, squandering the magnificent performance from a week ago against the “Old Lady”. The chances for a comeback are becoming less feasible, especially with only two direct matchups remaining.

On the other hand, the Rossonere experience a different kind of emotions, as they secure their third consecutive positive result and reach Como in the standings, positioned at the last qualifying spot for the title playoffs.

Arcangeli decides the survival battle: Samp conquers the first victory

Napoli – Sampdoria 0 – 1

72′ Arcangeli (S)

The managerial change at Napoli during the week is not enough to avoid the twelfth defeat in the league. To make matters worse, the opponent in this match is the relegation battle. The Neapolitan side loses the survival contest against Sampdoria, slipping to the bottom of the table.

Deserved victory for the Blucerchiati side who do more than their opponents, who never pose a threat in the attacking third. The two crossbars hit by Sampdoria are a prelude to the goal that decides the match.

Sandvej mishandles the ball in the box and fouls Baldi blatantly. From the spot steps up Arcangeli, who beats Bacic with a high right-footed shot to the left of the Neapolitan goalkeeper.

First win in the league for Sampdoria, who leave the bottom of the table behind by overtaking Napoli. Not a good start for Sassarini on the Neapolitan bench.

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“Don’t you watch it?” – Recap of the 3rd round – Soccer style

Published

4 days ago

10/20/2025

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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.

Historic first win for Genoa in Serie A!

Genoa – Ternana 3 – 1

31′ Hilaj (G), 35′ Pellegrino (T), 66′ Lipman (G), 69′ Monterubbiano (G)
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

Fiorentina – Milan 4 – 3
26′ Severini (F); 32′, 77′ Renzotti (M), 37′ Soffia (M); 58′, 90+4′ Janogy (F), 90+7′ Tryggvadottir
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

Napoli – Roma 1 – 3
46′ Dragoni (R); 49′, 82′ Corelli (M), 90+1′ Vanmechelen
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.

Serie A Women, standings and next matchday

| Teams | Points | G | W | D | L | GD |
|————|——–|—|—|—|—|—-|
| 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 |

Next Matchday:
Saturday, November 1
- Parma vs. Napoli at 12:30
- Milan vs. Lazio at 15:00
- Como vs. Genoa at 18:00
Sunday, November 2
- Roma vs. Inter at 12:30
- Juventus vs. Ternana at 15:00
- Sassuolo vs. Fiorentina at 18:00

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Inter Women, the European dream continues: surpassing Vllaznia

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1 week ago

10/16/2025

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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 […]

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Wednesday’s results in the Women’s Champions League – Soccer style

Published

1 week ago

10/16/2025

Staff

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.

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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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