Twenty-second 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 the sport in our beloved country. Despite there still being a vast majority of people who “ignore” 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 until a few years ago were unthinkable, such as reaching a crowd of 40,000 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, as a popular Roman expression states, “still a dear friend,” meaning very broad.
Also taking advantage of the irreverent title of the column “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.
Women’s Serie A, the fifth round of Poule Scudetto and Poule Salvezza
Fifth day of Poule Scudetto and Poule Salvezza of the Women’s Serie A. Napoli and Sampdoria fall in the relegation zone, increasingly isolated in the fight to avoid relegation. The Neapolitans lose at home to Como: a goal per half is enough for the Lombard team, while Sassuolo scores five against the Genoa team.
For the Poule Scudetto, Juventus is forced to postpone the celebration for the tricolor. In fact, the Bianconeri fall in extremis at Inter’s home, amidst many controversies. The coach of the Old Lady strongly criticized the penalty awarded to the Nerazzurre when time had already expired. Roma, on the other hand, beats Fiorentina without too much difficulty, thwarting the Viola’s assault for the third position, the last available spot for the Women’s Champions League.
Poule Salvezza
Como with ease: 15th defeat for Napoli
Napoli – Como 0 – 2
28′ Kramzar (C), 64′ Kerr (C)
The road to safety is once again postponed for Napoli women. Como, despite having nothing else to ask from the championship, puts on an excellent performance by taming the Neapolitan team with a goal per half.
Napoli, unlike in recent outings, seems to be a different team, focused on attacking, creating several opportunities throughout the match. It’s the home team that starts better, with Sciabica hitting the crossbar at the 5th minute. The dangerous shot from the Neapolitan player is deflected by the…
Just before half an hour, Como takes the lead with Kramzar’s winning header. A perfect cross from Vaitukaityte for the perfect run of the 2006 class player, who heads in the goal defended by Beretta, who left her comfort zone for no reason. Napoli tries but is thwarted by a superwoman version of Gilardi who closes the doors of her goal.
At the hour mark, Como comes very close to doubling their lead with Kerr, with Beretta making a superb save to close the door neatly. It’s just a prelude to the goal that the American forward will score a few minutes later. A scramble in the Neapolitan area with a sloppy clearance by the home defense favors the US player who, after entering the area, beats the blue goalkeeper on the near post with a low shot.
Como reaches the top of the Poule Salvezza, with five rounds remaining. Napoli records its third defeat in the last four games, remaining one point above Sampdoria, bottom of the table.
Sassuolo scores five goals away at Sampdoria. The Neroverdi, after the defeat to Lazio, bounce back in the best possible way by putting on a very convincing performance.
A perfect start for Sassuolo with Chmielinski’s tenth goal of the season. A flying heel assist by Clelland to create space for the number 10 striker, who shoots powerfully from the edge of the box, nestling the ball in the top corner, leaving the Doriano goalkeeper stranded. The visitors double their lead at the 24th minute: a feint on the left by Doms, a turn to avoid the opponent, and a pinpoint cross for Clelland’s header, left unmarked to score from close range inside the six-yard box.
Sampdoria responds early in the second half with a screamer from Baldi. The Neroverde defense is caught off guard on the counter, with Llopis serving the wide forward who unleashes a rocket that hits the low crossbar and goes in.
Clelland and Missipo wrap up the game for Sassuolo in a span of 4 minutes. First, the Neroverde midfielder heads home from close range after a left-wing run by the Scottish striker. The number 26 scores shortly after, completing the poker with a great solo effort. She receives the ball on the left, cuts inside and unleashes a strong right-footed shot past Larsen.
Sassuolo extends their lead at the 81st minute with Dhont, who, as soon as she enters the box, unleashes a precise curling shot that hits the post and goes in. The goal that seals the match comes in injury time with the Neroverde goalkeeper spilling a simple long-range shot from Arcangeli.
A heavy defeat but one that still shows a competitive Sampdoria side that does not embarrass itself, eager to stay in the top flight.
Rest: Lazio
Poule Scudetto
Roma back in form: resilient performance
Roma – Fiorentina 2 – 0
5′ Pandini (R), 41′ Minami (R)
Roma returns to their form from last year and beats Fiorentina without too much trouble, keeping them at -6 from the third position, the last slot for access to the next edition of the Women’s Champions League.
Straight from the kickoff, the Giallorossa team takes the lead with Pandini. High pressure from Roma with Giacinti serving the number 22 at the edge of the box, who cuts inside and unleashes a precise curling low shot into the bottom corner on the far post, beating an innocent Fiskerstrand. Roma dominates extensively with Fiorentina only getting close to Ceasar’s area with Boquete hitting the post at 24′.
Under heavy rain, Spugna’s team increases the lead with Minami’s goal. Pilgrim on the left crosses for Giacinti, once again involved, who with a flying heel forces the Fiorentina goalkeeper into a superb reflex save to avoid Roma’s second goal. On the rebound, the quickest of all is the Japanese midfielder who, from a few steps away, slots the ball into the unguarded net.
In the second half, Roma manages the two-goal lead without too much trouble, thanks also to a Fiorentina side that never really threatens offensively and appears very disjointed and tired.
In stoppage time, Inter overturns the game against Juventus and moves back into second place in the standings, temporarily overtaking Roma, victorious against Fiorentina. The title celebration is postponed until the next matchday after the break, where the Bianconeri will face the Giallorosse at the Tre Fontane.
The first half is a stalemate, with the only notable action being the incredible crossbar hit by Serturini shortly after the half-hour mark. The former Roma winger, served on the left side of the penalty area, unleashes a very strong shot that hits the top corner.
Towards the end of the first 45 minutes, Juventus takes the lead from a set-piece situation. A free-kick from the offensive third, touched by Beccari, is enough to deceive the entire Nerazzurri defense and slip into the net.
The response from Piovani’s team comes ten minutes after the start of the second half, also from a set piece. This time from a corner. The ball bounces in the area to Tomaselli, who volleys it past Peyraud Magnin. The Bianconeri goalkeeper intercepts the powerful shot with her foot but fails to hold on to it, allowing the ball to slowly and mockingly enter the net.
In the end, everything happens: in the 88th minute, Juventus takes the lead with Cantore. A lightning-fast counter attack by the Old Lady sees Vangsgaard arriving in the penalty area and setting up the number 9 to score one-on-one against Runarsdottir.
However, Inter doesn’t get disheartened and in injury time, they turn the game around, not without controversy. In the 93rd minute, there is a contact in the box between Brighton and Bugeja, with the referee awarding a controversial penalty. At the end of the match, Juventus coach Canzi expressed strong criticism for the referee’s decision.
Wullaert steps up to the spot and scores. Inter is galvanized by the equalizer and in the fifth minute of stoppage time, in full stoppage time, they take the lead. Defensive error by Juve with Harviken falling asleep on the side of the box, allowing Bugeja to steal the ball. The substitute Inter player tries a shot that Peyraud Magnin saves but leaves the ball loose: Polli arrives from close range to score, delighting Piovani’s bench.
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.
