Inter Women: The perfect come back, Juventus beaten 2 - 1

It was the perfect day at the Arena Civica Gianni Brera, with a victory that truly counts and highlights the character of Inter Women. On matchday ten of the Serie A Women, the Nerazzurre beat Juventus 2–1 after an intense and hard-fought game, coming from behind and defending their precious lead with determination until the final whistle. With this win, Piovani’s side overtake the Bianconere and move into second place on 18 points, level with Fiorentina.

The match got off to a lively start, as Juventus struck first in the fourth minute: Salvai rose highest from a corner kick to head home the opener. Inter responded immediately through Wullaert, forcing a save from De Jong in the ninth minute with a powerful right-footed effort from the left. The well-deserved equaliser came in the 13th minute: a spectacular through ball from Wullaert sent Vilhjalmsdottir clear into the box, and one-on-one with the Juventus goalkeeper, she showed great composure to make it 1–1. The Nerazzurre continued to pick up momentum and in the 23rd minute, had to thank an outstanding Rúnarsdottir, who produced a decisive save to deny Girelli from close range with a header. Inter took the lead in the 35th minute with a perfectly delivered corner kick that Milinkovic rose highest to meet and headed home to light up the Arena Civica and put Inter 2–1 ahead. Late in the half, Krumbiegel tried her luck with a powerful right-footed shot, but Bowen threw herself in the way to divert it out for a corner. After two minutes of added time, the teams went into the break with the Nerazzurre in front.

The second half began with both teams looking for opportunities. Inter strived to heighten the pace of the game, and in the 55th minute, Bugeja created space for a shot inside the area, but her effort drifted wide. Ten minutes later, the Nerazzurre were given a scare as Vangsgaard struck first time from close range, narrowly missing the equaliser. Inter stayed solid and continued to pose a threat from set pieces, notably in the 72nd minute when Andres’ header from a corner sailed over the bar. As the match moved into the final stages, the tempo dropped, and there were fewer chances at both ends. During stoppage time, Krumbiegel got a clean strike away inside the box, but Rúnarsdottir was once again alert and at the ready. After five minutes of added time, the final whistle confirmed it: Inter Women claimed a prestigious victory in front of a home crowd.

INTER 2-1 JUVENTUS | SCORESHEET

Goals: 4' Salvai (J), 13' Vilhjalmsdottir (I), 35' Milinkovic (I). INTER (3-5-2): 1 Rúnarsdottir; 3 Bowen, 24 Milinkovic, 5 Andrés; 13 Merlo, 10 Magull, 27 Csiszar (21 Tomaselil 70'), 8 Vilhjalmsdottir (20 Detruyer 63'), 22 Schough; 7 Bugeja (9 Polli 70'), 31 Wullaert (18 Glionna 84'). Substitutes: 32 Belli, 35 Robbioni, 4 Pleidrup, 6 Santi, 11 Van Dijk, 14 Robustellini, 16 Tomasevic, 33 Bartoli. Coach: Gianpiero Piovani

JUVENTUS (4-3-3): 1 De Jong; 27 Krumbiegel, 23 Salvai, 5 Harviken, 3 Carbonell; 29 Pinto (17 Godo 57'), 13 Walti, 6 Schatzer (36 Cambiaghi 65'); 9 Beccari, 10 Girelli, 14 Vangsgaard (11 Bonansea 65'). Substitutes: 31 Capelletti, 40 Mallardi, 4 Kullberg, 8 Rosucci, 19 Thomas, 25 Calligaris, 28 Moretti, 33 Brighton, 71 Lenzini. Coach: Massimiliano Canzi

Yellow Cards: Andres (I), Walti (J).

Referee: Cappai Assistants: Pilleri, Rizzello Fourth Official: Giannì

LA CRONACA DEL MATCH

90'+5' Fischio finale: Inter-Juventus 2-1. 90'+1' Krumbiegel conclude di precisione in area, ma Rúnarsdottir è attenta e para senza problemi. 90' Cinque minuti di recupero. 80' Gara che sta subendo una fase di stallo, con le due squadre che faticano a creare occasioni da gol. 72' Colpo di testa di Andres su calcio d'angolo, con la palla che finisce alta sopra la traversa. 65' Vangsgaard da pochi passi con una girata di prima intenzione sfiora il gol del pari. Grosso rischio per le nerazzurre. 55' Bugeja trova lo spazio in area, calcia di destro ma la palla finisce fuori alla destra di De Jong. 46' Inizia la ripresa.

PRIMO TEMPO

45'+2' Fine primo tempo: Inter-Juventus 2-1. 45' Due minuti di recupero. 43' Destro potente di Krumbiegel deviato in corner da Bowen che ci mette il corpo. 35' GOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLL INTER!!! Milinkovic di testa su calcio d'angolo svetta più in alto di tutti e porta avanti le nerazzurre. 23' Grandissima parata di Rúnarsdottir che salva l'Inter neutralizzando il colpo di testa a botta sicura di Girelli da pochi passi. 13' GOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLL INTER!!!! Vilhjalmsdottir, ben servita dal passaggio in verticale di Wullaert, entra in area e da sola davanti a De Jong non sbaglia, riportando la gara in equilibrio. Grandissima reazione delle nerazzurre. 9' Destro potente di Wullaert in area dalla sinistra e grande risposta di De Jong che devia la traiettoria. 4' GOL Juventus. Salvai di testa su calcio d'angolo si inserisce perfettamente e sblocca il risultato. 1' Fischio d'inizio: forza ragazze, FORZA INTER!!!