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South Wales Argus
6 days ago
- General
- South Wales Argus
Wales head to Euros on back of home hammering by Italy
Relegation from the top tier of the Women's Nations League had been confirmed by Friday's 1-0 defeat in Denmark, but there was still plenty to play for with Euro 2025 places up for grabs ahead of next month's finals in Switzerland. First-half goals from Cristiana Girelli, who struck twice with excellent headers, Elena Linari and Sofia Cantore punished poor Wales defending and secured Italy second place in the group. Jess Fishlock, on as a second-half substitute to win her 162nd cap, had the consolation of scoring the best goal of the tie with a 35-yard chip that went in off the underside of the crossbar for her 47th Wales goal. It was by far the biggest defeat of Rhian Wilkinson's 15-month reign as Wales had not previously lost by more than one goal on the Canadian's watch. Wales started brightly after making several slow starts in the Nations League, with Azzurri goalkeeper Laura Giuliani holding Rachel Rowe's header under her crossbar. But Italy profited from their first attack after nine minutes as Wales failed to cope with Manuela Giugliano's corner sent to the near post. The ball bobbled off a couple of defenders and looped into the air for centre-back Linari to volley home in splendid fashion. Giugliano's delivery was also key to the second after 20 minutes as Girelli punished more slack Wales marking from a free-kick. Olivia Clark pushed away a powerful effort from Cantore and Girelli miskicked at the near post as the home midfield was bypassed with ease. Clark, sporting a black eye sustained in Denmark, was in the wars again when caught in the head by her own defender Hayley Ladd. The Leicester goalkeeper required treatment but continued and was beaten again by the unmarked Cantore's header four minutes before the break. The Wales players held a huddle after that goal, but Italy scored again in first-half stoppage time after Clark saved superbly from Cantore and departed after further treatment. Replacement Safia Middleton-Patel's first touch was to pick the ball out of the net after Girelli's deflected header flew past her. Wales were much improved after the break, even if the outcome was a formality. Josie Green had a header palmed away, but Italy stood firm until Fishlock spotted substitute goalkeeper Francesca Durante off her line and produced a moment of brilliance. Wales finish the Nations League campaign with two draws – both against group winners Sweden – and four defeats, with much to ponder before meeting England, France and the Netherlands at their first major tournament.
Wales Online
6 days ago
- General
- Wales Online
Wales Women suffer first-half nightmare in disappointing Euros send-off
Wales Women suffer first-half nightmare in disappointing Euros send-off Wales were ripped apart by Italy in the opening period but performed well in the second-half as Jess Fishlock scored a stunning goal Wales were ripped apart by Italy in first-half (Image: 2025 Getty Images ) Wales were beaten 4-1 by Italy on their Swansea send-off ahead of the Women's European Championship. Relegation from the top tier of the Women's Nations League had been confirmed by Friday's 1-0 defeat in Denmark, but there was still plenty to play for with Euro 2025 places up for grabs ahead of next month's finals in Switzerland. First-half goals from Cristiana Girelli, who struck twice with excellent headers, Elena Linari and Sofia Cantore punished poor Wales defending and secured Italy second place in the group. Jess Fishlock, on as a second-half substitute to win her 162nd cap, had the consolation of scoring the best goal of the tie with a 35-yard chip that went in off the underside of the crossbar for her 47th Wales goal. It was by far the biggest defeat of Rhian Wilkinson's 15-month reign as Wales had not previously lost by more than one goal on the Canadian's watch. Wales started brightly after making several slow starts in the Nations League, with Azzurri goalkeeper Laura Giuliani holding Rachel Rowe's header under her crossbar. Article continues below But Italy profited from their first attack after nine minutes as Wales failed to cope with Manuela Giugliano's corner sent to the near post. The ball bobbled off a couple of defenders and looped into the air for centre-back Linari to volley home in splendid fashion. Giugliano's delivery was also key to the second after 20 minutes as Girelli punished more slack Wales marking from a free-kick. Olivia Clark pushed away a powerful effort from Cantore and Girelli miskicked at the near post as the home midfield was bypassed with ease. Clark, sporting a black eye sustained in Denmark, was in the wars again when caught in the head by her own defender Hayley Ladd. The Leicester goalkeeper required treatment but continued and was beaten again by the unmarked Cantore's header four minutes before the break. The Wales players held a huddle after that goal, but Italy scored again in first-half stoppage time after Clark saved superbly from Cantore and departed after further treatment. Replacement Safia Middleton-Patel's first touch was to pick the ball out of the net after Girelli's deflected header flew past her. Wales were much improved after the break, even if the outcome was a formality. Article continues below Josie Green had a header palmed away, but Italy stood firm until Fishlock spotted substitute goalkeeper Francesca Durante off her line and produced a moment of brilliance. Wales finish the Nations League campaign with two draws – both against group winners Sweden – and four defeats, with much to ponder before meeting England, France and the Netherlands at their first major tournament.
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bianconere win seven goal thriller against Roma
The first Matchday of the Women's Serie A Poule Scudetto (Championship Round) went the way of the Bianconere in the match played at the Pozzo-La Marmora stadium in Biella by Juventus Women's First Team against Roma. Juventus Women triumphed in a pulsating match full of twists and turns, as Mathilde Harviken's opener and Cristiana Girelli's wonderful hat-trick, were enough to seal a 4-3 victory. The first chance of the match came via the head of Emma Kullberg, following a croner kick, as she tried to direct the ball goalwards but was unable to find the target. In the 7th minute the Giallorossi hit the crossbar with Manuela Giugliano's shot before Girelli's effort over the bar at the other end. It was an intense start to the match, but the best of the action was yet to come. Everything happened between the 19th and 25th minute with the spectators at the Pozzo-La Marmora in Biella witnessing a blow for blow encounter. Harviken gave Juve the lead with a powerful shot, following a rebound in the penalty area, with her effort hitting the crossbar on its way to finding the back of the net; three minutes later came Roma equalised through Moeka Minami and two minutes later they took the lead via Emilie Haavi; In the 25th minute these six hectic minutes reached their pinnacle when Cristiana Girelli, like the fox in the box that she is, latched onto a stray ball and finished with a precise right-footed shot. The main action of the first half was all concentrated in the middle of the period and after 45 minutes of play it was 2-2 in Biella. The second half began with another flurry of goals in a matter of seconds. Girelli got her second goal of the game in the 55th minute following an exchange on the right between Paulima Krumbiegel and Martina Lenzini, with the latter dlivering the ball into the area for Girelli who guided the ball home at full stretch . Two minutes later Evelyne Viens levelled the scoreline following a goalmouth scramble. Then, on the hour mark came Cristiana Girelli's moment of magic, as she sealed her hatrick with a backheel volley to put Juventus back in front. In the closing stages, it was Pauline Peyraud-Magnin who was in the centre of the action, as she had to stop two threatening efforts from Giada Greggi from outside the area. Kathrine Moller Kuhl also came close with a right-footed shot that hit the crossbar. A phenomenal Juventus Women were victorious on the first Matchday of the Serie A Poule Scudetto (Championship Round) thanks to a 4-3 win over Roma at the Pozzo-La Marmora stadium in Biella. Gallery | Poule Scudetto | Juventus Women-Roma Pozzo La Marmora (Biella), Sunday 2 March, 2025 at 15:30 (CE5T) Goals: 19' Harviken (J), 22' Minami (R), 24' Haavi (R), 25' Girelli (J), 54' Girelli (J), 57' Viens (R), 60' Girelli (J) Juventus: Peyraud-Magnin, Lenzini, Kullberg, Harviken, Krumbiegel, Brighton, Bennison, Bergamaschi (88' Thomas), Bonansea (69' Vangsgaard), Girelli, Cantore (70' Rosucci). Unused Substitutes: Lehmann, Stolen Godo, Beccari, Cocino, Capelletti, Gallo, Termentini, Proulx. Coach: Massimiliano Cazi. Roma: Kresche, Thogersen, Minami, Linari, Di Guglielmo, Corelli (73' Pilgrim), Dragoni (73' Moller Kuhl), Guigliano, Greggi, Viens (60' Giacinti), Haavi. Unused Substitutes: Ceasar, Glionna, Oladipo, Pandini, Cissoko, Nielsen, Merolla. Coach: Alessandro Spugna. Bookings: 10' Brighton (J), 75' Bennison (J) Next Match Juventus-Fiorentina Women's Coppa Italia - Semi-Final - Second Leg Thursday, 6 March, 2025 at 18:00 (CET) Pozzo La Marmora (Biella)
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Milan-Juventus Women
Juventus Women brought the Serie A Regular Season to a close with a comprehensive 6-0 win away at Milan on Matchday 18. Let's take a look at some of the more eye-catching statistics to emerge from the game. Milan conceded six goals for the first time in a Serie A match, and the only other time they had conceded six came against Juventus in the Italian Cup on 12 March, 2022. Cristiana Girelli is Serie A's top goalscorer with 13, and the player with the most away goals (eight) this season. Girelli's hat-trick was her first since 29 January, 2023, against Sampdoria. Her last away hat-trick came on 27 August, 2022, against Como. Girelli has scored eight headed goals this season, more than anybody. Juventus are the side against whom Milan have lost the most league matches - 10. Gallery | Milan vs Juventus Women
