After being eliminated from the Champions League, the Juventus team, led by Massimiliano Canzi, quickly shifted their attention to the championship and achieved a decisive victory against Fiorentina, their main contender for the title. The first act of the match ended in a draw, despite several chances on both sides. However, from the start of the second half, the bianconeri took the advantage. In the 46th minute, Fiorentina mismanaged a corner and allowed Juventus to launch a counter-attack. Beccari advanced with the ball for more than forty meters and, at the edge of the area, served a magnificent ball to Singerwho sent a powerful shot under the crossbar, passing the opposing goalkeeper.
Fiorentina were shaken by the blow, missing a golden opportunity through Bonfantini, and quickly conceded a second goal in the 49th minute. Still on the left flank, Canzi’s action resulted in a daring shot from Sofia Cantore from outside the area, the ball sneaking into the opposite corner of the goal. With this double advantage, Juventus was able to manage the rest of the match, even if, in the 83rd minute, goalkeeper Peyraud-Magnin had to work on a dangerous lob from former player Bonfantini. Finally, in stoppage time, Juventus added to the score thanks to a counter-attack concluded by Barbara bonanzawho calmly adjusted the goalkeeper to score the third goal.
In the other matches of the day, Como made an impression with an away victory, winning 2-1 on the field of Sampdoria, thanks to a double from Nischler, thus consolidating its fifth place, synonymous with qualification for the play-offs, with four points ahead of Milan, defeated 2-0 by Lazio. Defending champions Roma also picked up a valuable victory in Naples, winning 2-1 thanks to goals from Giuliano in the 42nd and Minami in the 47th. Inter, with a comfortable 2-0 win over Sassuolo, stays close to Roma while taking an advantage over Fiorentina, seven points behind Juventus.
Ranking Serie A Women – 13th day first phase: Juventus 35; Inter, Rome 28; Fiorentina 26; Como 19; Milan 15; Lazio 10; Sassuolo 9; Naples 6; Sampdoria 4.
Original article written by: Fulvio Saracco
photo credit: FIGC
