“I’m very happy with this win because it’s a trophy that crowns a two‑year journey that began in July 2024” said Massimiliano Canzi, as reported by Juventus Women’s official website. The Bianconere completed a 2-1 comeback against their Roman rivals to claim their fifth Supercup. “I chose to start Girelli on the bench, and in this case it worked. She has the ability to come on and immediately influence the game – one of the qualities that makes her unique” the head coach continued. Juventus’ number 10 decided the match with a back‑heel finish on Lenzini’s cross-shot, beating Baldi and securing the trophy. Over her career, Girelli has lifted 12 Supercups, becoming the record holder in Italy.
The Match-Winner for Juventus Women
“What keeps me motivated is surely the love I feel for football – the main reason why I keep improving myself. I always want to push further and give 100% whenever I’m called into action” said the Juventus Women match-winner. For Cristiana Girelli, football is a fire that still burns inside her, driving her to do what she loves – and deciding big games is certainly part of that.
What Decided the Supercup
The 29th edition of the Supercup (or Supercoppa, as it is called in Italy) was played in front of almost 5,000 spectators, who witnessed a well-fought first half and a tighter second one. Roma played better overall, creating more chances despite lacking a natural centre-forward, thanks to midfielders making runs into the box. Giugliano converted Viens’ pass to open the scoring in the 23rd minute.
The Canadian forward was a constant threat to Juventus’ defence, with Salvai and Harviken struggling to contain her. However, she also squandered two key chances in the second half that could have changed the final outcome. In the 73rd minute, Viens fired over the bar in a 1v1 against de Jong, who then denied her again in the 79th minute – although on that occasion a poor first touch prevented the forward from scoring.
Juventus Women waited patiently for their moment. They struggled on the left-hand side with Vangsgaard – her work on the flank was not enough to create superiority – but on the right, Beccari surprised Baldi, allowing the Dane to equalise in the 40th minute. With two natural centre-forwards, the Bianconere failed to provide quality service, but in the end it was Girelli who pulled the chestnuts out of the fire, scoring the winner. Roma’s many mistakes and some questionable coaching decisions ultimately paved the way for Juventus’ victory.
Luca Rossettini’s Words
“It felt like going back to the Serie A Women’s Cup final, but I have to say the team played better than in that match. We had two clear chances to regain the lead and win. We lacked that extra effort needed to finish the job; we had to be more clinical. So we’re commenting on another lost final, but I’m proud of their personality and courage” said coach Rossettini, as reported by AS Roma’s official website. It was a good match, but in the end the Giallorosse did not win – and that is something the staff will need to reflect on ahead of the important fixtures coming in the next weeks.
