Roma Women leave the Arena Civica Gianni Brera with a narrow but crucial win, a result that could prove decisive in the title race. The Giallorosse extend their lead over Inter to six points, dealing a significant blow to their rivals’ Scudetto ambitions. Combined with Juventus’ draw in the lunch match, the momentum now seems firmly tilted in Giallorosse’s favour. If the title race isn’t closed yet, it may well have taken its decisive turn.
The match report
The first half opens with an enterprising start from Inter, but the real difference emerges in the middle phase of the period, when Roma’s ball circulation takes over. The Giallorosse gradually push their pressing line higher and higher, eventually forcing the breakthrough: in the 33rd minute, Viens pounces on a rebound and taps home after Rúnarsdóttir’s save on Dragoni.
The opener changes the tone of the match, which becomes increasingly physical and high‑tempo as both sides raise their intensity. The second half starts with two early chances for Dragoni – one drifting just wide, the other denied by the keeper – while Inter threaten at the other end when Csiszár’s effort is cleared off the line in the 54th minute.
The match threatens to take a dramatic turn in the 69th minute, when play is halted for several long minutes after Manuela Giugliano goes down, suffering a whiplash‑like impact between her back and neck before being stretchered off. Despite the incident, Roma keep their shape and composure, conceding only one real scare in the 84th minute, when Bugeja astonishingly fails to convert into an empty net after a chaotic scramble in the box.
Despite their late push, Inter Women can no longer find a way to threaten, and Viens’ goal ultimately seals Roma’s victory – a result that likely puts a full stop on the title race, even if the season still has a long way to go. The only thing left now is to wait for updates on Giugliano’s condition, as she was taken to hospital for further tests.
INTER WOMEN VS ROMA WOMEN: THE OFFICIAL SCOREBOARD
INTER WOMEN: Rúnarsdóttir – Andrés, Milinković, Bowen (85′ Tomašević) – Schough (74′ Merlo), Vilhjálmsdóttir (85′ Tomaselli), Magull (59′ Polli), Glionna – Csiszár (74′ Detruyer) – Wullaert, Bugeja. Coach: Gianpiero Piovani
ROMA WOMEN: Baldi – Bergamaschi, Oladipo, Heatley, Veje – Giugliano (69′ Dorsin), Csiki, Greggi – Pandini (59′ Thøgersen), Viens (87′ Rieke), Dragoni (87′ Corelli). Coach: Luca Rossettini
Scorers: 33′ Viens
Bookings: 19′ Oladipo (R), 58′ Andrés (I), 90’+5′ Polli (I), 90’+9′ Tomašević (I)
Added time: first half +2′, second half +9′
Referee: Leonardo Mastrodomenico, FIGC section of Matera
