Bianconere fall to defeat at home to Inter | OneFootball

Juventus Women fell to a 2-0 defeat at home to Inter on Friday evening in the Serie A Poule Scudetto, suffering a first-ever Derby d’Italia defeat.

THE LINE-UPS

Juventus lined up from the first whistle with a much-changed look. In front of Pauline Peyraud-Magnin in goal was a back four of Federica Cafferata, Martina Lenzini, Viola Calligaris and Estelle Cascarino; Julia Grosso and Sara Bjork Gunnarsdottir made up a two-player midfield, while a front four of Sofia Cantore, Paulina Nystrom, Cristiana Girelli and Barbara Bonansea led the line of attack.

THE MATCH

Inter started the game on the front foot, with the Bianconere looking to remain compact and keep things tight at the back. The Nerazzurre took the lead just after a quarter of an hour had been played through Elisa Polli, with the striker finishing on the end of an Agnese Bonfantini centre to put the final touch on a swift counterattack.

Sara Cetinja did well to keep Barbara Bonansea out, and the Serbian shot stopper was ready with an answer for everything thrown at her.

Before the break, Inter doubled their lead through Haley Bugeja.

A further setback was handed to the Bianconere when Calligaris was forced off through injury and Cecilia Salvai came on in her place.

The second half started with Arianna Caruso coming on for Nystrom, but Rita Guarino’s side defended their lead well, even when Lineth Beeresnteyn, Lindsey Thomas and Joe Echegini were introduced to inject more life and fresh legs into the Juventus attack.

It wasn’t to be for Juventus, though. Inter stood firm and claimed their first-ever Serie A win over the Bianconere. The night’s result meant that Roma were crowned champions for the second straight season.