Parma, 22 August 2025 – Parma Calcio Women made their season debut in the Serie A Women's Cup: the Gialloblù faced Juventus at the Tardini. Parma proved dangerous in the first half and looked more in control for large parts. Benedetti went close to scoring in the 18th minute after some great play from the home side. Juventus responded with a shot from Cambiaghi but it went over the bar. Pinther made two dangerous chance, however, Parma's best chance was denied. Juventus took the lead in the 40th minute through Girelli and held onto their lead until the break. In the second half, Parma pushed forward and had two good chances through Uffren and then Bou (who hit the crossbar); but it was Juventus who got the better of things when Bonansea made it 0-2. Valenti's side were defeated 0-2 in front of their fans at the Tardini.
PARMA 0-2 JUVENTUS
Scorers: 41′ Girelli, 90+2′ Bonansea
Parma: Ceasar; Real, Ambrosi, Bou, Domínguez, Pondini, Estevez (81′ Zamanian); Lonati (63′ Kajzba), Benedetti (56′ Uffren), Cardona (56′ Kajan); Pinther (63′ Cissoko).
Unused subs. Masu, Rabot, Distefano, Copetti, Bertucci, Gueguen, Gradolone.
Coach. Valenti
Juventus: Peyraud, Lenzini, Salvai, Kullberg (61′ Harviken); Thomas (61′ Krumbiegel), Brighton, Schatzer, Carbonell (61′ Bonansea); Godo; Girelli (75′ Beccari), Cambiaghi (89′ LIbràn).
Unused subs. De Jong, Rosucci, Vangsgaard, Pinto, Capelletti, Flis, Bertora.
Coach. Canzi
REFEREE: Bianchi
Assistants: Rosania, Veli
Fourth Official: Budriesi
Stoppage time: 1’ e 5’
Giovanni Valenti: “There's more disappointment than satisfaction. When you're against such a strong opponent, it is difficult when you go behind. We have things to improve and work in. Our path of development continues. We tried to play and it is something we're working on in training. We're are the beginning of our path and we know what we need to do'.
Caterina Ambrosi: “ Unique emotions, seeing the fans applaud us doesn't have a price. I want to relive these moments be it here or in Noceto. I am content with the approach that we had: we helped each other as a group and this is what pleased me most. We don't want to put ourselves down, we move on with courage and determination'.
