Inter, Juventus, and Roma Shine as Semi-Finalists Confirmed

Inter Milan secured their place at the top of Group A with a decisive 3-1 victory against Lazio, sealing a spot in the semi-finals of the Women's Cup. The match saw Lazio take an early lead with a spectacular long-range goal from Margherita Monnecchi, who caught Inter goalkeeper Cecília Rán Rúnarsdóttir off her line. Monnecchi's shot, characterized by its pace and elevation, looped over the retreating goalkeeper, giving Lazio a promising start.

However, Inter responded swiftly. A handball from Carlotta Masu allowed Karólína Lea Vilhjálmsdóttir to equalize from the penalty spot. The momentum shifted further early in the second half when Maša Tomašević capitalized on a goalmouth scramble, firing Inter into the lead. Brittany Raphino secured the win in stoppage time, scoring her second goal in consecutive Women’s Cup matches. Meanwhile, Napoli notched a crucial 1-0 victory over Parma, with Laura Faurskov scoring the decisive goal, which condemned Parma to their third consecutive defeat.

In Group B, Sassuolo continued their impressive form, finishing the group stage with a perfect record after defeating Ternana. Jacynta Galabadaarachchi opened the scoring early in the match, and Laura Palakovics added a second just before halftime. Despite receiving a red card for violent conduct, Sassuolo maintained their lead and will now face Roma in the semi-finals. Roma, who claimed the best second-placed spot, secured their place with a commanding 3-0 victory over Fiorentina. Giada Greggi scored twice in the match and provided an assist, while Fiorentina faced further difficulties with Maria Luisa Filangeri's red card, hampering their chances of a comeback.

In Group C, Juventus edged out AC Milan with a narrow 1-0 win, courtesy of substitute Ana Capeta's late strike in the 78th minute. Regrettably for Juventus, Capeta sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury during the match, requiring surgery. Meanwhile, Como overcame Como 1907 in a thrilling encounter that saw both teams reduced to ten players. Valery Vigilucci scored the winning goal for Como, ensuring their place in the next stage alongside Juventus, Roma, and Inter.

As the group stage of the Women's Cup concludes, the excitement builds for the semi-finals, where these teams will battle for a chance at glory.