02 May 2026
The Juventus Women’s First Team picked up three vital points on the road in Campania on Serie A Women Matchday 20, beating Napoli 3-2 in a game that was hugely significant in the race for Champions League qualification.
Lindsey Thomas and Ana Capeta twice gave the Bianconere the lead in the first half, and Paulina Krumbiegel scored the game’s deciding goal in the 83rd minute.
THE MATCH REPORT
A dream start was so nearly enjoyed by the Bianconere as Mathilde Harviken picked out Michela Cambiaghi witgh a cross inside two minutes, but the forward’s effort was well stopped by Clara Beretta
Estela Carbonell continued to probe the hosts’ backline, and the opening goal came after just seven minutes through Lindsey Thomas. After nice combination play from Cambiaghi and Capeta, the French winger had a cross-turned-shot that found its way in beneath the crossbar.
But the hosts hit back quickly through Marija Banusic after an assist from Kinga Kozak.
It was 2-1 shortly after as the game’s start continued to be lively. This time Capeta capitalised on a mistake from Beretta and restored the visitors’ lead. Again, though, Napoli hit back quickly through Cecilie Floe.
Floe remained a constant threat to the Juventus defence throughout the first half and into the second as well, and she came close to putting Napoli ahead five minutes after the break.
Both Amalie Vangsgaard and Capeta pressed for a third Bianconere goal, leading the line of attack with real intent, but the fifth and final goal of the afternoon came from Krumbiegel, who had just come off the bench and was forced back off again shortly after her decisive strike through injury.
The result leaves the Bianconere now five points ahead of Napoli with two Matchdays to play, and in pole position for the third and final Women’s Champions League qualification spot.
