Bugeja scores for Inter Women, Redondo is not enough for Juventus

Inter Women secured their first win in the Women’s Champions League, beating Sweden’s Hacken 1‑0 at the Brianteo Stadium in Monza thanks to a goal in the 5th minute by Haley Bugeja, while Juventus Women suffered a home defeat 2‑1 against Benfica, with a goal from Redondo.

The GOAL came in the fifth minute, when the young Maltese striker Haley Bugeja beat the opposing defence. INTER lined up in a 4‑4‑2 with Runarsdottir in goal, Garcia and the other defenders, while in attack they introduced Bugeja in the 82’ minute for Polli. Among the cautions, Bugeja was booked in the 74’ minute and Hacken defender Falk was sent off in the 89’ minute.

Upcoming challenges for Inter Women

The next opponents of the nerazzurre are Austria Vienna, Lyon, Manchester City, Real Madrid and Arsenal, all to be faced in the Champions League group stage. The matches will take place in the coming months, with Inter ready to defend the advantage they have earned.

Juventus Women started at home against Benfica and finished 2‑1, with Lund’s brace for Benfica and Redondo’s goal for Juventus. The scores came in the 40’ and 60’ minutes for Lund, while Redondo responded in the 86’ minute.

JUVENTUS’ line‑up featured a 4‑2‑3‑1 with De Jong in goal, D’Auria and Rosucci in defence, and Redondo up front. For Benfica, Pauels started, with Lund up front and a three‑man defence.

The referee for the Juventus‑Benfica match was Lehtovaara, assisted by Petravic and Kung. Among the cautions, Demehin was booked for Benfica, while Salvai and Rosucci received yellow cards for Juventus. A good first for Sassarini’s nerazzurre, the white‑and‑blacks knocked out.