AGSM Verona Women 1-1 Genoa Women produced a fiercely contested Serie B Femminile encounter in Verona, with the two sides sharing the spoils after a night of chances, momentum swings and important goalkeeping. Verona struck first through Martina Bianchi, but Genoa responded in the second half with an equaliser from Elisa Ferri to claim a 1-1 draw that felt fair on the balance of play.

Match overview

The game was played under the lights in Verona on 24 October 2026, with a 22:00 kick-off adding a late-night atmosphere to a fixture between two teams eager to strengthen their position in the Italian women’s second tier. AGSM Verona Women started with energy in front of their home support, pressing high and looking to turn early possession into a lead, while Genoa Women grew into the contest and finished the stronger side in the closing stages.

• Competition: Serie B Femminile
• Match: AGSM Verona Women vs Genoa Women
• Date: 24 October 2026
• Kick-off: 22:00
• Final score: AGSM Verona Women 1-1 Genoa Women

How the game unfolded

Verona made the brighter start and looked particularly dangerous down the right, where quick combinations repeatedly asked questions of the Genoa back line. The home side’s pressing forced several turnovers in midfield, and it was no surprise when the breakthrough arrived midway through the first half. Bianchi latched onto a loose ball just inside the area and finished with composure, giving Verona a 1-0 lead and sending the home crowd into voice.

Genoa’s response was measured rather than frantic. The visitors began to settle into a rhythm, circulating the ball more patiently and using their midfield to pin Verona deeper. They created half-chances before the interval, but Verona’s goalkeeper Sofia Conti was alert to the danger and preserved the lead going into the break.

The second half brought a clear shift in momentum. Genoa pushed their wingers higher, won more second balls and started to sustain attacks for longer periods. The equaliser arrived in the 71st minute when Ferri found space at the edge of the box and guided a low finish beyond Conti. It was a goal that rewarded Genoa’s persistence and set up a tense final phase in which both teams searched for a winner.

Tactical story

Verona’s approach was built on intensity and quick transitions. They pressed in short bursts, looked to win the ball high and tried to release Bianchi into the channels. That plan worked well in the first half, but as the game wore on, the home side dropped deeper and found it harder to support their striker.

Genoa, by contrast, became more control-oriented after the break. Their midfield trio rotated well, full-backs advanced to provide width and the equaliser came from exactly the kind of patient build-up they had been developing. The visitors ended the match with more possession and more shots, but Verona’s defensive resilience, especially in the final ten minutes, ensured the points were shared.

Standout performers

Bianchi was Verona’s most influential attacking player, not only for her goal but also for her movement and willingness to run the channels. Conti also deserved credit for a string of saves that kept the home side level after Genoa’s equaliser. For Genoa, Ferri was the catalyst in midfield, combining energy with composure and capping her performance with the goal that changed the game.

What the result means

The draw keeps both teams in the chasing pack of the Serie B Femminile table, though neither will feel entirely satisfied. Verona will be pleased with the point and the unbeaten home record it preserves, but the home side will also rue the chances that went begging before Genoa’s equaliser. Genoa, meanwhile, can take encouragement from a strong second-half display and an away point that underlines their durability.

With the season still taking shape, this was the kind of match that could matter in the final reckoning. AGSM Verona Women showed they can compete on home soil, while Genoa Women demonstrated the character to respond after conceding first. Both sides will now turn their attention to the next round, knowing that the fine margins in Serie B Femminile are likely to define the promotion race.

Key numbers

• Goals: Bianchi (Verona), Ferri (Genoa)
• Possession: Verona 44% — Genoa 56%
• Shots: Verona 11 — Genoa 14
• Shots on target: Verona 5 — Genoa 6
• Corners: Verona 4 — Genoa 7