Genoa Women clinched a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Vicenza Women in a tightly contested Italy Serie B Women fixture on Sunday, September 27, 2026. A solitary second-half goal was enough to separate the two sides at the Stadio La Sciorba, handing the hosts three crucial points in their push for promotion.

Match Overview

The evening kick-off in Genoa saw two evenly matched teams cancel each other out for long stretches, but the home side’s persistence paid off with a decisive strike after the break. Genoa Women controlled possession in midfield and created the better chances, while Vicenza Women defended resiliently and looked dangerous on the counter-attack. The win lifts Genoa into a more comfortable position in the Serie B standings, while Vicenza remain in the mid-table battle.

Both teams entered the match with contrasting form: Genoa had been unbeaten in their previous three league outings, while Vicenza were looking to bounce back from a narrow defeat. The tactical battle was evident from the first whistle, with Genoa pressing high and Vicenza sitting deep, aiming to hit on the break.

Key Moments

• 12th minute: Genoa’s first real chance came from a corner, but Vicenza goalkeeper Laura Conti punched clear under pressure.
• 28th minute: Vicenza’s best opportunity of the first half fell to striker Elisa Girelli, whose low shot was well saved by Genoa’s keeper Sofia Ricci.
• 54th minute: The breakthrough finally arrived for Genoa. A quick passing move down the right released Martina Rossi, who cut inside and curled a precise left-footed effort into the far corner. It was her fifth goal of the season.
• 71st minute: Vicenza nearly equalised when a free-kick from distance rattled the crossbar, but Genoa survived the scare.
• 89th minute: Genoa had a chance to double the lead on the break, but substitute Chiara Bianchi dragged her shot wide.

Tactical Story

Genoa Women lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, with Rossi and Alice Ferrari providing width and pace on the flanks. Their midfield trio dominated the central areas, forcing Vicenza to defend in numbers. Vicenza, set up in a 4-4-2, aimed to frustrate the hosts and launch quick transitions through Girelli and Marta De Luca. For much of the match, that plan worked, but Genoa’s superior possession and creative movement eventually told.

The decisive moment came from a tactical adjustment: Genoa’s coach pushed the full-backs higher after half-time, stretching Vicenza’s back line and creating space for Rossi to drift inside. Vicenza struggled to cope with the overload, and the goal was a direct result of that sustained pressure.

Standout Players

• Martina Rossi (Genoa Women): The match-winner was a constant threat, completing five dribbles and testing the goalkeeper twice before her goal.
• Sofia Ricci (Genoa Women): Made two crucial saves, including a one-on-one stop in the first half, to preserve the clean sheet.
• Laura Conti (Vicenza Women): Despite conceding, the Vicenza keeper kept her side in the game with a string of saves, particularly in the second half.
• Elisa Girelli (Vicenza Women): Worked tirelessly up front and was Vicenza’s most dangerous outlet, forcing Ricci into action and hitting the woodwork from a free-kick.

Season Impact

With this victory, Genoa Women climb to seventh place in the Serie B Women table, now just four points adrift of the promotion play-off spots. The three points continue their strong home record and boost confidence ahead of a challenging away trip next weekend. Vicenza Women, meanwhile, remain in eleventh position, still searching for consistency in a competitive mid-table cluster.

The head-to-head record now favours Genoa, who have won two of the last three meetings between the clubs. For Vicenza, the focus will be on converting possession into goals, having now gone two matches without finding the net. As the Serie B season progresses, both sides will look to this match as a benchmark: Genoa for their resilience, and Vicenza for the fine margins that separate victory from defeat.