#Barbara Bonansea

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[theitaliansalad]

I went to the Italy v Spain game and this is the juice:

I went with my Bestie and I’ve never been to a football game before which means I was very very very excited. We both loved it - the atmosphere, the people, the chants. Beautiful. There were 4.600 people. Most of my sector was sold out and I had incredibly good seats. I was so close to the players it was insane.

- Italy could have won. We played really well in my opinion and I’m really proud of the girls, especially Dragoni (one simply doesn’t steal the ball from Alexia Putellas like that). We created really good chances, we were just super unlucky. Good for us that Lucia Garcia is incapable of scoring and Athenea cannot keep the ball for more than two seconds, but that’s another story.

- When Alexia came on the whole stadium cheered and lots of people stood up. Every once in a while you could hear some kids yell “Alexia te quiero”. I hope she knows how loved, respected and cherished she is by everyone, no matter the team affiliation.

- Jenni, Leila (I think it was her, I wasn’t that close to their bench) and Alexia did warm up together during the whole first half of the game and for a good part of the second half. We all know how that one ended. My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined.

- Alexia did give CPR to Spain but it was astonishing seeing how good her passes are and how inconclusive the attacking line is in person. Witnessing 90 minutes of Lucia Garcia wasting opportunities when Jenni Hermoso is on the bench is simply criminal.

- My Bestie asked if said Lucia Garcia was blackmailing the coach.

- Bestie was left speechless by Vicky’s magic. She had an heart attack every time Vicky dribbled in front of us.

- Vicky and Jana are very very small and Ona is very very very short (and yes the speaker did pronounce her name as Bat-elle).

- We were sitting right on Giuliani’s side for the whole first half. Girl is insane. She had some great saves and seeing her in action with my two own eyes felt like a fever dream.

- Codina’s gf was at the game. She was sitting a bunch of rows above me and she was wearing Laia’s shirt.

- Beccari got Alexia’s jersey and she was super happy about it.

- When the game was over kids started throwing themselves into the pitch to get to Caruso, Giacinti, Linari and Bonansea. The girls took pictures with them but the speaker had to ask people to stop invading the pitch lol

- Most of the Spanish girls did not stay to sign autographs. Alexia and Jenni went back to the dressing room almost immediately once the game was over and Jenni looked quite upset, understandably.

- Giuliani gave her shirt to the little girl sitting right next to me and the poor girl melted.

- I got to take a picture with Giuliani, Girelli and Laia Codina. The girls were all great and took pictures with lots of us and signed lots of stuff. Some of the Italian girls also stopped to take pictures outside for a good 30/40 minutes. A girl asked Laia for her socks and Laia gave them to her and said, “Are you sure? They smell horribly”. I met Codina outside, ‘cause her gf was waiting for her there with a huge pizza box. Let it be known - Laia Codina speaks perfect Italian and with a northern accent because she probably learned it from her gf lol

- A guy asked Laia if she played for Fiorentina. Both Laia and I stared at the dude, flabbergasted. Men. Big sigh.

- At dinner we had Bergamaschi sitting at the table behind us. She was with her family and friends so I didn’t ask for a picture but she did take some with the restaurant’s staff.

All in all, one of the best days of my life. 1000/10 will do it again. You don’t actually understand how much these girls are so loved until you’re right there with them. What we see on TV doesn’t do it justice, it seems like it’s the smallest part of the whole things. People of all age love them, respect them and look up to them and they love watching them play. It was great seeing how much the game’s actually grown and is still growing in Italy and how it brings people together. I hope with time attendance will get bigger for Seria A games, too (yes, I know Juventus is already doing that, but still).

And finally I, too, can say - I watched Alexia Putellas play.

(Pics under the cut, I’ll spare you guys my face).

(Yes, I did bring my Jenni Hermoso shirt just in case. No, I did not wear it at the game lol).

[martixjwomen]

Their friendship 😭❤️🤝

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[stoopidamerican]

Euros 2022 Group Stage Round 2

Women’s Soccer, July 2022: A SeriesThis is the seventh post in a series devoted to the 117 games of international women’s football played in July 2022, covering the second round of the Euros. If you’d like to start from the beginning (or to pick and choose your competitions), you can do so from my opening post. Next up is quarterfinals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Embed from Getty…

[andiessoccerblog]

Group G Breakdown

Expected to move on: Sweden, Italy

Expected to exit in group stage: South Africa, Argentina

Sweden

FIFA Ranking: 3

Reputation: 

Sweden. What can I say, other than….Fuck Sweden. No, actually, they are a great team and a great group of women that are always serious contenders for the World Cup. I’m just a little bitter that they ousted the USA early from the 2016 Olympics. They finished runner-up in that tournament, and have never missed a World Cup or Olympic tournament, one of only a few teams to do so. They got silver again in 2020, and deserve a healthy respect from any team that goes up against them.

Player Pool:

Sweden has a really strong and consistent domestic league, and although the best players play in other countries, their league really strengthens the “second-string” domestic players, giving them roster depth. In a large tournament, roster depth can be the key to a winning run. Caroline Seger has the most caps for the country, and a trio of (very blonde) forwards leads goal-scoring: Stina Blackstenius, Sofia Jakobsson, and Fridolina Rolfö.

2019 WWC Performance: 

They won two of their group games, but played a reserved squad against the USA and picked up a 2-0 loss. Had they used their starters, the game might have gone differently, but as it was the last game of group stage, both teams were guaranteed a place in the knockout round. They fought their way through to the consolation round after a loss to the Netherlands, then picked up third place over England. Standout players of the tournament are Asllani, Sembrandt, and Seger. 

Italy

FIFA Ranking: 16

Reputation:

Italy used to be a powerhouse of women’s soccer in the 1990s, but has fallen down the rankings as other European countries strengthen. They do have a good domestic league where most of the players play, leading to a cohesive, flashy team that can hold their own against similar-ranked countries. In 2019 they had a strong performance,  but placed lower in the women’s Euros and had to go through additional qualification against other lower-ranked European teams to earn their spot in the World Cup. They are kind of a wild card in this bracket. 

Player Pool:

Young offensive player Sofia Cantore has been providing organization and structure to the front line and is still in the process of building a relationship with veteran Barbara Bonansea, so this World Cup will be a test of how well they can produce goals. Arianna Caruso and Manuela Giugliano hold down the midfield, and Lisa Boattin is the standout in defense.

2019 WWC performance:

Italy has a surprisingly good start to their World Cup run, beating Australia and showing that they were a force to be reckoned with. They kept pace with Brazil and beat Jamaica, proving that their presence in the tournament was no fluke and making their bracket one of the tightest competitively. They fought their way out of the round of sixteen against China, but fell in the quarters to the Netherlands. Their versatile trio of goalscorers is made up of: Bonansea, Galli, and Girelli.

South Africa

FIFA Ranking: 54

Reputation: 

This is South Africa’s second World Cup. Unfortunately, that probably won’t help them survive the group, as they are the only group without a true “debutante” in it, so they will likely end up in last place. However, they are young and full of spirit, and play with fire lit underneath them, and finished first in the African Cup of Nations in 2022.

Player Pool: 

The most promising players play outside of the South African league. Thembi Kgatlana plays in the USA, and has kept pace and scored goals against top-level American opponents. Linda Motlhalo plays midfield in Scotland and for South Africa. Both of them were in the 2019 World Cup, and have played around the world, so the team will rely on them and their experience to progress from group stage.

2019 WWC performance:

South Africa finished fourth in their group, but did manage to score a goal against Spain. Kgatlana scored their lone goal.

Argentina

FIFA Ranking: 28

Reputation:

Like any South American team, Argentina lacks the funding to be on par with their men's side, but they make do with what they do have. Argentina's tournament record isn't great, mostly because they haven't been in many tournaments, but they did hold their own in their 2019 group, playing three very close games and proving their mettle.

Player Pool: 

Goalkeeper Vanina Correa had an outstanding performance at the 2019 World Cup, but may not be the starter for 2023 after not many club appearances. Estefanía Banini is the most talented field player, and plays for one of the best clubs in the world, Real Madrid. 

2019 WWC performance:

Without a win, their two ties were not enough to send them through to the knockout stage. This is probably unfair, as the two ties were against Japan (a difficult opponent) and Scotland.  Argentina showed their stripes in the late comeback, scoring three goals in the last 25 minutes to earn a tie and prevent Scotland from advancing.

[barluc76]

BARBARA BONANSEA #JFCC JUVENTUS FOOTBALL CLUB COMMUNITY

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Lunedì 18 marzo a Venaria Reale la seconda edizione del Gran Galà dei Golden Hearts. Ci sarà anche Barbara Bonansea

Lunedì 18 marzo alle 18:30 si alzerà il sipario sulla seconda edizione del Gran Galà dei Golden Hearts, l’evento organizzato dalla Lega Nazionale Dilettanti Piemonte e Valle d’Aosta, dal Comitato regionale Piemonte e Valle d’Aosta e dall’intera FIGC – Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio con l’obiettivo di promuovere i valori dello sport all’insegna del rispetto e della condivisione. Il Gran Galà…

[noisynutcrusade]

Juventus Women wins the Italian Cup, Bonansea extends Roma in the 93rd minute

Juventus won the 2022-23 Women’s Italian Cup. In the final at the Arechi in Salerno, the girls from Montemurro beat the new Italian champions Roma, 1-0 thanks to Barbara Bonansea’s goal in the 93rd minute. For Juve this is the third Italian Cup in its history. Source link

[pernilleharders]

Champions League 2021-22 » Chelsea vs. Juventus 8 December 2021

[calciopics]

The Best of UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 (so far)

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[martixjwomen]

I know Christmas is over, but them 🥺🤍🖤

They are my family ❤️

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[nelove22]

8 matches, 8 players | WEURO 2022 players of the matches | Group stage - Round 2 | if they were on fifa ⚡