Roma Women's Coach Piovani Defends Team After Juventus Loss

Roma Women faced a tough defeat in the Serie A Women's Cup final, losing to Juventus on penalties after leading by two goals. Despite the outcome, coach Gianpiero Piovani expressed pride in his team's performance.

Piovani acknowledged Juventus's possession advantage but emphasized Roma's clear scoring opportunities during counter-attacks. "We had 6 to 7 clear chances," he stated. He also noted issues with player fatigue and fitness, highlighting the need for further conditioning for some players who came off the bench.

Looking ahead, Piovani stressed the importance of maintaining the team's current trajectory. "The result tells us we are defeated tonight, but the path we're on is the right one," he said. He aims to keep the team's morale high, seeing their eagerness to return to the field.

English Translation:

Roma Women experienced a bitter end to the Serie A Women's Cup, losing to Juventus on penalties in an emotional final. The Giallorosse had taken a two-goal lead, but the Bianconere mounted a comeback and secured the trophy after extra time and a shootout.

After the match, Roma coach Gianpiero Piovani discussed his team's performance with the club's official website.

Piovani: 'We Had 6-7 Clear Chances'

The coach acknowledged Juventus's greater ball possession but pointed out the numerous opportunities Roma created on the counter-attack:

"They had possession, but on counter-attacks, we tried to hurt Juve. We had 6/7 clear chances. Then cramps set in, and some players asked to be substituted, which is why we need to work even harder with the players coming off the bench, as some are not yet in condition. However, I have nothing to reproach them for; on the contrary, they put in great performances. Now, we must continue working, and we have the chance to play again soon."

'The Result Tells Us We Are Defeated, But The Path Is The Right One'

For Roma, it's already time to look to the next matches, beginning a period that will see the Giallorosse competing in both the league and the Women's Champions League. Piovani wants to build on the performance against Juventus:

"Absolutely, we must continue to have our dynamism on the field and keep aiming for something important. Unfortunately, tonight the result tells us we are defeated, but the path we've taken is the right one. My job now will be to keep the group's morale high, but I've already seen the desire in the players' eyes to get back on the field as soon as possible."