Goals: 52’ Ballo (V), 66’ Pinna (L), 72’ Sule (L), 84’ Cortesi (V), 88’ Sule (L), 93’ Burbassi (L).
Yellow cards: Mounecif (V), Duarte (V).
Red cards: Pinna (L).

: Capecchi, Viscardi, Stankova, Barcella, Mutti, Morreale (91’ Crotti), Galdini (70’ Burbassi), Landa (70’ Ghisi), Merli (58’ Ketis), Licari (58’ Sule), Pinna.
Substitutes: Lonni, Pizzolato, Galbiati, Lorieri.
Coach: Nicoletta Mazza.

: Pucova, Duarte, Doneda, Liva (70’ Cortesi), Ballo, Zuanti (77’ Orlandi), Fernandez, Mounecif, Saggion (77’ Girotto), Mazis (70’ Gismann), Furlanis (46’ Willis).
Substitutes: Nan, Nurzia, Novelli, Morin.
Coach: Luis Oliveira.

The Venezia FC Lionesses suffered an away defeat against Lumezzane at the end of a dramatic and action-packed match. After taking the lead in the second half through Ballo and equalizing late on thanks to Cortesi, the orange-and-black side were eventually beaten 4-2 by the Lombardy team in the closing minutes. Following this result, the Venetian side have been mathematically relegated.

The match was balanced and hard-fought from the opening stages. Coach Oliveira’s players created several chances but lacked precision in the final third. In the 14th minute, from a corner taken by Mazis, Saggion headed over the bar. Shortly afterward, Ballo set up Mazis on the edge of the area, but the shot went wide. Venezia kept pressing: Zuanti tried from distance in the 37th minute, while in the 39th minute Mazis came close to scoring with a powerful effort that narrowly missed the target. Near the end of the first half, Doneda also threatened, but her shot was blocked by the home defense. Lumezzane mainly responded through dangerous counterattacks, but the score remained 0-0 at halftime.

Venezia started the second half strongly. In the 49th minute, Capecchi made a crucial save from Willis’ header, and three minutes later the orange-and-black side took the lead: high pressure on the right forced an error from the Lombard defense, allowing Ballo to unleash a precise right-footed strike from the edge of the box into the top corner for 0-1. The home side reacted and equalized in the 66th minute through Pinna, who took advantage of a through ball and beat Pucova. Lumezzane completed the comeback in the 72nd minute from a corner kick: after a scramble in the area, Sule scored from close range to make it 2-1. The game changed again in the 77th minute when Pinna was sent off for a foul on Duarte, leaving the home side down to ten players. Venezia immediately capitalized on the numerical advantage and equalized 2-2 in the 84th minute: Duarte assisted Cortesi, who cut inside onto her left foot and curled a precise shot into the far corner beyond Capecchi’s reach. Despite being a player down, Lumezzane still found the strength to strike again. In the 88th minute, Sule received the ball inside the area and beat Pucova to restore the Rossoblù lead. Deep into stoppage time, with Venezia pushing forward in search of an equalizer, Burbassi sealed the result on the counterattack, making it 4-2.

Serie B Women 25/26: Lumezzane - Venezia FC 4-2

At the end of the match between Venezia FC and Palermo, valid for Matchday 38 of Serie B and ending in a 2-0 victory for the orange-and-green side, head coach Giovanni Stroppa and forward John Yeboah shared their thoughts on the match.

Giovanni Stroppa, head coach of Venezia FC
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Once again tonight, the boys delivered an extraordinary performance. In the first half we played with quality, although we lacked a bit of efficiency, while in the second half we were devastating. It’s a shame about the many shots that hit the posts and crossbar, but I’m truly happy with the performance — and not only that. We have the best defense and the best attack in the league. It couldn’t have gone any differently because, based on the football this team has played throughout the season, these numbers were bound to be on our side as well.

The only thing on my mind right now is tomorrow’s celebration in Piazza San Marco. I want to enjoy tomorrow together with our fans on the Grand Canal and in the square. The team’s strength was clear from the very beginning; we were able to express a certain quality of football very quickly. I said we would be among the protagonists of the season, and the team consistently maintained an incredible level of performance. The squad has reaped what it sowed throughout this journey.

Tonight I enjoyed the match almost like a spectator — it’s beautiful to watch this team play, and I feel immense pride for what has been achieved. From a technical standpoint, I also want to say that nothing was taken for granted. We went through a journey where we faced difficulties, and we experienced a season of continuous growth crowned by important results.”


“Today, in the first half, it wasn’t easy to find the right spaces to hurt Palermo. Then in the second half we kept pushing, found the goal, and won the match. We really wanted to win the game and finish first in the league.

There is an incredibly strong bond with the fans. Ever since the first match of the season in the Coppa Italia, I could hear the curva chanting my name. It’s a wonderful feeling, and today once again I felt all the affection from the supporters. Today I fought for the badge on my chest, and I dedicate this league title victory to the entire staff — from my teammates to all the invisible people working behind the scenes around the players. I also want to thank my family for their constant support.

Now I want to celebrate with the city. Tomorrow I expect all of you on the Grand Canal and in Piazza San Marco to experience a memorable day together

The post-match of Venezia FC - Palermo

Head coach Giovanni Stroppa has named a 27-man squad for Matchday 38 of Serie B 2025/26, which will see Venezia FC face Palermo FC tomorrow at 8:30 PM at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo.

Goalkeepers:
Matteo Grandi, Stefano Minelli, Alessandro Plizzari, Filip Stankovic.

Defenders:
Bartol Franjic, Antoine Hainaut, Ridgeciano Haps, Seid Korac, Richie Sagrado, Joel Schingtienne, Ahmed Sidibe, Michael Svoboda, Michael Venturi.

Midfielders:
Bjarki Bjarkason, Emil Bohinen, Gianluca Busio, Mattia Compagnon, Matteo Dagasso, Issa Doumbia, Alfred Duncan, Marko Farji, Nunzio Lella, Kike Perez, Alessandro Pietrelli.

Forwards:
Antonio Casas, Lion Lauberbach, John Yeboah.




SERIE BKT 25/26: SQUAD CALLED UP FOR VENEZIA FC vs PALERMO

Having secured promotion to Serie A in the previous round in La Spezia, Venezia FC is preparing for the final matchday of the Serie BKT season, scheduled for Friday, May 8 at 8:30 PM at the Pier Luigi Penzo Stadium. Coach Stroppa’s men are ready to embrace their fans once again in the clash against Palermo.

Giovanni Stroppa, Venezia FC head coach:
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These days after the promotion have been very enjoyable for me. There is great satisfaction because we have finally achieved the goal of our long journey. But after doing all of this, not finishing first would bother me, so tomorrow we must confirm the excellent path we’ve taken by ending the season at the top of the table.

Palermo are a team to be feared; like us, they have had an important season. Preparing for this match during a week of well-deserved celebrations is not easy, but I’m sure the atmosphere, the stadium, and the level of the match itself will give us the motivation to perform at our best. It will also be a matter of pride and a desire to show the true value of this team against a great opponent.

Right now I’m only thinking about Palermo. As for the future of the club, I believe Venezia fans should only feel satisfied because I think the ownership group is united and motivated to build a bright future. Among the many congratulations I’ve received this week, there are some special ones that truly meant a lot to me and that I will cherish.

Seeing Venezia capable of expressing this kind of football is a great satisfaction for me; the results are simply a consequence of the performances shown on the pitch. Speaking for myself and the staff, coaching a team like this and celebrating this promotion with the players and the fans is a feeling beyond compare.

We are in Venice, a unique city. We have Piazza San Marco where we can celebrate, so Saturday will be a huge party. At the Penzo Stadium, we have received the fans’ celebrations after every match. As a spectator, having the chance to go to Piazza San Marco and along the Grand Canal to celebrate promotion to Serie A is a unique emotion

Venezia FC

Serie B Women 25/26: Lumezzane - Venezia FC 4-2

The post-match of Venezia FC - Palermo

SERIE BKT 25/26: SQUAD CALLED UP FOR VENEZIA FC vs PALERMO

The press conference of Giovanni Stroppa