Goals: 38’ Willis (V), 95’ Fortunati (A)
Bookings: Blasoni (A)

: Beka, Duarte, Doneda (79’ Orlandi), Ballo, Zuanti (64’ Nurzia), Gismann, Willis, Mounecif, Saggion (57’ Girotto), Morin, Cortesi.
Substitutes: Pucova, Liva, Pusiol, Novelli, Muffato, Mazis.
Coach: Luis Oliveira.

: Verano, Ghio (76’ Fortunati), Tuteri, Vlassopoulou (64’ Corazzi), Delia (83’ Bossi), Tamburini, Lazzaro (64’ Fracas), Termentini (64’ Mariani), Nasoni, Blasoni, Razzolini.
Substitutes: Di Nallo, Davico, Beduschi.
Coach: Andrea Benedetti.

At the “Taliercio” Sports Center, Venezia FC and Arezzo played out a draw. The final 1–1 result came from a spirited performance by the Lionesses, who were caught by the Tuscan side right at the end.

In front of a delegation from Venezia FC Powerchair, present for the occasion, Oliveira’s team started with determination but risked falling behind as early as the 4th minute: at their first attacking move, Arezzo won a penalty. However, Razzolini hit the post from the spot, sparing Venezia and keeping the score at 0–0. The home side reacted and gradually took control of the game. In the 28th minute, Zuanti came close to opening the scoring, but her shot from the center of the box went just wide. The deserved breakthrough arrived in the 38th minute: Willis scored a fine goal, heading backwards with a looping effort that surprised the opposing goalkeeper to make it 1–0. Shortly before halftime, Willis nearly doubled the lead, but she was in an offside position.

In the second half, Venezia managed their advantage and continued to create chances. Zuanti tried from distance in the 52nd minute without success, while in the 72nd minute Willis, well set up by Ballo, saw her shot deflected for a corner. Towards the end, Girotto tested the Arezzo goalkeeper, who made a good save. Just when the match seemed headed for a Venezia win, the late twist arrived: in the 95th minute, following a free kick, the ball remained loose in the box and substitute Fortunati found the decisive touch to make it 1–1.

Serie B Women 25/26: Venezia FC - Arezzo 1-1

On Saturday, March 28, a delegation of players and staff from Venezia FC Women took part in a meeting with the club’s orange-and-black Powerchair Football team. The Lionesses attended a training session, taking photos and sharing meaningful moments with the Powerchair athletes, reaffirming their support for a unique project within the Italian sports landscape.

Accompanied by Venezia FC Women’s Director Grazia Trentin and Secretary and Team Manager Marco Baloci, head coach Luis Oliveira and players Beatrice Airola, Salimata Ballo, Camilla Barbierato, Serena Cortesi, Melissa Doneda, Lynn Gismann, Alice Miani, Sara Novelli, and Alice Zuanti had the opportunity to experience Powerchair Football up close, even trying it themselves and taking part in the training session. The meeting was a moment of great human and sporting value, enriching both teams—the women’s side and the Powerchair Football team alike. The athletes had the chance to introduce themselves, share their experiences, and exchange perspectives on their respective realities, creating an atmosphere of mutual interest and respect.

The Powerchair Football team is a true national sporting excellence: it has recently triumphed in the Coppa Italia and the Italian Supercup, adding two prestigious trophies to an already impressive collection that now includes a total of 2 league titles (2024 and 2025), 2 Coppa Italia titles (2025 and 2026), and 1 Italian Supercup (2026).

This special visit from Venezia FC’s first women’s team highlights the club’s attention to all activities carried out in the local community. The initiative goes beyond competition, emphasizing the message that sport is a powerful tool for inclusion, capable of teaching respect, cooperation, and team spirit.

Among Italian professional clubs, Venezia FC stands out as the only one to have a Powerchair Football team. The project aims to promote the discipline, raising awareness among the public and within professional football about the importance of inclusion, demonstrating that sport can break down barriers and offer opportunities for everyone. Venezia FC thus reaffirms its commitment to social responsibility, with the goal of helping young people and adults, fans and athletes alike, grow through the values of inclusion and participation.

Venezia FC Women meet Powerchair Football Athletes

Goals: 2’ Boaretto (Vicenza), 12’ Tarenzi (Vicenza), 24’ Marchiori (Vicenza), 26’ Pozzi (Vicenza), 63’ Ballo (Venezia).
Yellow cards: Cortesi (Venezia), Borsato (Vicenza).

: Seskute, Asamoah, Missiaggia, Pozzi (68’ Trandafir), Ponte, Boaretto (86’ Todesco), Marchiori, Borsato, Tarenzi (89’ Parodi), Arpegaro, Modesti (68’ Boveri).
Substitutes: Gallesio, Di Muni, Pegoraro, Balestro, Perrone.
Coach: Fabio Viviani.

: Pucova, Duarte, Doneda (46’ Liva), Ballo, Zuanti (61’ Orlandi), Gismann, Willis, Saggion (46’ Mazis), Morin (80’ Muffato), Girotto (66’ Mounecif), Cortesi.
Substitutes: Beka, Pusiol, Nurzia, Novelli.
Coach: Luis Oliveira.

At the “Sergio Ceroni” Municipal Stadium, Vicenza faced Venezia FC in Matchday 21 of the Women’s Serie B championship. The home side secured all three points thanks to a strong and clinical opening half hour, scoring four goals and effectively sealing the result early.

Vicenza took the lead in the 2nd minute through Boaretto, who capitalized on a scramble inside the box. Venezia responded quickly: in the 7th minute Girotto nearly equalized with a shot from the edge of the area that was deflected by the goalkeeper, and shortly after Willis also tried her luck, forcing another save for a corner. Despite Venezia’s efforts, Vicenza struck again with great efficiency. In the 12th minute Tarenzi doubled the lead, tapping in after an initial save by Pucova. The home side kept pushing and made it 3–0 in the 24th minute with a powerful shot from the edge of the box by Marchiori, followed just two minutes later by Pozzi’s fourth goal. Venezia tried to create chances, but the first half ended 4–0 to Vicenza.

In the second half, Venezia FC came out determined to get back into the match. In the 49th minute Cortesi tried from a set piece, and in the 53rd minute Ballo threatened with a shot deflected for a corner. Chances kept coming: in the 57th minute Girotto had a great opportunity in the box but failed to convert. Venezia finally scored in the 63rd minute, when Ballo took advantage of a mistake by the opposing goalkeeper to make it 4–1. In the closing stages, Venezia continued to search for openings, but the score remained unchanged. The final whistle from Frazza ended a match largely decided in the first half hour, where Vicenza made the most of their chances.

Serie B women 25/26: Vicenza - Venezia FC 4-1

Scorers: 15’ Willis (V), 60’ Picchi (C), 71’ Moraca (C), 90’ Gelmetti (C).
Yellow cards: Doneda (V), Moraca (C), Nichele (C), Giacinti (C).

: Pucova, Duarte, Doneda, Liva (46’ Nurzia), Ballo, Gismann, Willis, Mazis (85’ Orlandi), Morin, Girotto (70’ Zuanti), Cortesi (73’ Novelli).
Substitutes: Beka, Pusiol, Mounecif, Saggion, Muffato.
Coach: Luis Oliveira.

: Fierro, Veritti, Trevisan, Eriksen, Moraca (87’ Gelmetti), Rizza, Conc (46’ Nichele), Picchi (93’ Carrer), Colombo, Pitaccio, Giacinti.
Substitutes: Guidi, Mustafic, Sandvej, Falloni, Sardu, Boquete.
Coach: Selena Mazzantini.

Venezia FC Women were defeated at home by Como at the end of a hard-fought match that the Leonesse interpreted well for the full 90 minutes.

The team coached by Luis Oliveira started with confidence, managing to keep up with the high tempo set by the visitors and controlling possession in an organized way. The first chance came in the 13th minute when, from a corner taken by Doneda, Willis was unable to find the decisive touch in the box. However, it was only a warning sign before the opener: in the 15th minute it was Willis herself who broke the deadlock, taking advantage of a ball recovery in the opposition half and putting Venezia ahead. The orange-black-green side continued to defend carefully, conceding very little space to Como. The visitors tried to threaten with long-range shots, but Pucova was alert and kept the lead intact until halftime. The first half ended 1–0, with Venezia well-organized and effective in managing the game.

In the second half, Como pushed even higher and found the equalizer in the 60th minute, when Picchi got a touch ahead of Pucova to restore parity. Venezia tried to react, but the visitors kept pressing and completed the comeback in the 71st minute with Moraca, who finished well after an attack developed down the right wing. The Leonesse never stopped fighting and also tried to threaten on the counterattack, while Pucova produced a great save on Giacinti to prevent the third goal. However, in the closing stages Como sealed the match: in the 90th minute Gelmetti caught the Venezia defense off guard with a long-range shot, making it 1–3. Despite the result, it was still a positive performance from Venezia, who managed to compete with the league leaders, showing organization, fighting spirit and good attacking play.

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