Lazio W 1, Napoli W 0

CERCOLA, Italy (Interstat) — A late second-half goal from substitute Margherita Monnecchi lifted Lazio Women to a 1-0 victory over Napoli Women in a Serie A Women match on Saturday, defying pregame projections in a tightly contested season opener. The match, played before a crowd at Stadio Giuseppe Piccolo, was a defensive struggle for large stretches, with the lone breakthrough coming in the 68th minute. The decisive play was orchestrated by Lazio midfielder Melissa Bellucci, who provided the assist. Monnecchi, who had entered the game as a substitute, finished the chance to secure all three points for the visiting side.… Read more...