Inter Milan, Napoli Women Draw 2‑2 in Serie A Opener After Late Equalizer
MILAN (Interstat) — FC Internazionale Milano and Napoli W opened their Serie A Women campaigns with a 2-2 draw Saturday at Arena Civica Gianni Brera.
The match defied a pregame projection that heavily favored the hosts. Inter’s Haley Bugeja opened the scoring in the 54th minute, but Napoli’s Tessa Wullaert equalized 11 minutes later. Substitute Cecilie Fløe Nielsen then put Napoli ahead in the 78th, appearing to secure an upset.
Inter substitute Hanna Marie Barker rescued a point for the hosts with an 86th-minute goal. Napoli substitute Tecla Pettenuzzo, who assisted on Barker’s goal, received a yellow card in stoppage time.
The result leaves both teams with identical records in all competitions: zero wins, zero losses and one draw.