Juventus Women's First Trophy: Serturini Reflects on Comeback Win

Juventus Women secured their first trophy in the Serie A Women's Cup, defeating Roma in a penalty shootout after a two-goal deficit. Midfielder Annamaria Serturini expressed her joy at winning her debut trophy with the club.

The victory held special significance for Annamaria Serturini. She celebrated her first trophy with Juventus Women following an extraordinary final match. Isaac Guerrero's squad erased a two-goal deficit against Roma, ultimately winning the Serie A Women's Cup via penalties after extra time.

Serturini: 'Thrilled to win my first trophy with Juve'

Speaking to Juventus.com, Serturini shared her emotions about a triumph that felt even more meaningful after her extended absence from the field. "I'm very happy to have won my first trophy with Juve, especially after the year I spent sidelined," she stated. "Tuscany seems to bring me luck; many years ago, I won the Primavera Scudetto here against Juventus. Today, I'm glad I contributed to Juve's first trophy of the season, and I hope there will be many more. They welcomed me immediately, and I try to give my best every day, both in training and in matches."

Serturini also touched upon the challenging road back to availability, emphasizing the support she received. "What I went through wasn't a simple journey; it changes you significantly, both mentally and physically," she explained. "Fortunately, I had my family, my wife, and all the people who supported me, along with my own determination, working every day to return at my best."

'When Rusek saved, I thought: we've got this'

The decisive moment of the final arrived with Rusek's penalty save, securing the trophy for Juventus. "When I saw Rusek save the last penalty, I thought, 'We've got this'," Serturini recalled. "Roma means a lot to me; it was my first team, and I spent six years there. It will always be an important part of my life. I've never denied it, but everything has a beginning and an end. Now I wear a different jersey, and I want to give my maximum because we have many team goals, and I want to achieve them all."

Serturini: 'Anything is possible'

Looking ahead, the Juventus midfielder commented on the growth of women's football in Italy and the progress of the Under-20 national team. "The Italy Under-20 team is having a magnificent run. Italian women's football is growing, and we strive to give our best and set an example," she said. "Anything is possible; it requires focus and a lot of heart."