Historic victory for Italy: 4‑1 against France in women’s hockey

Historic victory for Italy in women’s hockeyOlympic Games. In the first match ofMilan Cortina 2026 Olympic tournamentthe blues deservedly defeated theFrance 4 to 1(partials: 1-1; 1-0; 2-0) at the end of a match dominated both in terms of play and shots (46, a third more than the opponents). Excellent performance for the girlscoach Eric Bouchardand in particular ofgoalkeeper Martina Fedel.

On the ice of the ‘Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena’ in front of a very large audience who accompanied the victory with the cry ‘Italia Italia’, the Italians, after taking advantage of Gabrielle De Serres’ French advantage, drew withKayla Tutino. At the end of the second half it was Italy who gave the leadRebecca Roccella. The start of the third straight line was lightning fastMatilde Fantinea star of Italian hockey in the squad, capable of bagging the third goal behind the transalpine goalie Alice Philbert. Less than five minutes later the fourth goal, scored byKatrin Della Roverea player who spent most of her career in the North American professional leagues.

Upcoming commitments and qualification objectives

The Italy ofcaptain Nadia Mattiviwill continue the Olympic adventure on Saturday againstSwedenthen Monday 9th againstJapanand Tuesday 10th against theGermaniaall stronger opponents than France. Italy’s objective is toqualify for the quarter-finalsbut it will be necessary to finish the group in the top three positions.

The historical precedents: from Turin 2006 to Milan Cortina

The Italy ofhockey femminilehe had only taken part in the Olympic GamesTorino 2006having been, as in Milano Cortina 2026, the host nation. On that occasion the Italians, out of five matches, all lost, had scored only three goals and conceded 48.first network everof an Italian in the Olympic tournament was that ofSabina Florianagainst Russia (14 February 2006).