AS Roma Women claimed a commanding 3-1 victory over Ternana W in their International Club Friendly on August 11, 2026, as the Serie A side showcased their attacking depth and sharpened their competitive edge ahead of the new season.

Played under warm summer conditions, the match gave Roma Women the perfect platform to test new combinations and build match fitness against an organised Ternana side. The final scoreline flattered the winners in some ways, but there was no denying the gulf in individual quality, especially in the final third, where Roma’s movement and finishing proved decisive.

Match overview: Roma’s quality shines through

Roma Women controlled the tempo from the opening whistle. Their midfield trio dictated play with quick, crisp passing, while the full-backs pushed high to create overloads on the wings. The first goal came inside twenty minutes, a well-worked team move finished from close range after a cutback from the right. Ternana W, to their credit, did not freeze. They grew into the match, working hard to press Roma’s defence and forcing a couple of early errors in possession.

Ternana’s equaliser came just before the half-hour mark, capitalising on a defensive mix-up in the Roma box. A loose header fell kindly for the visiting striker, who lashed the ball into the bottom corner. It was a moment of alertness that briefly silenced the stands, but Roma responded immediately. Within five minutes, they regained the lead with a powerful strike from the edge of the area after a half-cleared corner, and then added a third goal just before the break with a clinical counter-attack that carved the Ternana defence in half.

Tactical story: Roma’s positional play vs Ternana’s resilience

This friendly highlighted exactly why Roma Women are considered one of the most tactically flexible sides in the country. They switched seamlessly between a 4-3-3 formation in possession and a 4-4-2 out of it, with the wide forwards tucking in to create space for the overlapping full-backs. Ternana W, by contrast, stayed in a compact 4-5-1 block and looked to hit on the break. That approach worked for long stretches, but when Roma’s passing quickened, the visitors struggled to keep their shape.

Roma’s second goal came from a rehearsed set-piece routine, a sign of the detail their coaching staff are putting into every aspect of the game. The third goal, meanwhile, will be replayed in training as the perfect example of transition play: a quick throw, one-touch combinations, and a ruthless finish.

Standout performers

• Roma’s attacking midfielder: involved in all three goals with intelligent runs and precise final passes.
• Roma’s left winger: a constant menace in one-on-one situations, scoring once and winning the late penalty that could have made it four.
• Ternana’s goalkeeper: pulled off several fine saves to keep the score respectable against sustained second-half pressure.

Pre-season context and what comes next

For AS Roma Women, this friendly was about more than just winning. With the new Serie A Femminile season approaching, the match allowed the coaching staff to assess fitness levels, experiment with personnel, and give valuable minutes to new signings. The three goals scored and the quick response to Ternana’s equaliser were encouraging signs for a team with title aspirations.

Ternana W will also take positives from the display. They competed well in stretches, showed character to score on the road, and will have gained useful experience against a European-calibre opponent. The final score may be lopsided, but pre-season friendlies are ultimately about preparation—and both sides will feel they got what they needed from this entertaining clash.