The second matchday of the return leg concluded with a narrow loss for the AC Milan Women, who were edged out by the Giallorosse at the Tre Fontane stadium in Rome. Echoing their prior encounter in September during the Women’s Cup, the match ended in a 1-0 scoreline, with the decisive goal scored midway through the second half by former Rossonera Valentina Bergamaschi. Despite the result, the match showcased a balanced and spirited performance from Bakker’s squad, with both teams creating scoring opportunities, including each striking the crossbar once.
A key turning point occurred just before the hour mark when Kayleigh van Dooren received a red card following an FVS review. Even while playing a player down, the Rossonere continued to seek opportunities, yet the challenge proved formidable for Grimshaw and her teammates. This defeat leaves AC Milan with 20 points, temporarily dropping them to fifth place and out of the European qualification spots. However, the team is looking to bounce back, beginning with their next home fixture against Fiorentina. Let’s go, girls!
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MATCH REPORT The match started with high energy as the Rossonere looked dangerous within the first six minutes when Baldi was forced to rush out and block an effort from Koivisto. The hosts nearly took the lead when Viens hit the crossbar in the 15th minute, followed by AC Milan responding with Soffia’s long-range effort, which also rattled the crossbar in the 21st minute. As the match unfolded, the intensity waned somewhat, with the Giallorosse finding the net through Viens, only to have it disallowed for offside. Van Dooren then missed a great opportunity just before halftime, failing to get enough power behind her shot from inside the six-yard box.
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The second half commenced without any substitutions, but it soon saw another offside goal by Viens. Dragoni and Van Dooren squandered two promising chances in the 49th and 53rd minutes respectively. A pivotal moment came shortly after the hour mark when AC Milan was reduced to ten players due to a red card shown to Van Dooren following an FVS review, leading to the opening goal from Bergamaschi minutes later. The Rossonere continued to battle and brought on substitute Kyvåg, while Giuliani made a fantastic reflex save in the 77th minute to deny Viens. In the closing stages, including a lengthy stoppage time, AC Milan pressed forward, yet were unable to equalize as Roma secured the victory.
MATCH DETAILS
ROMA 1-0 AC MILAN
ROMA (4-3-3): Baldi; Thøgersen, Oladipo, Heatley, Bergamaschi; Giugliano (90’+2 Pandini), Csiki, Greggi; Babajide (70′ Corelli), Viens, Dragoni (90’+2 Galli). Subs: Lukášová, Soggiu; Antoine, Piekarska, Valdezate; Dorsin. Coach: Rossettini.
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AC MILAN (4-3-3): Giuliani; Koivisto, De Sanders (84′ Appiah), Soffia, Keijzer; Arrigoni, Grimshaw (84′ Mascarello), Park (79′ Sesay); Stokić (79′ Dompig), Van Dooren, Renzotti (65′ Kyvåg). Subs: Estévez, Tornaghi; Kamczyk. Coach: Bakker.
Referee: Gavini from Aprilia.
Goal: 66′ Bergamaschi (R).
Booked: 58′ Bergamaschi (R).
Sent-off: 63′ Van Dooren (M).
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