AS Roma Women defeated AC Milan Women 4-2 in a thrilling Serie A Women encounter, powered by a brace from Giada Cimò alongside goals from Manuela Giugliano and Giada Greggi.
AS Roma Women secure thrilling comeback victory against Milan Women in Serie A
AS Roma Women delivered a sensational and resilient performance on Matchday 3 of the Serie A Women season, securing an exciting 4-2 victory against AC Milan Women.
Playing in front of an enthusiastic home crowd, the Giallorossi showed incredible character, coming from behind in the first half to dominate the second period and claim all three points in a high-scoring thriller.
Milan take control before Cimò strikes back
The match began at a breathtaking pace, with both teams eager to establish early dominance in midfield. Roma drew first blood in the 10th minute when Giada Cimò found space inside the penalty area and fired a brilliant, clinical shot past the goalkeeper to make it 1-0.
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However, Milan responded with great determination. Christy Grimshaw rose to the occasion for the visitors, scoring a fantastic equalizer in the 24th minute before adding her second goal just five minutes later in the 29th minute. Milan’s quick turnaround stunned the home supporters, giving the Rossoneri a 2-1 lead heading into the halftime break.
Roma roar back to seal stunning win
The second half turned the game completely on its head as Roma came out with unmatched attacking energy. Just two minutes after the restart, in the 47th minute, Cimò scored her second of the match to level the score at 2-2.
Roma continued to apply relentless pressure. In the 66th minute, Manuela Giugliano scored a sensational goal to put the hosts back in front at 3-2. Milan fought bravely to find an equalizer, but Roma’s defense held firm.
Deep into stoppage time, in the fifth minute added on (90’+5′), Giada Greggi sealed the memorable victory by scoring a brilliant fourth goal, securing the 4-2 win.