Roma 4-2 AC Milan Women: Grimshaw brace not enough in defeat to the champions

AC Milan Women competed for almost the entire game against champions Roma, but ultimately fell apart in the second half.

After losing 4-1 to Como in round one and following it up with a very impressive victory against Juventus before the recent break, the Rossonere were looking for another statement result in the capital on Sunday.

It ended up being thrilling contest at the Tre Fontane. Roma opened the scoring in the tenth minute when Pellegrino Cimò scored, but Suzanne Bakker’s side came roaring back against the current Scudetto holders.

A brace from Grimshaw saw Milan take the lead as the Scot converted penalty won by Stokić, then netted again after a brilliant solo run. It could have been 1-3 before half-time but Mascarello hit the post and Kyvig drew a save from the keeper.

Roma came out strong in the second half and immediately made it 2-2 through Cimò, while Giugliano then completed the Giallorosse’s comeback with a close-range header in the 66th minute. Roma finally sealed the 4-2 win through Greggi on the counter-attack in added time.

Next up is a home game against Ternana Women on Saturday at 12:30 PM CEST at the PUMA House of Football, as the team looks to build on this display and get back to winning ways.