ROSSONERE STILL GOALLESS

It was a heavy blow for the Rossonere as they lost at home to Fiorentina. It's a tough price to pay in their league campaign as the game ended 0-1 in Fiorenzuola d'Arda, determined by a goal in the 18th minute from Ria Öling Janogy. This now marks AC Milan Women's second consecutive defeat after last weekend's loss to Roma, and is the second game in a row where the Rossonere have come out goalless. The absence of Van Dooren, who is the team's top scorer and currently their strongest attacker, contributed heavily; it was clear their attack was struggling. However, it comes down to more than just the attack; it was a lacklustre performance, despite the team's determination and the quality of the opposition. It is also worth noting that the pitch conditions were far from ideal due to the rain.  

The Viola once again proved themselves to be a consistently troubling opponent for AC Milan after already winning the first leg and the recent Coppa Italia quarter-finals. Thanks to this result, they have overtaken AC Milan Women in the standings. Suzanne Bakker's side have now slipped into eighth place, on just 20 points since the start of the month, and level with Como Women. They are currently six points away from the Champions League qualification spots, but at risk of the gap increasing with every result that isn't positive. Today's result wasn't encouraging for them, and they certainly need to turn things around. It's a period where things can make or break, and the best way to achieve their goals is through hard work and togetherness. For the next Serie A Women matchday, the Rossonere will play Lazio Women on the road on Saturday, 21 February at 15:00 CET. 

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MATCH REPORT
After a risky back-pass from Keijzer caused an early scare, Fiorentina came close in the tenth minute, with Woldvik setting up Severini, whose shot drifted just wide. The goal came in the 18th minute as a vertical pass from Bredgaard sent Ria Öling Janogy through onside, and she beat the goalkeeper and slotted home. Two minutes later, Eiríksdóttir's shot was off target, with Fiorentina continuously pressing. Severini posed a threat again in the 23rd minute, followed by Woldvik ten minutes later. In between this, AC Milan almost found their equaliser through De Sanders' close-range volley in the 28th minute. Eiríksdóttir had another opportunity in the 44th minute, but failed to convert. There was another major chance in the 50th minute when Park shot inside the box, and Woldvik was forced into a sliding block to stop the shot. 

The second half got back underway with a free kick from Park in the 47th minute and a touch from Grimshaw that failed to go in. In the 52nd minute, Janogy's left-footed attempt was saved by the Rossonere's captain. The momentum shifted slightly as AC Milan began to put pressure on: Stokić sent in a shot in the 54th minute, and Renzotti forced a save from Cecilie Fiskerstrand in the 63rd. Fiskerstrand produced a crucial save with her foot in the 73rd minute to deny Færge, and just two minutes later, De Sanders stopped Janogy at the other end. It was a pivotal moment in the 76th minute as Bonfantini was sent off for her second yellow. AC Milan's late push lacked energy: Park, Appiah, and Mascarello all created chances but didn't score. Koivisto had the final opportunity, but Fiskerstrand tipped the ball away. 

MATCH DETAILS

AC MILAN 0-1 FIORENTINA

AC MILAN (4-3-3): Giuliani; Koivisto, De Sanders, Soffia, Keijzer (85' Mascarello); Arrigoni, Grimshaw, Park; Stokić (69' Sesay), Kamczyk (70' Appiah), Kyvåg (46' Renzotti). Subs: Estévez, Tornaghi; Cernoia. Coach: Bakker.

FIORENTINA (4-3-3): Fiskerstrand; Woldvik, Van der Zanden, Færge, Filangeri; Severini, Curmark (86' Orsi), Cherubini (72' Tryggvadóttir); Bredgaard (36' Bonfantini), Janogy, Eiríksdóttir (71' Omarsdottir). Subs: Bartalini, Bettineschi; Johansen, Lombardi, Toniolo; Tomassoni, Wijnants. Coach: Piñones-Arce.

Referee: Teghille di Collegno.
Goals: 18' Janogy (F).
Booked: 28' Cherubini (F), 37' Curmark (F), 58' Bonfantini (F), 91' Filangeri (F), 93'Fiskerstrand (F).
Red Card: 76' Bonfantini (F) for a second yellow card.

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