Kyiv's AC Milan Secures Win Over Juventus In Keeper Duel!
KYVÅG SENDS AC MILAN INTO THE LEAD, BEATING JUVENTUS 1-0 AC Milan secured a 1-0 win on the road at the Pozzo-La Marmora in Biella, beating Juventus on matchday 16 of Serie A Women Athora. After only earning one point from their last three games, including defeats to Roma and Fiorentina and a 2-2 draw with Lazio before the international break, the Rossonere were back to winning ways today thanks to Kyvåg's goal in the second half. In the first half, Bakker's side played with a high defensive line and were unable to convert a chance through Van Dooren.
Then Estévez Ogalla, who was called up at the last minute to replace Giuliani, made her first appearance of the season and made a penalty save. Thea Kyvåg fired AC Milan into the lead early in the second half, and the Rossonere dominated the match until the very end. It was an impressive performance from Bakker's girls, who make it two wins from two against Juventus this season after their victory in the reverse fixture .
Estevez Ogalla made a real impact on her Rossonere debut, making a vital save to deny Stølen Godø's penalty. She carried herself with confidence throughout the few shots she faced and with the ball at her feet. Stokić remained a constant threat down the right flank, Soffia dominated defensively by shutting down the Bianconere attack, and the trio in midfield of Arrigoni, Mascarello, and Grimshaw dictated the tempo and managed transitions flawlessly.
AC Milan move up to 24 points in the standings , on par with Fiorentina, who have a game in hand, and Como Women. The Rossonere are set to face the Lariane at home for their next fixture . CHECK OUT THE GALLERY FROM JUVENTUS v AC MILAN MATCH REPORT A physical first half in Biella that took time to come to life.
There were very few clear chances in either box during the first 30 minutes, with the first real threat coming in the 31st minute as Carbonell broke through on the left and crossed to the far post for Krumbiegel, whose header went wide. Although the referee had already blown the whistle for offside against the Spanish winger. Soon after, Juventus scored through Capeta, who Krumbiegel set up, but the move was once again offside.