AC Milan Women 4-2 Lazio: Van Dooren shines for Rossonere in much-needed win

AC Milan Women bounced back with a very important win against Lazio on Saturday, following two turnaround defeats against Roma and Fiorentina. 

Suzanne Bakker’s side headed into today’s clash with a desperate need for three points. Despite two very good performances against Roma and Fiorentina, they came away with zero points after conceding late goals, letting their opponents back into the games too easily.

Thankfully, the Rossonere managed to get the much-needed rebound win today. In fact, it didn’t take them long to get started as they took the lead after just one minute and 30 seconds, with Kayleigh van Dooren slotting it home from close range.

In the 18th minute, van Dooren bagged her second goal of the game and it was very similar to the first one, with Monica Renzotti providing the assist for this one too. Ten minutes later, things got slightly nervy as the former Milan striker Martina Piemonte found the back of the net for Lazio.

As said, however, Bakker and her players had a pretty good control of the game and made it 3-1 through Monica Renzotti in the 41st minute. The lead was rather comfortable as they headed into the half-time break, as such.

In the second half, things got a bit more dramatic if you will. Martina Piemonte first found the back of the net for the away side in the 54th minute. Then, in the 68th minute, Lazio were awarded a penalty and had the chance to equalise. However, Clarisse Le Bihan missed after hitting the post.

Fast forward another ten minutes and Milan made it 4-2 through Evelyn Ijeh. Van Dooren got the assist for that one, putting the icing on the cake of a very good performance. It was also the last goal of the game as the Rossonere, for once, saw out the lead.