Milan Women claimed a 2-1 victory over Como Women in their Group Stage-2 clash in the Italian Cup, the domestic knockout competition for Serie A's top-flight clubs. The result, decided by late goals, leaves the hosts with momentum heading into their next fixture. Two sides that drew 1-1 just one week ago met again, and this time the margin was narrower.
Kyvag opened the scoring in the twenty-first minute, a moment that shifted the tempo. Como responded with a penalty conversion in the fifty-sixth, Wullaert stepping up to level the contest. To be fair, the visitors had created enough to earn a spot-kick, and she took it well. Then Kamczyk struck in the seventieth, and here's the thing — the game effectively ended there, though neither side surrendered.
Coaching adjustments came thick and fast after the interval. Milan brought on Giacinti and Park Soo-Jeong within the opening ten minutes of the second half, while Como introduced Bonfantini, Arrigoni and Fornes in quick succession. By then the tension had built, and both managers turned to their benches seeking a decisive edge.
Milan's recent form suggests they've been grinding out results rather than dominating. A 1-1 draw with Como last week, losses to Ternana and Inter Milan, but also a convincing 3-1 win over Parma. Como, by contrast, have struggled — two defeats to Juventus in as many days, though they did secure a 3-0 victory against Inter Milan's women's side back in May.
The victory means Milan Women move into a stronger position in the group standings. One point separates them from their rivals at this stage, and the goal difference could prove decisive if the group tightens further. A hard-fought result, decided by moments rather than possession.