Fiorentina W vs AC Milan W Match Recap - Oct 18, 2025

Fiorentina’s Daring Comeback in Viola Park Stuns AC Milan in Seven-Goal Serie A Women’s Thriller

In a match that tested nerves, belief, and the strength of Curva Fiesole’s floodlights, Fiorentina Women delivered a comeback for the ages, overturning a late deficit with two goals in injury time to stun AC Milan 4-3 at Viola Park. The final whistle left the Milan players crestfallen, while the home crowd, barely daring to breathe through a chaotic second half, erupted with the full force of a team rescued from the abyss.

The plotlines running beneath this match were evident before kickoff. Fiorentina, mired at the lower end of the Serie A Women’s table with a solitary point from two games, had seen bright moments in their opener against Inter Milano but fell short against Napoli. Milan, meanwhile, arrived carrying the sting of a late defeat to Roma but still standing with three points and ambitions for an early surge. In recent head-to-head clashes, Milan had the edge, with Fiorentina unable to claim victory in their last few meetings—a pattern that threatened to repeat itself as the match unfolded.

The opening half was defined by its volatility. Fiorentina seized the first true advantage in the 26th minute, a nerveless penalty dispatching the hosts in front and igniting the stands. Yet the lead would prove fleeting. Milan’s response was methodical, and by the 32nd minute, a well-calculated move unlocked Fiorentina’s back line, and the score was suddenly level. Five minutes later, Milan struck again, exploiting a defensive lapse to make it 2-1—an advantage they carried with them, the visitors brimming with confidence and control.

Fiorentina, for all their recent frustrations, refused to fade. After the interval, the match’s rhythm pulsed with urgency. The home midfield, embattled for much of the first half, began linking passes with greater fluency. In the 58th minute, their persistence yielded reward—a sweep into the box, composure under pressure, and an equalizer to restore hope. The contest was wild, and neither side would retreat.

As the clock ticked toward its final quarter, Milan appeared to strike the decisive blow. In the 77th minute, a clinical finish punctuated a fast counter—Milan back in front, 3-2, with only thirteen minutes remaining. Fiorentina stood on the edge of a second straight defeat, their position in the league table set to remain perilous.

What happened next will linger in memory and echoes throughout Viola Park. The official signaled four added minutes; Fiorentina poured forward, urgency driving every movement. In the 90th minute, the equalizer arrived—a scramble in the area, Milan unable to clear, and Fiorentina pounced, sending their supporters into delirium. Yet, amid the celebrations, there remained a sense of unfinished business.

Less than sixty seconds later, with Milan disoriented and the hosts sensing an opportunity, Fiorentina struck again. The seventh goal of the day, decisive and emphatic, sent a shockwave across the Serie A landscape. The final whistle confirmed a 4-3 result—a match won not just on the scoreboard but in the hearts of a team refusing resignation.

Refereeing decisions were measured, cards kept in pocket; the quality of drama needed no embellishment. The penalty that opened the scoring stood upon clear deliberation, while the flow of the match remained largely uninterrupted—testament to both sides’ commitment to football's highest spectacle.

In terms of the table, the result reconfigures early narratives. Milan, now with one win and two defeats, slip from their fifth-place perch, the promise of their Genoa triumph colliding with the reality of defensive vulnerability. Fiorentina climb, their tally now four points—an early-season statement, but the road ahead remains arduous. With Inter and Napoli looming in their recent memory, Fiorentina must harness this momentum, sharpening a defense that has leaked five goals in two outings.

For Milan, questions arise. With seven goals conceded in their last three matches, recalibrating defensive discipline becomes paramount. The attacking flourish is unmistakable, yet points are slipping away in the waning moments—a pattern both familiar and troubling.

Looking ahead, Fiorentina’s resurrection tonight sets a template for resolve. Their supporters will demand continued improvement, not just in dramatics but in fortitude and control. Milan, having tasted both joy and heartbreak in October, must rebuild, lest their aspirations drift beneath the weight of late collapses.

The ledger after two rounds is clear: Fiorentina have found their voice, Milan their doubts. In a league where margins are slender and memory is short, tonight’s seven-goal epic, written in purple and red, will stand as both a warning and a promise that this season’s true narrative remains unwritten.