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Rinsola Babajide’s Last-Gasp Header Rescues Roma in Serie A Femminile Thriller
Nigeria winger Rinsola Babajide struck deep into stoppage time to rescue a dramatic 3–3 draw for AS Roma Women against Parma Women in Sunday’s Serie A Femminile clash.
Babajide, introduced from the bench, rose highest to power home a header in the ninth minute of added time, extending Roma’s unbeaten league run to seven matches. It was the 27-year-old’s third goal in Roma colours and her first league strike since her Serie A debut, when she also scored in a 4–0 win over Parma in October 2025.
Parma started brightly and took the lead through Kerlly Real, but Roma responded as Manuela Giugliano calmly converted from the penalty spot. The hosts regained the advantage before the break, with Danielle Cox making it 2–1, and Veronica Benedetti stretched Parma’s lead early in the second half, scoring in the 54th minute.
Parma’s task grew more difficult when Hawa Cissoko was sent off after receiving two quick yellow cards, leaving the hosts to defend with ten players for the closing stages.
Roma made their numerical advantage count late on. Giugliano converted her second penalty of the afternoon to reduce the deficit and set up a tense finale. With time almost up, Babajide delivered the decisive moment, heading past the goalkeeper to complete the comeback and secure a crucial point.
Babajide’s compatriot Shukurat Oladipo also featured for Roma, starting in defence and playing her part in a hard-fought contest.
The draw keeps AS Roma top of the Serie A Women standings with 29 points, five clear of second-placed Inter, as they now turn their attention to a crucial fixture against AC Milan.
