Como continue impressive run on Matchday 34, climbing level with Roma and closing in on Juventus
Como’s remarkable push toward European qualification gathered more momentum with a convincing 2-0 win over Genoa at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris. On Matchday 34 of Serie A, Cesc Fàbregas’ side delivered another mature performance, moving level on points with Roma and just two behind Juventus, pending the Bianconeri’s clash with Milan.
The visitors made an immediate impact, taking the lead in the 10th minute. Gabriel Strefezza’s replacement, Maxence Caqueret—not present here correction? Wait no—Da Cunha delivered a perfectly weighted cross into the box, where Tasos Douvikas rose highest to head home and give Como an early advantage.
From that moment on, Como controlled the rhythm of the first half, dictating play and limiting Genoa’s attacking threat. They came close to doubling their lead through Nico Paz, but the Argentine talent saw his header bounce off the post.
Despite being forced into an early second-half change with Paz going off, Como maintained their composure and grip on the match. Genoa, under Daniele De Rossi, struggled to create meaningful chances and lacked sharpness in the final third.
The decisive second goal arrived in the 68th minute. Assane Diao finished off a well-worked move to put the result beyond doubt, capping off another efficient display from the visitors.
Genoa offered little resistance throughout, with only sporadic attempts failing to trouble Como’s defense. The away side comfortably managed the final stages, securing three crucial points that keep their European ambitions very much alive.
For Como, this victory represents another step in what has become one of the most exciting stories of the Serie A season. For Genoa, it was a disappointing outing that highlighted ongoing struggles in consistency and attacking production.
Match Report
Genoa 0-2 Como
Scorers: 10’ Douvikas, 69’ Diao
Genoa (3-5-2): Bijlow (46’ Leali); Marcandalli, Østigård, Otoa (57’ Messias), Vásquez; Sabelli (81’ Cornet), Amorim (70’ Malinovskyi), Frendrup, Ellertsson; Vitinha, Ekhator (70’ Colombo).
Head Coach: De Rossi
Como (4-2-3-1): Butez; Smolčić, Ramón, Diego Carlos (57’ Kempf), Valle; Perrone, Da Cunha; Diao (81’ Van der Brempt), Paz, Baturina (90+4’ Kühn); Douvikas (81’ Morata).
Head Coach: Fàbregas
Referee: La Penna
Bookings: Diego Carlos, Diao, Messias, Kempf
Red Cards: None
