Como continue their remarkable rise under Cesc Fàbregas with a brave, disciplined display that earns a draw in Naples. Morata misses from the spot, Milinkovic-Savic redeems himself, and the champions fail to find a breakthrough.
Como’s impressive Serie A campaign rolled on with a hard-earned 0-0 draw against Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. The visitors, once again fearless and organized, held the reigning champions and even had a golden chance to win it when Álvaro Morata saw his first-half penalty saved by Vanja Milinkovic-Savic.
The decisive moment came in the 26th minute: Morata was brought down by Milinkovic-Savic after a mistimed rush off his line. The Spanish striker stepped up himself but was denied by the same goalkeeper, who guessed right and pushed the ball away to keep Napoli level.
From there, it was Como’s maturity that stood out. Fàbregas’ men pressed high, restricted Napoli’s rhythm, and dictated long stretches of play through the composure of Caqueret and Da Cunha in midfield. Diao caused problems down the flank with his pace and movement, while Nico Paz showed glimpses of class between the lines, even if without decisive impact.
For Napoli, it was a frustrating evening. Antonio Conte’s team lacked sharpness, with Anguissa and Hojlund both off their game and Politano ineffective on the right. Injuries to Gilmour and Spinazzola further complicated matters, forcing tactical reshuffles that failed to ignite the attack.
The result ends Napoli’s two-match winning streak and leaves them sharing the top spot with Roma, while Como — unbeaten in four — continue to prove they belong in the European conversation.
Match Report
Scorers:
None
Missed penalty: Morata (Como), 26’
Napoli (4-3-3):
Milinkovic-Savic; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Buongiorno, Spinazzola (46′ Gutierrez); Anguissa, Gilmour (37′ Elmas), McTominay; Politano (87′ Lobotka), Hojlund (87′ Lucca), Neres (73′ Lang).
Coach: Conte.
Como (4-2-3-1):
Butez; Smolcic (71′ Posch), Ramon, Kempf (8′ Diego Carlos), Valle; Perrone, Caqueret (71′ Da Cunha); Addai (82′ Rodriguez), Nico Paz, Diao; Morata (82′ Douvikas).
Coach: Fàbregas.
Referee: Zufferli
Yellow cards: Perrone, Smolcic (Como); Anguissa, Politano, Elmas (Napoli); Fàbregas (coach, Como)
Red cards: None
