“Jesús Rodríguez broke the deadlock for Como after sustained pressure, with Lucas Da Cunha having seen a left-footed effort blocked twice in the minute before the goal was finally scored.”
Pivotal“Anastasios Douvikas doubled Como's lead with a right-footed strike early in the second half, putting Como firmly in command and making Cremonese's task look increasingly difficult.”
Pivotal“With Cremonese reduced to eight men and the atmosphere already toxic, Lucas Da Cunha stepped up to convert the VAR-awarded penalty and restore Como's two-goal cushion, effectively ending the contest.”
Pivotal“Lucas Da Cunha put the finishing touches on a dominant Como display, scoring his second goal of the evening to complete the 4-1 scoreline against a Cremonese side reduced to eight men.”
Cremonese
Como
Outstanding performance
Como•MidfielderComo were dominant from the first whistle, controlling 70% of possession and generating 40 dangerous attacks to Cremonese's 18, and the statistics painted a picture of a side entirely in control of proceedings. Jesús Rodríguez broke the deadlock on 36 minutes after sustained Como pressure, and Anastasios Douvikas doubled the advantage just six minutes into the second half. Cremonese briefly threatened a comeback through Federico Bonazzoli's penalty, but the match was turned on its head in the 71st and 72nd minutes when Milan Djuric, Alberto Grassi, and David Okereke were all sent off for Cremonese following an ugly flare-up of arguments, leaving the hosts with eight men. Lucas Da Cunha capitalised ruthlessly, converting a penalty and then adding a fourth goal in the 81st minute to put the seal on a comprehensive Como victory that will do serious damage to Cremonese's Serie A standing.
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Simone Lottici Tessadri takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Sebastiano Luperto takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Tommaso Barbieri takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Simone Lottici Tessadri comes on for Federico Bonazzoli.
Tommaso Barbieri takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Tommaso Barbieri comes on for Filippo Terracciano.
Sergi Roberto Carnicer comes on for Martin Baturina.
Alvaro Morata is on, and Anastasios Douvikas is off.
Mergim Vojvoda comes on for Assane Diao.
Lucas Da Cunha takes a shot with his left foot and scores.
Ignace Van Der Brempt comes on for Alberto Moreno.
Assane Diao takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Jari Vandeputte receives a yellow card.
Assane Diao's left-footed shot is saved.
Goal in the penalty shootout! Lucas Da Cunha scores, making it 3 penalties for the opposing team.
VAR decision confirms a penalty awarded to Anastasios Douvikas.
Matteo BianchettiYellow CardMatteo Bianchetti receives a yellow card.
Alberto GrassiRed CardAlberto Grassi receives a red card.
Maximo Perrone's right-footed shot is blocked.
Anastasios Douvikas takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Maxence Caqueret is on, and Jesus Rodriguez is off.
Jamie VardyYellow CardJamie Vardy receives a yellow card.
Federico Bonazzoli takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Federico BonazzoliShot from Federico Bonazzoli with his left foot results in a goal.
Goal in the penalty shootout! Federico Bonazzoli scores, making it 1-2.
Anastasios Douvikas takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
Alberto MorenoYellow CardAlberto Moreno receives a yellow card.
Morten Thorsby is substituted off for Michele Collocolo.
Romano Floriani replaces Alessio Zerbin.
The first half ends with a score of 0-1.
Anastasios Douvikas takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Jesus Rodriguez scores with a right-footed shot.
Anastasios Douvikas takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Goal! Jesus Rodriguez scores, making it 0-1.
Lucas Da Cunha takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Lucas Da Cunha's left-footed shot is blocked.
Jacobo Ramon Naveros attempts a header but misses the shot.
Lucas Da Cunha's left-footed shot is blocked.
Assane Diao takes a shot with his head but misses.
Morten ThorsbyYellow CardMorten Thorsby receives a yellow card.
Jesus Rodriguez receives a yellow card.
Jari Vandeputte replaces Youssef Maleh.
Assane Diao's right-footed shot is blocked.
Cremonese desperately need points to avoid relegation as they host a Como side chasing Champions League qualification in a season-defining Sunday clash. With both clubs battling at opposite ends of the table, Stadio Giovanni Zini promises high drama and goals in what could be a career-defining 90 minutes for several players.
