“Assane Diao is booked for arguing with the referee just before halftime, a flashpoint that set the tone for a feisty second period.”
“Manu Koné picks up a yellow card just minutes after Roma go down to ten men, as the visitors scramble to reorganize defensively.”
“Martin Baturina is booked in the dying seconds as Como push desperately for a late winner that never arrives.”
Como
Roma
Outstanding performance
Como•DefenderComo controlled every facet of this contest, racking up 66% possession, 19 shots and six corners against a Roma side that managed just nine attempts, yet the hosts could not find the finish their dominance deserved. The game turned decisively in the 53rd minute when Donyell Malen was sent off for a foul, forcing Roma into a defensive shape they maintained for the remainder of the match. Despite playing with ten men for over half the game, Roma's backline, led by Marten de Roon, stood firm, repelling four big chances created by Como and limiting the damage to a goalless scoreline. For Como, this result will sting given the statistical gulf, while Roma will take the point as a solid defensive effort that keeps them in touch in a congested table.
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Martin Baturina from Como has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
Jayden Addai from Como is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Wesley commits a foul for Roma.
Tasos Douvikas from Como misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it too high. The cross was assisted by Luis Milla.
Martin BaturinaYellow CardMartin Baturina from Como receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Deyvne Rensch from Roma is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Martin Baturina from Como commits a foul.
Substitution for Roma: Emanuele Lulli comes on for Paulo Dybala.
Substitution for Roma: Niccolò Pisilli comes on for Manu Koné.
Substitution for Como: Jayden Addai comes on for Assane Diao.
Substitution for Como: Luis Milla comes on for Máximo Perrone.
Attempt missed. Jacobo Ramón from Como heads the ball from the center of the box but it goes to the right. Máximo Perrone provided the assist.
Substitution for Como: Marc Oliver Kempf comes on for Yan Couto.
Trevoh Chalobah's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Jesús Rodríguez.
Manu Koné from Roma is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Assane Diao from Como commits a foul.
Substitution for Roma: Devyne Rensch comes on for Nahuel Molina.
Attempt missed by Jacobo Ramón from Como, who shoots with his right foot from outside the box but misses to the left. Nico Paz provided the assist.
Nahuel Molina from Roma commits a foul.
Trevoh Chalobah from Como wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Como: Martin Baturina comes on for Lucas da Cunha.
Nico Paz from Como has his left-footed shot from the center of the box saved in the top center of the goal by Pierluigi Gollini of Roma. The attempt was assisted by Jacobo Ramón with a through ball.
Como wins a corner after Paulo Dybala concedes.
Nico Paz from Como has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top left corner by Pierluigi Gollini from Roma. Assane Diao provided the assist.
Corner awarded to Como after Pierluigi Gollini concedes.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Delay in the match in Como.
Substitution for Como: Jesús Rodríguez comes on for Maxence Caqueret.
Como wins a corner after Wesley concedes.
Matías SouléYellow CardMatías Soulé from Roma receives a yellow card.
Foul committed by Paulo Dybala of Roma.
Trevoh Chalobah from Como wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Paulo Dybala from Roma has a left-footed shot from over 35 yards, but it's saved in the top left corner by Jean Butez from Como.
Substitution for Roma: Leonardo Balerdi comes on for Mario Hermoso.
Tasos Douvikas from Como misses a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, just to the right of the goal. He was assisted by Assane Diao.
Foul committed by Manu Koné of Roma.
Máximo Perrone from Como is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Manu KonéYellow CardManu Koné of Roma receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Paulo Dybala from Roma wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Kaiki from Como commits a foul.
Attempt missed. Máximo Perrone from Como has a right-footed shot from the center of the box that goes too high. He was assisted by Assane Diao.
Foul committed by Donyell Malen of Roma.
Donyell MalenRed CardDonyell Malen of Roma receives a red card.
Kaiki from Como wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Mario Hermoso from Roma wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Tasos Douvikas of Como.
Donyell Malen's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Paulo Dybala.
Kaiki's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Maxence Caqueret from Como has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
Attempt saved. Nico Paz from Como has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the center of the goal by Pierluigi Gollini from Roma.
Como wins a corner after Mario Hermoso concedes.
Foul committed by Marten de Roon of Roma.
Kaiki from Como wins a free kick on the left wing.
Marten de Roon Yellow CardMarten de Roon from Roma receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Substitution for Roma: Matías Soulé comes on for Lorenzo Pellegrini.
The second half begins with the score at Como 0, Roma 0.
Delay in the match in Como.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The first half ends with Como and Roma tied at 0-0.
Assane DiaoYellow CardAssane Diao from Como receives a yellow card.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Paulo Dybala from Roma.
Paulo Dybala from Roma wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Trevoh Chalobah (Como).
Wesley from Roma is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Assane Diao of Como.
Wesley from Roma wins a free kick on the left wing.
Nico Paz from Como commits a foul.
Attempt missed. Paulo Dybala from Roma takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes to the right. Nahuel Molina provided the assist.
Wesley from Roma is caught offside.
Kaiki from Como misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the right.
Donyell Malen from Roma wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Lucas da Cunha of Como.
Como wins a corner after Wesley concedes.
Marten de Roon is caught offside for Roma.
Donyell Malen from Roma has a right-footed shot from a tough angle on the right that goes close but misses to the right. Gianluca Mancini provided the assist.
Maxence Caqueret from Como has a right-footed shot from the center of the box that is close but misses to the left.
Evan Ndicka from Roma commits a foul.
Tasos Douvikas from Como wins a free kick on the left wing.
Manu Koné from Roma commits a foul.
Máximo Perrone from Como is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Manu Koné from Roma takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes too high.
Lorenzo Pellegrini from Roma hits the right post with a right-footed shot from outside the box, assisted by Manu Koné.
Attempt blocked. Lorenzo Pellegrini from Roma has his right-footed shot from outside the box blocked. Wesley provided the assist.
Roma win a corner after Jacobo Ramón concedes.
Attempt missed. Mario Hermoso (Roma) shoots from the center of the box but it goes high and wide to the left. He was assisted by Lorenzo Pellegrini, who provided a cross after a corner.
Attempt missed. Trevoh Chalobah from Como takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes too high. He was assisted by Lucas da Cunha.
Nico Paz from Como has his left-footed shot from a tough angle on the left saved in the bottom left corner by Pierluigi Gollini of Roma. The attempt was assisted by Kaiki with a through ball.
Attempt blocked. Lucas da Cunha from Como has a left-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked.
Paulo Dybala's left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Jean Butez in the center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Donyell Malen.
Roma wins a corner after Yan Couto concedes.
Foul committed by Marten de Roon of Roma.
Kaiki from Como wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Offside called against Roma. Donyell Malen is caught offside.
Manu Koné from Roma is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Yan Couto of Como.
First half begins.
Como look to bounce back from their first loss in 11 matches when unbeaten league leaders Roma roll into Sinigaglia. With Roma sitting second and Como eighth but just three points back, a home win would catapult Como into the thick of an unusually congested top of the table.
