Kolo Muani Shines As Juventus Edges Como

Juventus secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Como 1907 at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, thanks to a late penalty that propelled the Bianconeri to fourth place in the Serie A standings.

This result marked a disappointing third consecutive defeat for Como, who struggled to convert their chances into goals.

Como’s Promising Start

Como began the match with high hopes, looking to bounce back from their recent defeat to Bologna. The home side showed early promise, with Nico Paz attempting to find the back of the net in the 11th minute.

His low strike seemed destined for the bottom corner, but Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio made a remarkable save, denying Como an early lead.

As the first half progressed, Como maintained their dominance, with Lucas da Cunha testing Di Gregorio again with a powerful drive that was expertly tipped over the bar. Despite their control of possession and creating several chances, Como’s inability to convert opportunities would prove costly.

In the 34th minute, Juventus struck first. Randal Kolo Muani picked up the ball on the right flank, skillfully maneuvered past Alberto Dossena, and fired a powerful shot into the roof of the net from a tight angle. This goal marked Kolo Muani’s fourth since joining Juventus, highlighting his impact since arriving in Italy.

The Bianconeri’s ability to capitalize on their limited chances contrasted sharply with Como’s struggles.

Como, however, refused to be discouraged. Just before halftime, they equalized through Assane Diao, who found himself unmarked in the box. Diao expertly headed in a cross from Patrick Cutrone, sending the teams into the break level at 1-1.

Como’s Missed Opportunities

The second half began with Como looking to build on their momentum. Just a minute in, Paz had another opportunity, set up by Diao, but Di Gregorio was once again up to the task, getting a foot to the shot.

Como continued to press, with Cutrone, da Cunha, and Gabriel Strefezza all having attempts but failing to find the back of the net.

Despite Como’s offensive efforts, Juventus managed to keep the score level, with Nicolás González’s off-target efforts being the only notable attempts for the visitors in the second half. The match seemed destined for a draw, with both teams battling for control.

Penalty Secures Victory for Juventus

As the match approached its final minutes, the tension heightened. Federico Gatti was fouled in the box after a free-kick was curled into the area, with Jean Butez’s outstretched arm making contact.

After a VAR consultation, the referee pointed to the penalty spot, awarding Juventus a crucial opportunity to reclaim the lead.

Randal Kolo Muani stepped up to take the penalty and confidently sent Butez the wrong way, scoring his second goal of the match and securing the victory for Juventus. This late winner not only solidified the three points for the Bianconeri but also marked their second away win in ten fixtures.

Como, on the other hand, faced the harsh reality of their continued struggles against Juventus, having not secured a victory over the Vecchia Signora since 1952. The defeat leaves Como searching for answers as they look to turn their fortunes around in the coming matches.