Como
Como clinched a tense 2-1 victory over Parma in Serie A’s fourth round, a match that simmered with intensity before boiling over in a frantic finale. Jacobo Ramon’s first-half strike and Kaiki’s late goal sealed the three points, despite David Romero’s injury-time consolation for Parma that came too late to change the outcome.
Como’s Early Dominance Pays Off
The home side, orchestrated by Cesc Fabregas from the touchline, stamped their authority early. With 64% possession and 28 total shots, Como turned the screw relentlessly. The breakthrough came in the 23rd minute when Nico Paz threaded a perfect pass to Jacobo Ramon, who lashed it home to send the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia into raptures. Parma, organised but outgunned, clung on as Como’s waves of attack crashed against their backline.
Parma’s Flicker of Hope
Carlos Cuesta’s halftime adjustments gave Parma brief hope. Substitutions injected pace, with El Bilal Toure and Mandela Keita probing Como’s flanks. But just as the visitors grew into the game, Kaiki struck the killer blow in the 83rd minute. Maximo Perrone’s incisive pass found the full-back, who smashed past Edoardo Corvi to seemingly seal the win. Parma’s resistance flickered again in stoppage time when David Romero tapped in Patrik Almqvist’s cross, but the clock was their fiercest opponent.
What This Means for Both Sides
For Como, this was a statement win—a proof of concept under Fabregas’ burgeoning managerial career. Their xG of 3.24 reflected the siege they laid on Parma’s goal. For the visitors, defensive resilience (12 blocked shots) couldn’t mask their creative struggles. The result leaves Parma searching for answers, while Como can dare to dream of a season beyond mere survival.
Key Moments
23′ ⚽ Como — J. Ramon (assist: N. Paz)
83′ ⚽ Como — Kaiki (assist: M. Perrone)
90+2′ ⚽ Parma — D. Romero (assist: P. Almqvist)
