Como has significantly boosted its aspirations for a top-four finish in Serie A and a spot in the Champions League, achieving a resounding 5-0 victory over Pisa. This crucial match saw Como extend its lead over rivals Roma and Juventus.
Match Overview
Entering the game, Como was in formidable shape, boasting a four-game winning streak in Serie A and an impressive six-game unbeaten run across all competitions. This period included demanding fixtures against Italian giants like Milan, Juventus, and Inter. Their momentum was further highlighted by a tense 2-1 triumph over top-four contender Roma in their previous outing at the Sinigaglia stadium.
This win against Roma, combined with Juventus’s 1-1 draw against Sassuolo on Saturday, presented Cesc Fabregas’s side with a golden opportunity to create a three-point gap in fourth place heading into the international break, an opportunity they seized emphatically.
Pisa, on the other hand, has endured a challenging season, securing only two league victories thus far. Although they managed a 3-1 win against Cagliari last weekend, they remain deep in relegation trouble, occupying 19th place with just 18 points. With only nine games left, they are nine points adrift of safety.
Team News & Tactics
For this pivotal encounter, Como coach Fabregas opted for an offensive approach, deploying a strong attacking quartet of Nico Paz, Assane Diao, Jesus Rodriguez, and Anastasios Douvikas. Interestingly, Paz was the sole starter among these four in the previous win against Roma. Maxi Perrone also returned to bolster the midfield alongside Lucas Da Cunha.
Despite securing his first Serie A victory in charge of Pisa last weekend, Oscar Hiljemark made several changes to his starting eleven. Rafiu Durosinmi and Michel Aebischer were unavailable due to suspension, while Marius Marin and Arturo Calabresi were left out of the side.
The match kicked off at 11:30 GMT at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.
Match Result
Como 5 – 0 Pisa
Confirmed Line-ups
Como (4-2-3-1):
- Butez;
- Van der Brempt, Kempf, D. Carlos, Moreno;
- Da Cunha, Perrone;
- Diao, Paz, Rodriguez;
- Douvikas.
Pisa (3-5-2):
- Nicola;
- Caracciolo, Albiol, Canestrelli;
- Leris, Akinsanmiro, Hojholt, Loyola, Angori;
- Tramoni, Moreo.
Key Match Events & Player Statistics
Goals and Assists:
- 7′ Assane Diao (Como)
- 29′ Anastasios Douvikas (Como) (Assist: Assane Diao)
- 48′ Martin Baturina (Como)
- 75′ Nico Paz (Como) (Assist: Alberto Moreno)
- 81′ Máximo Perrone (Como) (Assist: Nicolas Kühn)
Cards:
- 35′ Yellow Card: Simone Canestrelli (Pisa)
- 51′ Yellow Card: Samuele Angori (Pisa)
Match Statistics Summary
Possession: Como 73% – 27% Pisa
Total Shots: Como 14 – 7 Pisa
Shots on Target: Como 7 – 0 Pisa
Corners: Como 7 – 1 Pisa
Fouls: Como 5 – 6 Pisa
