Como’s 20 shots carry them to a 4-1 win over Genoa

Como defeated Genoa 4-1 at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on Friday, completing a convincing Serie A victory after leading 3-1 at half-time. Genoa briefly took the lead through Milutin Osmajić, but Como responded with four unanswered goals to secure the points.

Como turn the match around

Genoa moved ahead in the 19th minute when Osmajić finished from Lorenzo Colombo’s assist. The advantage lasted only six minutes. Martin Baturina equalised for Como in the 25th minute after being set up by Álex Valle, before Assane Diao Diaoune put the visitors in front five minutes later. Nico Paz then added Como’s third in the 40th minute, with Yan Couto providing the assist.

The second half brought further control from Como rather than a Genoa recovery. Diao Diaoune completed his double in the 78th minute, converting Moise Kean’s assist to establish the final margin. Como made changes in the 66th minute, including Kean for Anastasios Douvikas and Maxence Caqueret for Baturina, while Genoa also used its bench as Stefano Sabelli, Tommaso Baldanzi, Lorenzo Colombo and Djibril Sow were replaced at different stages.

Statistics underline Como’s control

The scoreline reflected Como’s superiority in possession and attacking volume. Cesc Fàbregas’ side held 62% of the ball, completed 568 accurate passes from 618 attempts and produced 20 shots, including nine on target. Genoa had 38% possession, 307 accurate passes from 360 and 11 shots, with only two on target. Como also registered nine saves forced from the Genoa goalkeeper, compared with one for Genoa’s goalkeeper.

The numbers did not suggest an even contest despite Genoa’s early lead. Como created the clearer opportunities and maintained pressure across both halves, while Genoa’s eight shots inside the box were not enough to match the visitors’ finishing. Como were also disciplined overall, with one yellow card to Genoa’s two. Djibril Sow was booked in the 36th minute, Baturina in the 60th and Leo Østigård two minutes later; neither team received a red card.

Standout performer and league context

Diao Diaoune was the outstanding performer, earning a 9.5 rating after scoring twice in 84 minutes. He also recorded two shots on target, two key passes and three tackles. Paz, who scored Como’s third, was another major contributor with an 8.2 rating.

The result strengthens Como’s unbeaten start after a draw and a win in their previous two matches. Genoa, who had lost their two most recent games before this fixture, now have another defeat. In the supplied Serie A standings, Como were listed eighth with four points from two games, while Genoa were 16th with no points from two, and this result further underlined the contrasting form of the two teams.