Como’s 28 Shots Carry Them Past Parma 2-1

Como hold off Parma after 28-shot performance

Como defeated Parma 2-1 at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Monday, securing the three points after leading 1-0 at half-time. The result extends Como’s unbeaten start and leaves Parma still searching for a first win after four league matches.

Ramón gives Como the lead

Como controlled the opening half and broke through in the 23rd minute. Nico Paz supplied the assist for Jacobo Ramón, who scored Como’s first goal of the evening. Parma did not find an answer before the interval, and Como carried a deserved one-goal advantage into half-time.

The home side continued to create more after the restart. Cesc Fabregas made two changes in the 55th minute, sending on Máximo Caqueret for M. Baturina and J. Rodriguez for A. Diao. Parma also changed its attack at that point, with M. Frigan replacing E. B. Toure. A. Douvikas later replaced M. Kean for Como, while Parma introduced D. Romero and A. Bernabe for N. Elphege and V. Sierro.

Kaiki restores the two-goal cushion

Como’s pressure produced a second goal in the 83rd minute. Máximo Perrone assisted Kaiki, who finished to make it 2-0. The goal reflected the home team’s sustained attacking output, though Parma responded quickly enough to create a tense finish without overturning the result.

D. Romero pulled one back in the 90th minute, with P. Almqvist providing the assist. It was Parma’s only goal and came too late to force an equaliser. Como’s only booking went to M. Caqueret in the 76th minute; Parma did not receive a yellow card.

Statistics underline Como’s control

Como had 65% possession and completed 649 passes at a 90% accuracy rate, compared with Parma’s 358 passes and 81% accuracy. The hosts also led 28-12 in total shots, 7-4 in shots on target and 11-4 in corners. Their expected-goals figure of 3.24 was well above Parma’s 0.97, showing that the narrow scoreline did not fully reflect the balance of chances. Parma’s goalkeeper Edoardo Corvi helped keep the margin down with five saves.

Como strengthen position as Parma remain 17th

The supplied Serie A standings list Como sixth on seven points from three matches and Parma 17th on one point. This win gives Como a fourth successive unbeaten result, following a draw and two wins in their previous three matches. Parma’s earlier sequence of a draw followed by two losses is now followed by another defeat. Kaiki was the standout outfield performer with an 8.2 rating, one goal, two key passes and three tackles, while Corvi earned the match’s highest rating of 8.7 despite Parma’s loss.