Como’s 28 shots put them six points clear of Parma

Como beat Parma 2-1 at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Monday, moving six points clear of their opponents in Serie A. Como are ranked sixth on seven points from three games, while Parma remain 17th with one point from three.

How it happened

Como took control in the 23rd minute when J. Ramon finished a move created by Nico Paz, giving the hosts a 1-0 half-time lead. Kaiki then doubled the advantage in the 83rd minute from Máximo Perrone’s assist. Parma reduced the deficit through D. Romero in the 90th minute, with P. Almqvist providing the final pass, but Como held on.

The numbers

The statistical balance favoured Como throughout. They recorded 28 total shots to Parma’s 12, including 24 attempts from inside the box compared with seven. Como also held 65% possession, completed 583 of 649 passes at a 90% accuracy rate, and produced an expected-goals figure of 3.24 against Parma’s 0.97.

Who decided it

Kaiki supplied the decisive contribution with the 83rd-minute goal and earned an 8.2 match rating. In 92 minutes, he added one shot on target, two key passes and three tackles. Nico Paz also shaped the result with the assist for J. Ramon, two key passes and five tackles before being substituted after 80 minutes, earning a rating of 8.0.

Why it matters

Como’s result keeps them within three points of Lazio, who lead the league with 10 points, and extends their unbeaten record in the supplied table to three games: two wins and a draw. Parma’s third result from those three matches is their second defeat, leaving them nine points behind Lazio and with a recent sequence of loss, loss, draw.