Como claimed a 2-0 victory against Sassuolo, with two goals from Douvikas in the first and second half. The match, played at the Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium, saw the Rossoneri rigorously defend their top position in the table, while Sassuolo, in search of points, failed to find the net.
Como started the match with the 4-2-3-1 formation: Butez in goal, Yan Couto, Kambwala, Kempf and Kaiki in defense; Ricci and Perrone in midfield; Caqueret, Da Cunha and Baturina in attack, with Douvikas coming on to replace Lahdo at the 44th hour. Sassuolo, however, deployed the 4-3-3: Turati in goal, Van der Brempt, Caleta-Car, Candé and Obrador in defence; Adzic, Matic and Bakola in midfield; Berardi, Dominguez and Bowie in attack, with Douvikas coming on to replace Addai at hour 1.
The first goal was scored by Douvikas in the 89th minute, when he took advantage of a defensive error to find the net. The second, immediately after, was scored by the same player in the 88th minute, consolidating the victory. The referee, Di Marco, awarded two warnings: Yan Couto for the first, Berardi for the second. Additionally, Van der Brempt, Milla and others received cautions for various infringements.
Como demonstrated solid defensive organization, managing to contain Sassuolo's attacks and exploit the opportunities created by their attack. Douvikas, with two goals, stood out as the protagonist of the match, contributing decisively to the victory. Sassuolo, despite having had some opportunities, was unable to turn them into points.
With this victory, Como confirms itself at the top of the table, while Sassuolo remains in a difficult position, with the need to recover points in the next matches. The Como team will have the opportunity to consolidate its position in the final phase of the season, while Sassuolo will have to reorganize to try to improve their situation.