Como continued its run in SerieA, winning their fourth consecutive success and regaining fourth position in the standings, two points behind Inter who will overtake them next matchday. The victory against Venezia was decided by LucasDaCunha's goal at 1‑0, scored with a spot kick in the 43rd minute. The match was characterized by several controversial situations, in particular a disputed penalty for a handball by LuisMilla and another penalty for a foul by JuanJesus on TasosDouvikas.
In the first half, CescFabregas' team showed high intensity, putting pressure on the opposing goalkeepers. Referee FerrieriCaputi awarded a penalty in the 28th minute for an alleged handball by Milla, but VAR annulled the decision after verifying the referee's confirmation. The player then converted the penalty into a goal, but the match remained in suspense until DaCunha scored. Fabregas explained that although it looked like a penalty at the time, the experts ruled it invalid because Milla did not move his arm noticeably. “We were lucky,” said the coach, recognizing the importance of the referee's decision.
The second penalty, awarded to TasosDouvikas for a foul from behind by JuanJesus, was considered "clearer" by the coach. “If the ball comes to Tasos and isn't touched from behind, it's a goal,” Fabregas said, underlining the clarity of the decision. Venezia, under the leadership of DavideOrsato, expressed its dissatisfaction with the two situations that influenced the result. Orsato stated that although the referee did well, the game could have been smoother if it were not for the penalties. He also reiterated the importance of keeping the players calm and not interpreting refereeing decisions as an obstacle.
Como, with three points in the standings, is still in fourth position, but the victory against Venezia confirms its ability to compete against high-level teams. The club has expressed its desire to continue improving and not to lose sight of its path. With the next match in sight, Como aims to consolidate its position and maintain confidence in its game strategy.