Como struggled, played a dreadful first half, but won in Verona and qualified for a European competition for the first time in its history. The decisive goal, a brilliant one, came from Douvikas, who in the 71st minute won a physical duel with Edmundsson and beat Montipò with his 13th league goal of the season. Great credit goes to Fabregas, who made three substitutions between the first and second half, completely transforming a lifeless team.
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So, next year Fabregas’ men will have European football, though it remains to be seen which competition: the chase for the Champions League goes on, and in the final two matchdays they will be trying to catch Juventus (or Milan), with Roma in between, while knowing they are already qualified. For Verona, it is yet another defeat, even if it came after an excellent performance for at least an hour.
"How do you say Europe in Como?" That was the celebratory shirt worn by the Lariani immediately after the final whistle. Two years after promotion to Serie A, the Lombardy side has written another page in its history.
💎Douvikas magic: Como into Europe
Pure magic: Douvikas has probably been Como’s extra weapon this season with his 13 goals. Long ball from Kempf, the Greek battles with Edmundsson and, on the half-volley, beats Montipò at the far post. It is his goal that seals Europe.
😴 Dull first half
The first half at the Bentegodi was flat, with an unrecognizable Como: just 0.2 xG compared to Verona’s 1.18, with the home side going close to taking the lead on several occasions. The Lariani were unrecognizable, and Fabregas surely let loose in the dressing room, making three substitutions as well: Vojvoda, Perrone and Rodriguez were all hooked at half-time.
✅ Official line-ups
VERONA (3-5-2): Montipò; Edmundsson, Nelsson, Valentini; Belghali, Akpa Akpro, Gagliardini, Bernede, Frese; Suslov, Bowie. Coach: Sammarco
COMO (4-2-3-1): Butez; Vojvoda, D. Carlos, Kempf, Valle; da Cunha, Perrone; Diao, Nico Paz, Rodriguez; Douvikas. Coach: Fabregas
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