Como Defeats Napoli Away
Fabregas and Como Secure Impressive Away Victory Over Napoli to Claim First Win
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Assane Diao's cross from the right led to Martin Baturina's opening goal in the 17th minute.
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Napoli boss Massimiliano Allegri made a triple substitution around 10 minutes after halftime as he tried to swing the momentum.
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Como have now lost only one of their last 13 Serie A away games (W9 D3), underscoring their strong road form this season.
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Stanislav Lobotka's stoppage-time equaliser for Napoli was ruled offside, denying a late drama.
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Alex Meret made crucial saves late in the first half, including stopping headers from Baturina and Nico Paz to keep Napoli in the contest.
Como pulled off a stunning 2-1 upset at Napoli's Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Sunday, with Martin Baturina scoring and setting up Tasos Douvikas to seal their first win of the season Quotidiano Sportivo. The visitors dominated the first half, racing to a 2-0 lead before halftime despite Rasmus Hojlund pulling one back for Napoli BeIN Sports. The result snaps Napoli's brief momentum and ends Como's drought after their strong showing last season earned them Champions League qualification.
Baturina Delivers Early Blows for Como
Martin Baturina opened the scoring in the 17th minute after a cross from Assane Diao on the right wing found him in space Quotidiano Sportivo. Baturina then turned provider, assisting Tasos Douvikas before the break to extend Como's lead to 2-0 BeIN Sports. The Croatian midfielder was utterly dominant in the first half, terrorizing Napoli's backline with his pace and vision.
Napoli Struggles to Find Their Rhythm
Rasmus Hojlund scored for Napoli early in the second half, but manager Massimiliano Allegri's triple substitution 10 minutes after halftime failed to spark a comeback Quotidiano Sportivo. Alex Meret made crucial saves late in the first half, stopping headers from Baturina and Nico Paz to keep Napoli within striking distance Yahoo Sports. Despite late pressure, the home side could not find the equalizer they desperately sought.
Como's Road Mastery Continues Under Fabregas
Cesc Fabregas' Como have now won 9 of their last 13 Serie A away matches, losing only one and drawing three Quotidiano Sportivo. The northern club demonstrated they can compete with Italy's elite despite finishing outside the top spots this season. Stanislav Lobotka's stoppage-time equalizer for Napoli was ruled offside, denying the home side a dramatic rescue BeIN Sports.
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