Solid Como Blank Sassuolo in 2-0 Win

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Serie A Round 8 action at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in Como saw the hosts, under coach Cesc Fàbregas, secure a composed 2-0 victory over Sassuolo on a sunny afternoon with temperatures around 19 degrees. Como entered as clear favourites (1.524) and justified that billing, with Anastasios Douvikas producing a standout performance, scoring both goals and earning Player of the Match honours. A goalless first half gave way to a decisive second period, as Como's midfield control — led by Maxence Caqueret and Kaiki — created the openings for the Greek striker to strike twice within eleven minutes of the restart. Sassuolo, despite multiple second-half changes, struggled to find a response and were restricted to limited chances as the home side managed the game to completion.

Key Events

45' - Half-time at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, with the score level at 0-0 after an evenly contested opening period.

46' - Como make a triple change at the break: Luis Milla replaces Samuele Ricci, Jacobo Ramón comes on for Willy Kambwala, and Jayden Addai replaces Martin Baturina.

49' - Maxence Caqueret assists Anastasios Douvikas to score, making it 1-0 to Como.

60' - Kaiki assists Anastasios Douvikas to score his second of the match, making it 2-0 to Como.

62' - Sassuolo respond with a triple substitution: Luca Lipani replaces Nemanja Matić, Josh Doig comes on for Rafael Obrador, and Armand Laurienté replaces Benja Domínguez.

63' - Domenico Berardi is shown a yellow card for Sassuolo.

65' - Yan Couto is shown a yellow card for Como.

67' - Ivan Smolčić replaces Yan Couto for Como.

74' - Cristian Volpato replaces Domenico Berardi for Sassuolo.

86' - Sebastiano Esposito replaces Vasilije Adžić for Sassuolo.

87' - Ignace Van Der Brempt is shown a yellow card for Sassuolo.

89' - Adrian Lahdo replaces Lucas Da Cunha for Como.

90' - One minute of added time is signalled.

90+1' - Luis Milla is shown a yellow card for Como.

90' - Full-time: Como 2-0 Sassuolo.