Como secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Parma at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, with Alberto Moreno's 58th-minute goal proving decisive in a one-sided affair that saw the hosts dominate possession and chances.
Como entered the match sixth in Serie A with 65 points from 36 games, riding a mixed run of form that included two losses in their last five outings. Parma arrived in 13th place with just 42 points, struggling badly with four defeats in their previous five matches. The visitors needed a positive result to climb away from the relegation zone, while Como sought to maintain their push toward European qualification.
The first half saw Como control proceedings from the opening whistle. The hosts monopolized possession, keeping the ball for 66 percent of the match and threading passes with precision. Parma offered little in attack, content to sit deep and absorb pressure while hoping for opportunities on the counter-attack.
Como's dominance yielded few clear-cut chances in the opening 45 minutes. The hosts fired 23 total shots across the full match, but struggled to find the breakthrough in the first period. Parma's goalkeeper Zion Suzuki remained relatively untroubled, though he would need to be sharp when the action intensified after the break.
The second half brought the breakthrough Como had been seeking. In the 58th minute, Alberto Moreno struck to give the hosts the lead. The goal arrived from open play as Como's attacking intent finally translated into a tangible reward for their territorial control and patient build-up play.
Moreno's finish proved the match-winner. The forward received a yellow card just seven minutes after scoring, in the 65th minute, but his goal had already done the damage. Como managed the remainder of the contest with relative comfort, though Parma offered occasional resistance without ever truly threatening an equalizer.
The statistics painted a clear picture of Como's superiority. The hosts registered 15 shots inside the box compared to Parma's two total attempts. Como's expected goals stood at 2.9, dwarfing Parma's 0.43. Suzuki made six saves for the visitors, keeping the deficit to a single goal despite his team's limited attacking output.
Martin Baturina orchestrated Como's midfield brilliantly, creating seven key passes during his 82 minutes on the pitch. Jacobo Ramón contributed four shots, though only two found the target. Jean Butez made two saves for Como, handling the rare moments when Parma threatened.
Como's passing accuracy reached 85 percent with 388 successful passes from 456 attempts. The hosts won 15 corner kicks to Parma's two, reflecting their dominance. Parma committed 14 fouls to Como's 10, a sign of their defensive struggles against a superior opponent.
The victory moves Como to 66 points with one game remaining in the season. Parma remains in 13th place with 42 points, their survival hopes growing increasingly distant. Como's form suggests they will finish strongly in their push for continental football.
Como's controlled performance demonstrated their quality in the final weeks of the campaign. Parma's inability to create chances or trouble the home defense raises fresh concerns about their league status heading into the final match.
