In a thrilling Serie A clash, Como pulled off a stunning 3-2 victory over Atalanta in a match that went down to the wire.
Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman converted a stoppage-time penalty, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the upset as Como held on to claim all three points.
Fans who followed the action closely on platforms like Jambobet, with live betting options, were treated to an exhilarating contest that had everything—from early goals to a late surge by Atalanta.
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The game started with intensity, as both teams looked to assert dominance. Atalanta were the first to break the deadlock with a thunderous right-footed strike from Davide Zappacosta in the 18th minute.
The Atalanta wing-back took advantage of a well-worked corner to unleash a low shot into the bottom left corner, giving his side the lead. Zappacosta’s goal, coming with an expected goals (xG) of 0.04, proved his ability to convert from low-percentage chances.
However, the lead didn’t last long. Como, showing immense resilience, leveled the match early in the second half.
Gabriel Strefezza equalized in the 46th minute with a precise right-footed shot to the bottom left corner after a brilliant assist from Sergi Roberto.
The goal, coming with an xG of 0.04, highlighted the efficiency of Como’s counterattacks, which would trouble Atalanta throughout the match.
Como didn’t stop there. In the 54th minute, Atalanta’s Sead Kolasinac was unfortunate to turn the ball into his own net, handing Como a 2-1 lead.
The Atalanta defense was caught off-guard as a dangerous ball into the box led to confusion, resulting in Kolasinac’s own goal. Como, who had been on the back foot for most of the first half, suddenly found themselves in control.
Como solidified their advantage in the 58th minute with a superb finish from Alieu Fadera. The winger latched onto a fast break orchestrated by Nico Paz, finishing with his left foot into the center of the goal.
Fadera’s strike, with an xG of 0.38, demonstrated Como’s lethal counterattacking prowess. At this point, Atalanta’s defense was struggling to contain Como’s fluid play, and the game looked out of reach for the hosts.
Despite the deficit, Atalanta continued to fight back. Substitutions saw the introduction of Juan Cuadrado, Ademola Lookman, and Vanja Vlahovic as Atalanta tried to regain control of the game. Juan Cuadrado had a couple of chances but couldn’t find the back of the net, while Berat Djimsiti missed a clear opportunity in the 90th minute after a cross from Raoul Bellanova.
Just when the game seemed out of reach, Atalanta were awarded a penalty deep into stoppage time after Vanja Vlahovic was fouled by Como’s Alberto Dossena. Ademola Lookman stepped up and confidently dispatched the spot-kick to the bottom right corner, reducing the deficit to 3-2. With an xG of 0.79 for the penalty, Lookman’s goal gave Atalanta a lifeline, but time was not on their side as Como held on to claim the win.
Como Hold Firm Despite Late Pressure
The final minutes were frantic, with Atalanta pushing forward desperately for an equalizer. Bellanova whipped in dangerous crosses, and Sead Kolasinac won a free kick on the left wing, but Como’s defense, led by Alberto Dossena and goalkeeper Emil Audero, held firm.
Even as the fourth official announced six minutes of added time, Como’s composure and tactical discipline saw them through to the final whistle.
