Como 2-1 Roma Player Ratings: Fabregas's Men Come Back To Win At Home After Wesley's Red Card

The Serie A clash between Como and Roma was one for the ages. Roma looked to be in control after getting an early penalty as Stephan El Shaarawy was fouled by Diego Carlos in the box.

Donyell Malen coolly converted from the spot in the 7th minute of the game, and it felt like business as usual for the visitors. But Como 1907 had other ideas in their bag.

They did not let their heads drop and showed incredible heart and resilience. They kept pushing and probing the Roma defence throughout the first half, even hitting the post once. One could feel the tide was slowly turning.

The game completely flipped in the second half. Tasos Douvikas equalised for the hosts just before the hour mark to keep the hopes alive. However, the pivotal moment was Wesley's red card in the 64th minute.

Being reduced to ten men was a devastating blow for Roma. Como seized the opportunity, as Diego Carlos redeemed himself after conceding the earlier penalty, and smashed home the winner in the 79th minute following a corner.

A truly dramatic comeback for the home side, who took all three points home, while AS Roma would be furious about how they lost control of the game in the second half.

Here are the Como vs Roma Player Ratings.

Key Takeaways

• Como kept most of the ball and had a better xG of 2.22 than Roma's 0.86.
• Mario Hermoso had the most successful tackles in this match (5).
• Martin Baturina recorded the most key passes (6).

Como Player Ratings vs Roma

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Goalkeeper

Jean Butez - 6.5: Had very little to do in terms of saves, which is a testament to his defence. He was beaten by the penalty but couldn't be faulted. His distribution was solid throughout the match. He commanded his area with confidence. A quiet but efficient day for the keeper.

Defenders

Diego Carlos - 7.0: What a bizarre game for him. He gave away the early penalty with a clumsy and unnecessary challenge. We thought that would define his game. Then he pops up to score the winning goal with a powerful finish. A story of true redemption.

Jacobo Ramón - 7.0: A solid and commanding defensive performance. He was incredibly unlucky not to score, striking the post in the first half. He won most of his aerial duels, a total of five. Looked composed on the ball and handled Roma's attackers well.

Marc Oliver Kempf - 6.0: He had a decent first half before being substituted at the break. He was tidy in possession with a 90% pass accuracy. The team looked much more threatening after he went off, which was a tactical switch that paid off.

Midfielders

Álex Valle - 8.0: A fantastic performance from the midfielder. He provided the crucial assist for the equalizer with a perfectly weighted pass. He was a constant threat down the left flank. His delivery was superb all evening. A key player in the comeback.

Ivan Smolcic - 7.0: A true workhorse in the middle of the park. He put in a real shift defensively. He also got forward to test the keeper with a couple of shots on target. His energy was infectious and key to Como's second-half dominance.

Sergi Roberto - 6.5: It was a quiet but effective game from the experienced midfielder. He kept the ball moving with an 89% pass accuracy. He was positionally disciplined. Substituted at halftime as the team chased the game.

Lucas Da Cunha - 7.5: The captain led by example. We noticed he was absolutely everywhere, driving the team forward with purpose. He was so unlucky not to score, hitting the crossbar late on. It was a real leader's performance from start to finish.

Forwards

Maxence Caqueret - 7.5: He was a bundle of non-stop energy. His relentless pressing and skillful dribbling caused Roma problems all game. He drew fouls and created chances for his teammates. His final shot was sometimes wayward, but his effort was immense.

Nico Paz - 7.0: Looked dangerous whenever he got on the ball. He had four shots and was a constant nuisance for the Roma backline. His movement was intelligent. He played his part before being subbed later in the game.

Martin Baturina - 8.5: Our clear man of the match. What a player. From our perspective, he ran the show from start to finish. He created an incredible six chances for his teammates. He was the creative hub for everything good Como did. A midfield masterclass.

Substitutes

Tasos Douvikas - 7.5: Came on and completely changed the game. He scored the vital equalizer with a composed finish. His movement off the ball was excellent. A brilliant impact substitution.

Jesús Rodríguez - N/A: Came on late and had little time to make an impact.

Ignace Van der Brempt - N/A: Introduced in the final minutes to see out the victory.

Manager

F. Fàbregas i Soler - 8.0: Masterminded a brilliant and spirited comeback. His halftime substitution of bringing on a forward was a stroke of genius. He deserves huge credit for the team's fight, belief, and tactical setup against a tough opponent.

Roma Player Ratings vs Como

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Goalkeeper

Mile Svilar - 7.0: We feel he can't be faulted for either of the goals conceded. He made five crucial saves to keep his team in it for as long as he could. What stood out to us was his bravery, making five saves from shots inside the box against a barrage of attacks.

Defenders

Mario Hermoso - 6.5: It was a very busy evening for the defender. He made several important tackles and blocks. However, like the rest of the defence, he struggled to contain Como's relentless attacks in the second half. He was eventually substituted.

Gianluca Mancini - 6.0: A mixed bag of a performance. He made some good clearances and vital interceptions. But he was part of a defence that eventually crumbled under pressure after the red card. Looked overwhelmed.

Daniele Ghilardi - 5.5: He found the going very tough. He committed five fouls and picked up a deserved yellow card. He won a decent number of his duels but looked stretched and was often pulled out of position by Como's forwards.

Midfielders

Wesley - 3.0: The clear villain of the piece for Roma. His sending off for a second yellow was the undisputed turning point of the match. It was a moment of complete madness that cost his team dearly. An utterly disastrous performance.

Zeki Çelik - 6.0: Did okay before his injury forced him off. He provided an outlet on the flank and was reasonably solid in his duties. His forced substitution didn't help his team's cause at all.

Bryan Cristante - 5.0: The captain was completely overrun in midfield. He lost a staggering eight of his ten duels and struggled to get a foothold in the game. It was a very poor showing by his usually high standards.

Manu Koné - 5.5: Like his midfield partner, he was largely anonymous. An error leading to a Como shot sums up his frustrating evening. Just not involved enough when his team needed him to be.

Forwards

Stephan El Shaarawy - 7.0: Looked very bright and sharp in the first half. His clever movement won the penalty for his team. His substitution was a surprise to us, as he was one of Roma's biggest threats on the counter.

Lorenzo Pellegrini - 6.0: He tried to make things happen but it just wasn't his day. He was well-marshalled by the Como defence. He was subbed off after a quiet and ineffective game by his standards.

Donyell Malen - 6.5: Scored his penalty with supreme confidence. But that was about the extent of his contribution. He was isolated for large parts of the game and was caught offside before being replaced.

Substitutes

Devyne Rensch - 5.0: Had little to no impact on the game after coming on.

Niccolò Pisilli - 5.5: Brought on to shore things up but couldn't stem the relentless Como tide.

Robinio Vaz - 5.0: Barely touched the ball after his introduction.

Kostas Tsimikas - 5.5: Had a tough time dealing with Como's lively and confident wingers.

Jan Ziólkowski - 5.5: Thrown into a defence that was under complete siege.

Manager

G. Gasperini - 5.0: His team started well but had no answer once they went down to ten men. The substitutions he made failed to change the game. He simply watched on as his side completely collapsed. A tough day at the office.

Man of the Match

Martin Baturina was the man of the match in the Como vs Roma game.

Worst Performer

Wesley was the worst of the lot from this Serie A encounter.