Napoli 1-1 Como Player Ratings: Como Triumph in Dramatic Penalty Shootout After 1-1 Draw

Chaos, tension, and nerves defined the Napoli vs Como player ratings as the Coppa Italia clash delivered one of the season’s most dramatic nights at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Napoli controlled more of the ball and pushed forward with greater urgency, but Como’s discipline, defensive bravery, and clinical composure under pressure turned the tie on its head.

The hosts generated the better attacking numbers, posting a higher expected goals figure (1.08 xG to Como’s 0.58), firing nine shots to Como’s eight, and forcing the visitors into long spells without possession. Yet for all Napoli’s pressure, they struggled to carve out clear openings against a compact Como block that refused to break.

After the game swung back level following halftime, neither side could land the decisive blow in extra time. With penalties looming, Como showed remarkable calm, converting when it mattered most while Napoli crumbled in the crucial moments to suffer a painful cup exit.

Sportsdunia brings you the complete Napoli vs Como player ratings from a dramatic Coppa Italia battle.

Key Takeaways

• Napoli created the better chances but lacked a cutting edge in front of goal.
• Como’s defensive structure frustrated the hosts for long spells.
• Penalty composure proved the difference in a marathon shootout.

Como Player Ratings vs Napoli

Here are Como player ratings from the clash with Napoli.

Goalkeeper

Jean Butez - 7.0: A solid performance from the keeper over 120 minutes. He couldn't do much about the goal he conceded. Made a couple of good high claims and his distribution was mostly accurate, helping to launch attacks.

Defenders

Álex Valle - 7.0: Played the full game and was incredibly tidy in possession. We noticed his 94% pass accuracy, which was impressive under pressure. He was diligent in his defensive duties and even created a chance going forward. A very reliable outing.

Jacobo Ramón - 6.0: A mixed performance in his 53 minutes. He was surprisingly perfect with his passing but looked a bit overwhelmed in duels and picked up a booking. Fàbregas made the right call to substitute him when he did.

Ivan Smolcic - 8.5: Our man of the match. What a game he had. He was a constant menace, winning the crucial penalty for the opening goal. Also created two key chances and was defensively robust. To top it off, he coolly dispatched his penalty in the shootout. A complete performance.

Diego Carlos - 7.5: A rock at the back for the entire 120 minutes. He was calm, composed, and his passing was impeccable. Didn't do anything flashy, but his positioning and strength were key to keeping Napoli at bay. Scored his penalty with confidence.

Midfielders

Sergi Roberto - 6.0: The captain had a quiet 67 minutes. While he kept the ball moving with high pass accuracy, he offered little impact and received a yellow card. Looked a step off the pace before being taken off.

Nico Paz - 7.5: A very active and intelligent performance. He was busy in the midfield, had a couple of shots, and was neat on the ball. His goal-line clearance was a match-defining moment that many might have missed. A really impressive display.

Martin Baturina - 8.0: Scored the penalty in normal time with ice in his veins. He was a creative force, creating two chances for his teammates. Lasted the full 120 minutes and also converted his spot-kick in the shootout. A truly clutch performance.

Máximo Perrone - 7.5: A destroyer in the middle of the park. From our perspective, he was everywhere. He won all of his duels and made a staggering six tackles. The only blemish was his saved penalty, but his work over 120 minutes was immense.

Jayden Addai - 5.5: Showed a lot of energy but lacked the final product. He had a couple of shots but was wasteful. Seemed a bit raw and his decision-making wasn't always the best before he was substituted.

Forwards

Maxence Caqueret - 6.0: Played as an attacker but had a very quiet 53 minutes. He was neat in possession but offered almost no threat in the final third. It wasn't a surprise to see him subbed off.

Substitutes

Marc Oliver Kempf - 7.0: Came on for Ramón and shored up the defense. Scored his penalty.

Tasos Douvikas - 6.5: Added fresh legs up front and scored his penalty.

Jesús Rodríguez - 6.5: Looked lively and drew a few fouls.

Lucas da Cunha - 7.0: Scored a crucial penalty to get the shootout started.

Mërgim Vojvoda - 7.0: Another substitute who stepped up and scored from the spot.

Manager

F. Fàbregas i Soler - 8.0: A tactical masterclass. His team was organized disciplined and full of heart. He made the right changes at the right time, and his players were incredibly well-prepared for the pressure of the shootout. A massive win for the young manager.

Napoli Player Ratings vs Como

Check out Napoli player ratings from the match against Como.

Goalkeeper

Vanja Milinković-Savić - 6.5: He made three saves and was commanding at times, but he couldn't be the hero in the shootout. Conceded the penalty in normal time and couldn't save it. A strange night where he even scored his own penalty but couldn't save any.

Defenders

Juan Jesus - 6.0: He was on the ball a lot but also lost it too often for a central defender. He played for 120 minutes but never looked truly comfortable against Como's attacks. A performance he'll want to forget.

Amir Rrahmani - 7.0: Probably Napoli's best defender on the night. He was strong in the air and solid on the ball. Made a couple of important interventions and looked composed throughout the long match. One of the few to emerge with credit.

Sam Beukema - 6.0: A very passive performance. He passed the ball well enough but struggled in his physical duels and didn't impose himself on the game. He needed to be more aggressive and decisive. An average display.

Midfielders

Mathías Olivera - 4.5: A disaster of a performance. In his 60 minutes, he clumsily conceded the penalty that gave Como the lead. He was a liability and was rightly hooked by his manager. A day to forget.

Eljif Elmas - 6.5: He was everywhere, but not always in a good way. He played 120 minutes, created two chances, but also committed four fouls and picked up a yellow. A very frantic and ultimately inefficient performance, despite scoring his penalty.

Pasquale Mazzocchi - 5.5: Another player who lasted 60 minutes and had little to no impact. He was anonymous on the right flank, offering nothing in attack or defense. An easy decision to sub him off.

Stanislav Lobotka - 5.0: The captain had a very poor game by his standards. He was tidy on the ball but lost the majority of his duels and struggled to dictate play. His missed penalty in the shootout summed up a frustrating night for him and his team.

Forwards

Rasmus Højlund - 6.5: He did well to provide the assist for the equalizer. However, that was his only real contribution. He looked isolated for most of his time on the pitch and was starved of service.

Giovane - 4.0: What stood out to us was his complete lack of involvement. Just nine touches in 60 minutes for a starting attacker is shockingly low. He was completely invisible and offered nothing.

Antonio Vergara - 7.5: The one bright spark for Napoli. He scored a brilliant goal from outside the box to drag his team back into the game. He was a threat until he was surprisingly substituted. Napoli's best player.

Substitutes

Leonardo Spinazzola - 6.5: Looked okay after coming on and scored his penalty.

Alisson Santos - 6.0: Added some energy and scored his penalty.

Matteo Politano - 6.5: Was a threat and also converted his spot-kick.

Romelu Lukaku - 4.5: Came on to be the hero but ended up the villain. His missed penalty was the crucial moment in the shootout.

Miguel Gutiérrez - 6.0: Didn't have a huge impact but scored his penalty.

Manager

A. Conte - 5.0: His team looked disjointed and uninspired from the start. They were fortunate to get an equalizer. His team's performance in the penalty shootout was abysmal, suggesting a lack of mental preparation.

Man of the Match

Sportsdunia's Man of the Match goes to Ivan Smolcic

Worst Performer

Mathías Olivera was the worst performer in the Napoli vs Como game.