Serie A: Como's Resurgence Continues with 3-1 Win Over Verona

Nico Paz inspires Como to 3-1 victory over struggling Verona

Como secures a 3-1 win over Hellas Verona in a thrilling Serie A match, with Nico Paz playing a key role in the victory.

The hosts took the lead in the ninth minute when Anastasios Douvikas headed home a cross from Álex Valle...

Como continued their impressive form with a hard-fought 3-1 win over Hellas Verona at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. This victory propelled them into the top four of the Serie A standings, showcasing their recent resurgence. The hosts have now gone unbeaten in eight matches across all competitions, with four wins and four draws.

Three goals, three points for Como 🤝#ComoVerona pic.twitter.com/D2PHgWmoyY

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) October 29, 2025

The match got off to a lively start, with Nico Paz, arguably the league's most in-form player, testing Verona's goalkeeper Lorenzo Montipò with a fourth-minute free-kick that hit the post. Paz has been instrumental in Como's success, contributing eight goal returns in as many matches this season, including four goals and four assists.

The hosts took the lead in the ninth minute when Anastasios Douvikas headed home a cross from Álex Valle. Verona equalized just 16 minutes later when Suat Serdar scored, but Como regained the lead in the 62nd minute with Stefan Posch's header from Maxence Caqueret's cross.

The win was sealed in the 92nd minute when Mihailo Vojvoda scored, capping off a confident performance from the hosts. This victory highlights Como's determination and ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, leaving them in a strong position in the Serie A standings.

The Como players erupted in joy at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia just five minutes later as Anastasios Douvikas found himself unmarked, allowing him to head home Alex Valle's cross with ease, giving Como the lead.

Verona quickly responded, however, as Suat Serdar's one-on-one effort was brilliantly saved by Jean Butez, showcasing the goalkeeper's skill and determination to keep his team ahead.

A costly mix-up between Butez and Maxence Caqueret gifted Verona an equalizer. Butez's attempted clearance caught Caqueret off guard, and Serdar quickly capitalized on the mistake, scoring his second goal of the season and leveling the score.

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The intense battle continued into the second half, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. Just before the hour mark, Nico Paz's powerful shot from the edge of the box tested Verona's goalkeeper Lorenzo Montipò, who made a great save to deny Como's lead.

The deadlock was broken in the 62nd minute when Maxence Caqueret delivered a brilliant cross into the box, which Stefan Posch met with a powerful header, sending the ball into the back of the net and restoring Como's lead.

Maxence Caqueret is the Panini Player of the Match! 🏆#ComoVerona pic.twitter.com/nzbEX1hklw

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) October 29, 2025

The second half was relatively uneventful, with chances coming and going for Maxence Caqueret and Lucas Da Cunha. However, the game's pivotal moment arrived in the second minute of injury time when Mergim Vojvoda smashed home a goal, securing all three points for Como. The goal was set up by Jesus Rodriguez, who was brought on as a substitute by Cesc Fabregas.

The win lifts Como to fourth position in the Serie A standings, extending their unbeaten home run in 2025 to seven matches (W5, D2). Meanwhile, Verona's winless streak continues, with the team failing to secure a victory in their last nine matches (D5, L4). This loss also extends Verona's drought in top-flight head-to-head matches against Como, with their last win dating back to December 1986.