Serie A: Como Defeats Roma 2-0 as Fabregas Outsmarts Ranieri

Como secured a surprising 2-0 victory over Roma in Serie A, with fan favorite Alessandro Gabrielloni scoring in stoppage time and assisting another goal for Nico Paz. The result leaves Claudio Ranieri’s Roma side facing renewed uncertainty.

Roma had been finding their footing under Ranieri recently, but struggled to create clear chances against a determined Como side. The home team threatened more, with Alexis Saelemaekers and Nico Paz both coming close in the first half.

Como continued to look dangerous after the break, with Patrick Cutrone and Alieu Fadera both narrowly missing. Roma’s best opportunity fell to Paulo Dybala late on, but his shot flashed across goal.

The breakthrough finally came deep into added time, as Cutrone set up Gabrielloni to score from close range. Gabrielloni then turned provider, setting up Paz to tap into an empty net on the counter-attack and seal a memorable victory for Como.

The result marks a significant upset and gives Cesc Fabregas’ Como side a vital three points, while dealing a blow to Roma’s hopes of European qualification. Ranieri will need to quickly regroup his team after this disappointing performance and result.