Serie A Regular Season - 3

Como 1 - 1 FT Genoa

Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia

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Futmetrix Verdict
66
FT
Mon, Sep 15
Italiano
Como
1-1
Genoa
⚡ Intensity 68
⚖️ Balance 44
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 72
Ekuban denies Como with late strike.

Late Drama at Sinigaglia: Ekuban Denies Como Victory

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 66/100. This draw highlights the thin margins of Serie A, where a moment of defensive indiscipline can erase eighty-eight minutes of tactical superiority.

Lariani Take Early Command

The atmosphere at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia was electric as the hosts sought to establish dominance from the opening whistle. Como didn't have to wait long for their breakthrough, as N. Paz clinical finish in the 13th minute, assisted by A. Morata, set a confident tone. During this phase, an Intensity rating of 10.4 reflected the high-energy pressing from the home side. Como edged possession with 53%, moving the ball with a precision that left the visitors chasing shadows. The tactical setup under Fabregas looked impenetrable early on, with the midfield controlling the tempo and limiting the Grifone to rare counter-attacking opportunities.

The Dismissal that Changed Everything

As the match progressed into the final stages, a sense of security seemed to settle over the home supporters. However, the Balance score of 4.9 shifted dramatically in the 88th minute when Jacobo Ramón was shown a straight red card. Until that moment, the defender had been instrumental in keeping the opposition at bay, but his lapse in judgment forced Como into a desperate defensive retreat. This numerical advantage immediately emboldened Genoa, who had struggled to find a clinical edge despite the creative efforts of Aarón Martín and his four key passes. The pitch suddenly felt much wider for the ten men of Como.

Ekuban's Super-Sub Heroics

The pressure finally told in the 90th minute. Substitute C. Ekuban, who had been introduced to add physicality to the attack, found the back of the net to secure a vital point. The Stakes of this encounter were evident in the wild celebrations from the visiting bench, as they salvaged a result from the jaws of defeat. With an Upset factor of 0.0, the result might seem standard on paper, but the manner of the finish was anything but. For Como, it is two points dropped in a performance that deserved more; for Genoa, it is a testament to their resilience. The final whistle brought a mix of relief for the Ligurians and profound frustration for the Lombardy faithful.

Key Questions

How did the red card for Jacobo Ramón impact the match?

The 88th-minute dismissal of Jacobo Ramón left Como vulnerable, allowing Genoa to capitalize on their numerical advantage to score the equalizer just two minutes later.

Did Como deserve the late equalizer?

While Como were the better side for much of the game, their failure to secure a second goal left them exposed to Genoa's late surge.

How did substitute Jacobo Ramón change the game?

Although he started the match, his late red card was the definitive turning point that cost his team the full three points.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Match Statistics

Possession
53%
47%
Como 53%
Genoa 47%
Shots
13
12
Como 13
Genoa 12
Shots on Target
4
6
Como 4
Genoa 6
Expected Goals (xG)
1.83
2.34
Como 1.83
Genoa 2.34
Passes
452
396
Como 452
Genoa 396
Pass Accuracy
84%
82%
Como 84%
Genoa 82%
Corners
0
8
Como 0
Genoa 8
Fouls
13
17
Como 13
Genoa 17
Yellow Cards
2
2
Como 2
Genoa 2
Red Cards
1
0
Como 1
Genoa 0

Match Events

13' N. Paz (A. Morata)
Leo Østigård 🟨 29'
39' 🟨 Álex Valle
HT
S. Sabelli Junior Messias 🔄 57'
65' 🔄 A. Morata A. Douvikas
65' 🔄 L. Da Cunha M. Perrone
M. E. Ellertsson C. Ekuban 🔄 71'
R. Malinovskyi V. Carboni 🔄 71'
73' 🔄 M. Caqueret S. Roberto
73' 🔄 N. Kuhn J. Addai
80' 🟨 Sergi Roberto
L. Colombo J. Ekhator 🔄 81'
85' 🔄 J. Rodriguez M. Baturina
88' 🟥 Jacobo Ramón
C. Ekuban 90'
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Como

Goalkeepers
J. Butez
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
M. Vojvoda
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
J. Ramon
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
7.9
Rating
M. O. Kempf
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
A. Valle
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
L. Da Cunha
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
M. Caqueret
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
N. Kuhn
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
11%
Pass Acc
N. Paz
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
J. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Forwards
A. Morata
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
M. Vigorito
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
N. Cavlina
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Goldaniga
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Moreno
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Posch
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Smolcic
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Carlos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Roberto
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Baturina
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Perrone
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Douvikas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Addai
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Cerri
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Genoa

Goalkeepers
N. Leali
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
S. Sabelli
ENFORCER
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
4
Duels Won
100%
Win %
L. Ostigard
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Vasquez
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
A. Martin
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
P. Masini
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Frendrup
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Norton-Cuffy
DRIBBLER
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
7
Attempts
71%
Success %
R. Malinovskyi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
M. E. Ellertsson
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Forwards
L. Colombo
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
B. Siegrist
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Sommariva
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Marcandalli
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Otoa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Thorsby
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Stanciu
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gronbaek
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Carboni
DRIBBLER
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
H. F. Cuenca Martinez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitinha
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Junior Messias
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Ekuban
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
J. Ekhator
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Fini
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Venturino
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
27/04/2025 Como 1 - 0 Genoa Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia
07/11/2024 Genoa 1 - 1 Como Serie A Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris
10/04/2023 como 2 - 2 Genoa Serie B Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia
13/11/2022 Genoa 1 - 1 como Serie B Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris
27/04/2025
1 - 0
Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia
07/11/2024
1 - 1
Serie A Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris
10/04/2023
2 - 2
Serie B Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia
13/11/2022
1 - 1
Serie B Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris
Como Win
Genoa Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Napoli 3 9 6 1 +5 WFiorentina 1 - 3 Napoli (13-09-2025)WNapoli 1 - 0 Cagliari (30-08-2025)WSassuolo 0 - 2 Napoli (23-08-2025)
2 Juventus 3 9 7 3 +4 WJuventus 4 - 3 Inter (13-09-2025)WGenoa 0 - 1 Juventus (31-08-2025)WJuventus 2 - 0 Parma (24-08-2025)
3 Cremonese 3 7 5 3 +2 DVerona 0 - 0 Cremonese (15-09-2025)WCremonese 3 - 2 Sassuolo (29-08-2025)WAC Milan 1 - 2 Cremonese (23-08-2025)
4 Udinese 3 7 4 2 +2 WPisa 0 - 1 Udinese (14-09-2025)WInter 1 - 2 Udinese (31-08-2025)DUdinese 1 - 1 Verona (25-08-2025)
5 AC Milan 3 6 4 2 +2 WAC Milan 1 - 0 Bologna (14-09-2025)WLecce 0 - 2 AC Milan (29-08-2025)LAC Milan 1 - 2 Cremonese (23-08-2025)
6 AS Roma 3 6 2 1 +1 LAS Roma 0 - 1 Torino (14-09-2025)WPisa 0 - 1 AS Roma (30-08-2025)WAS Roma 1 - 0 Bologna (23-08-2025)
7 Atalanta 3 5 6 3 +3 WAtalanta 4 - 1 Lecce (14-09-2025)DParma 1 - 1 Atalanta (30-08-2025)DAtalanta 1 - 1 Pisa (24-08-2025)
8 Cagliari 3 4 3 2 +1 WCagliari 2 - 0 Parma (13-09-2025)LNapoli 1 - 0 Cagliari (30-08-2025)DCagliari 1 - 1 Fiorentina (24-08-2025)
9 Como 3 4 3 2 +1 DComo 1 - 1 Genoa (15-09-2025)LBologna 1 - 0 Como (30-08-2025)WComo 2 - 0 Lazio (24-08-2025)
10 Torino 3 4 1 5 -4 WAS Roma 0 - 1 Torino (14-09-2025)DTorino 0 - 0 Fiorentina (31-08-2025)LInter 5 - 0 Torino (25-08-2025)
11 Inter 3 3 9 6 +3 LJuventus 4 - 3 Inter (13-09-2025)LInter 1 - 2 Udinese (31-08-2025)WInter 5 - 0 Torino (25-08-2025)
12 Lazio 3 3 4 3 +1 LSassuolo 1 - 0 Lazio (14-09-2025)WLazio 4 - 0 Verona (31-08-2025)LComo 2 - 0 Lazio (24-08-2025)
13 Bologna 3 3 1 2 -1 LAC Milan 1 - 0 Bologna (14-09-2025)WBologna 1 - 0 Como (30-08-2025)LAS Roma 1 - 0 Bologna (23-08-2025)
14 Sassuolo 3 3 3 5 -2 WSassuolo 1 - 0 Lazio (14-09-2025)LCremonese 3 - 2 Sassuolo (29-08-2025)LSassuolo 0 - 2 Napoli (23-08-2025)
15 Genoa 3 2 1 2 -1 DComo 1 - 1 Genoa (15-09-2025)LGenoa 0 - 1 Juventus (31-08-2025)DGenoa 0 - 0 Lecce (23-08-2025)
16 Fiorentina 3 2 2 4 -2 LFiorentina 1 - 3 Napoli (13-09-2025)DTorino 0 - 0 Fiorentina (31-08-2025)DCagliari 1 - 1 Fiorentina (24-08-2025)
17 Verona 3 2 1 5 -4 DVerona 0 - 0 Cremonese (15-09-2025)LLazio 4 - 0 Verona (31-08-2025)DUdinese 1 - 1 Verona (25-08-2025)
18 Pisa 3 1 1 3 -2 LPisa 0 - 1 Udinese (14-09-2025)LPisa 0 - 1 AS Roma (30-08-2025)DAtalanta 1 - 1 Pisa (24-08-2025)
19 Parma 3 1 1 5 -4 LCagliari 2 - 0 Parma (13-09-2025)DParma 1 - 1 Atalanta (30-08-2025)LJuventus 2 - 0 Parma (24-08-2025)
20 Lecce 3 1 1 6 -5 LAtalanta 4 - 1 Lecce (14-09-2025)LLecce 0 - 2 AC Milan (29-08-2025)DGenoa 0 - 0 Lecce (23-08-2025)