Como vs Sassuolo

Como held their nerve to edge out Sassuolo 1-0 at the Sinigaglia in a match that never quite caught fire. The hosts dominated possession with 52% of the ball and carved out the better chances, registering eight shots to their visitors' five, but it took a clinical finish to break the deadlock. Sassuolo pressed hard in spells and came close to forcing an equalizer, but Como's defence stood firm when it mattered most. The win keeps Como's push for points alive and will feel like a valuable three on a day when chances were at a premium. Sassuolo will feel they deserved something from the game, particularly in the second half when they came alive, but football can be unforgiving. On another day either side could have won it, but Como's efficiency in front of goal made the difference.

Como 1-0 Sassuolo was the final score at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, in a game where Como did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Como also had the better share of the ball, holding 52% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 8 attempts from Como against 5 from Sassuolo over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for Como, and Sassuolo pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.