Como got here again from Davide Zappacosta’s 18th-minute volley to say all 3 factors.© X (Twitter)
Como earned their first Serie A win in over 20 years on Tuesday, beautiful Atalanta 3-2 in a match which had been pushed again a day following an enormous downpour in Bergamo which had made the pitch unplayable. Cesc Fabragas’ Como got here again from Davide Zappacosta’s 18th-minute volley to say all of the factors within the Italian prime flight for the primary time since beating Torino on the ultimate day of the 2002/03 season.
Como levelled by means of Gabriel Strefezza’s nice effort proper after half-time and have been forward within the 54th minute when the unlucky Sead Kolasinac deflected Nico Paz’s strike into his personal objective.
Alieu Fadera accomplished a historic victory for Como towards fellow Lombardy membership Atalanta with an excellent particular person strike which shocked the house followers.
Como, owned by tobacco large Djarum, lept out of the relegation zone and as much as fifteenth place on 5 factors following Tuesday’s win, a degree behind Europa League holders Atalanta who sit twelfth after an odd begin to the season.
Gian Piero Gasperini’s Atalanta have misplaced three of their opening 5 Serie A fixtures and have been unfortunate to solely draw 0-0 with Arsenal within the Champions League on Thursday.
Ademola Lookman pulled one again from the penalty spot within the ninth minute of stoppage time, too late for the hosts to mount a comeback.
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