Key Takeaways:
- Roma secured a 1:0 victory over Como in the 15th round of Serie A last night, strengthening their title ambitions
- This result extended Roma’s lead over Juventus in fourth place to five points, while keeping them within three points of leaders Inter
- Como missed the chance to enter the European spots and suffered a second consecutive defeat after losing 0:4 to Inter in the previous round
Match Overview
Roma claimed a narrow 1:0 triumph over Como at the “Olimpico” in the 15th Serie A fixture, a result that fortifies their position in the title race. The “Wolves” have now amassed a five-point advantage over Juventus, who sit fourth in the table, and have maintained a three-point gap to vice-champions and current leaders Inter, preserving their aspirations for the coveted “Scudetto.”
For Como, managed by Cesc Fàbregas, this encounter was an opportunity to move into the European qualification places. However, after this defeat, they remain just a point adrift of sixth-placed Bologna and still within touching distance of the top four.
VINCIAMO NOI 💛❤️
Decide il gol di Wesley al 61' sotto la Curva Sud ⚽️#RomaComo pic.twitter.com/ztKvKwqdIj
— AS Roma (@OfficialASRoma) December 15, 2025
First Half: Limited Chances and Defensive Resilience
The opening 45 minutes offered little in the way of attacking flair, with both sides finding themselves stifled in the final third. A flicker of anticipation arose in the 41st minute when Ferguson controlled a delivery inside the area and aimed a shot towards the bottom right, only for a defender to intervene and divert the ball for a corner. That effort was one among six corners in the first period, reflecting the fiercely contested nature of the half.
Como’s Martin Baturina came closest for the visitors just before the interval, capitalising on chaos in the box to unleash an effort. Yet, Roma’s goalkeeper Mile Svilar corroborated his strong form this season with a vital save. The sides went into the break without a breakthrough after the ensuing clearance and referee Ermanno Feliciani’s halftime whistle.
Second Half: Decisive Strikes and Missed Opportunities
Roma found the breakthrough immediately after the restart. Following an initial strike that rattled the crossbar, Bryan Cristante was quickest to react, unleashing a powerful drive that left Jean Butez with no chance in the Como goal.
Just four minutes on, Nico Paz could have shocked the home crowd, but was limited to mere corner gain for Como. Shortly after the hour, Roma supporters had reason to celebrate again in the “Eternal City.” A probing move inside Como’s penalty area culminated with Wesley bursting in from the right and beating Butez, though it was only the opening strike that made it to the scoresheet.
Ferguson, in the 64th minute, looked to put the contest beyond doubt after a patient build-up play, but his diagonal effort finished wide. The visitors’ notable moment came in 74 minutes as Baturina attempted an acrobatic shot, although Svilar dealt with it comfortably.
Late Drama and Final Statistics
Como came agonisingly close to snatching a point in the 84th minute. Substitute Stefan Posch broke into Roma’s area but delayed his attempt, allowing Manuel Koné to intervene with a sliding tackle. The challenge softened the shot, making for an easy claim by Svilar. Roma remained on course for a fifth 1:0 league victory of the season, even as Bailey squandered a further opportunity for the hosts in the 93rd minute with an effort from the edge of the box.
A heated altercation ensued moments before full time, but only Jacobo Ramón of Como received a yellow card from referee Feliciani. The closing stages saw Butez send the ball deep into Roma territory, but no attacker could capitalise before Svilar calmly collected and launched the final goal kick. The referee then brought proceedings to an end, confirming Roma’s crucial win.
Season Implications
This fixture saw Roma claim victory for the ninth time this season after opening the scoring in a Serie A encounter. With this result, they halted their poor run of two consecutive 0:1 defeats against Cagliari and Napoli. Como, meanwhile, have now suffered back-to-back losses, following their 0:4 defeat to Inter in the previous match.
Roma’s title hopes remain very much alive, and they will be tested again with an away fixture against Juventus on 20.12. Como, seeking to rebound, travel next to Lecce on 27.12.
