Key Takeaways:
- AS Roma battled to a 0-0 draw away at Como, remaining unbeaten in Serie A
- Donyell Malen received a red card less than 10 minutes after half-time, forcing Roma to play with 10 men for the majority of the second period
- Roma are currently 3rd in Serie A standing with 14 points, while Como sit in 7th position with 11 points
Match Analysis
AS Roma preserved their unbeaten Serie A record, but missed an opportunity to return to the summit after a goalless contest at Como. The visitors were forced to defend resolutely through much of the second half, following an early dismissal for Donyell Malen.
Early momentum belonged to Roma, who threatened in the opening exchanges. Gianluca Mancini and Donyell Malen combined neatly to set up Paulo Dybala in the sixth minute, only for Jean Butez to save the Argentine’s low drive. The capital side came even closer five minutes later when Lorenzo Pellegrini struck the post with a curling, first-time effort from the edge of the area.
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Como gradually asserted themselves by creating openings of their own. Trevoh Chalobah failed to hit the target after finding space, and Maxence Caqueret steered wide from inside the box. Nevertheless, Roma carried the greater attacking threat before the interval, highlighted when Malen – who had registered six goals in his first five Serie A matches – rounded Butez before firing into the side-netting from a tight angle.
Turning Point: Malen Sees Red
The encounter shifted decisively less than 10 minutes into the second half. Malen, having misplaced a touch, lunged rashly at Kaiki, prompting referee Michael Fabbri to brandish a red card. From that moment, Roma were obliged to play with 10 men for over half an hour.
Como’s Pressure and Defensive Resilience
Como sought to seize their numerical advantage. Nico Paz set up Maximo Perrone shortly after the red card, but Perrone blazed over the bar. Anastasios Douvikas then rattled the side-netting as the home team pressed for a breakthrough. The ever-dangerous Paz forced Pierluigi Gollini into two crucial saves, first from a powerful strike and later after Jacobo Ramon delivered an incisive ball over the top.
Despite sustained Como pressure, Roma’s defensive organisation held firm under Gian Piero Gasperini’s leadership. The Giallorossi weathered the late onslaught, earning a hard-fought away point.
Looking Ahead: European Commitments
Both clubs will shift their attention to midweek UEFA Champions League engagements. Roma will travel to Madrid for a high-profile fixture against former manager Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid on Wednesday, while Como head to the Netherlands to face Feyenoord on the same night.
