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Como’s Stunning Rise: A 1-0 Win at Verona Seals the Club’s First-Ever European Spot
Anastasios Douvikas scored the winner as Como stayed two points behind AC Milan and moved within reach of a Champions League place.
On Sunday, Como defeated Hellas Verona 1-0 in Serie A, guaranteeing a spot in at least the Conference League for the first time in its 119-year history.
Indonesian tobacco billionaire brothers Roberto Budi Hartono and Michael Bambang Hartono purchased the club in 2019 when it played in the fourth division, seven years ago from today.
Striker Anastasios Douvikas scored in the 71st minute at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi, his 13th goal of the season, after Como dominated possession throughout.
Roma secured a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory at Parma, scoring twice deep in stoppage time to remain level on points with Milan in the Champions League race.
Two rounds remain in Serie A, with bigger teams reportedly interested in 39-year-old coach Cesc Fabregas, while Fiorentina and Genoa remain mathematically safe after their 0-0 draw.
After a tight victory against Verona, the Como celebrated his qualification for a European competition for the first time in its history, two years later