Juventus suffered a setback in their Champions League qualification hopes, falling 2-0 to Como in Saturday’s Serie A action. The defeat marks the third loss in a week for the Bianconeri, following recent matches against Inter Milan and Galatasaray.
Mergim Vojvoda opened the scoring for Como in the 11th minute, and Maxence Caqueret doubled the advantage in the 61st minute to secure the three points for the visitors.
The loss leaves Juventus in fifth place in Serie A with 46 points, while Como trails closely behind in sixth with 45 points.
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Match Highlights
Juventus threatened early, with Kenan Yildiz unleashing a long-range shot in the 5th minute that was saved by Como goalkeeper Jean Butez. However, it was Como who struck first.
Capitalizing on a quick counterattack, Mergim Vojvoda received a pass from Tasos Douvikas, drove into the penalty area, skillfully evaded Teun Koopmeiners, and slotted a shot into the bottom left corner, leaving Michele Di Gregorio with no chance.
Juventus pushed for an equalizer, but Lois Openda’s 22nd-minute attempt was also denied by Butez. Como nearly extended their lead in the 37th minute, but Lucas da Cunha’s long-range effort rattled the crossbar. The first half ended with Como leading 1-0.
The second half saw Juventus create another opportunity in the 48th minute, but Francisco Conceicao’s left-footed shot was comfortably saved by Butez. Instead of leveling the score, the hosts conceded again in the 61st minute.
A swift counterattack saw Da Cunha play a through ball to Maxence Caqueret, who ran unchallenged into the box and calmly finished past Di Gregorio.
Trailing by two goals, Juventus attempted to mount a comeback, but their best chance – a free kick from Koopmeiners in the 84th minute – only hit the post. The final score remained 2-0 in favor of Como.
Team Lineups
Juventus: Di Gregorio; Koopmeiners, Kelly, Gatti; Cambiaso (Kostic 83′), Locatelli, Thuram (Boga 74′), McKennie; Yildiz (Adzic 83′), Miretti (Conceicao 46′); Openda (David 74′).
Como: Butez; Valle, Kempf, Ramon, Smolcic; Da Cunha (Van der Brempt 74′), Perrone; Baturina (Roberto 60′), Caqueret (Moreno 86′), Vojvoda (Carlos 74′); Douvikas (Morata 87′).
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