Juventus emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Como, thanks to a stellar performance from Randal Kolo Muani. The French striker continued his impressive form, netting both goals for the Bianconeri, including a stunning solo effort and a late penalty.
The match saw Juventus, who had slipped to sixth place in the league, fielding a revamped squad due to several key players being sidelined with injuries. Como, having been active in the transfer market, gave a debut to Ivan Smolcic but missed several players due to suspensions and injuries.
The home side started brightly, testing Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio early on. However, it was Juventus who struck first against the run of play. Tim Weah initiated a counter-attack, setting up Kolo Muani, who skillfully maneuvered past a defender before firing into the net from a tight angle. This marked his fourth goal in just three Serie A appearances since joining Juventus.
The second half saw the debut of Lloyd Kelly, Juventus’ new signing from Newcastle United, who came on as a left-back. Como continued to press, creating several chances and testing Di Gregorio’s reflexes. The hosts’ misfortune continued as Ignacio van der Brempt, who had just returned from injury, was forced off the field shortly after coming on.
The game’s turning point came late when Juventus was awarded a penalty after a controversial incident involving Jean Butez and Federico Gatti. Kolo Muani stepped up and calmly converted, securing all three points for Juventus.
Despite Como’s relentless efforts, including a header that struck the crossbar in the closing moments, Juventus held on for a crucial away victory.
Goals: Kolo Muani 34, pen 89 (J), Diao 45 (C)
Como (4-2-3-1): Butez; Smolcic, Goldaniga, Dossena, Valle (dal 73′ van der Brempt, dal 79′ Jack); Perrone, Da Cunha (dal 79′ Engelhardt); Strefezza, Paz, Diao (dal 73′ Douvikas); Cutrone (dal 63′ Ikoné).
Juventus (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Weah, Gatti, Renato Veiga, Savona (dal 46′ Kelly); Locatelli (dal 61′ K. Thuram), Koopmeiners (dal 61′ Douglas Luiz); Nico Gonzalez (dal 76′ Conceicao), McKennie, Yildiz (dal 67′ Mbangula); Kolo Muani.
