In a tumultuous Serie A encounter marked by extreme weather conditions, Venezia and Como shared the spoils in a thrilling match that epitomized the intensity of a relegation battle. The game unfolded under brutal conditions, with gale-force winds reaching 70km/h and heavy rain creating unpredictable playing circumstances at the Pier Luigi Penzo stadium. Both teams, languishing near the bottom of the Serie A table, fought desperately for crucial points.
The match was a rollercoaster of dramatic moments and weather-influenced incidents. Joel Pohjanpalo opened the scoring for Venezia with a fortunate deflection, while Como equalized through an unfortunate own goal by Antonio Candela, which seemed to be influenced by the wild wind. Andrea Belotti then put Como ahead with a clinical finish, only for Gaetano Oristanio to dramatically equalize by scoring directly from a corner kick—a goal that perfectly captured the match’s unpredictable nature.
Cesc Fabregas’ Como and Venezia’s manager faced significant challenges, with both teams missing key players and battling challenging weather conditions. The match became less about tactical precision and more about pure survival and opportunism. A potential winner from Hans Nicolussi Caviglia was controversially ruled out in the 88th minute due to an offside infringement, adding another layer of drama to an already chaotic encounter.
The draw does little to separate these two struggling sides, with both teams remaining in the lower reaches of the Serie A table. For Venezia, it ended a four-match losing streak, while Como continues its fight for Serie A survival. The match will be remembered as a testament to the unpredictability of football, where weather, luck, and determination can transform a simple game into an unforgettable spectacle.
Goals: Pohjanpalo 16 (V), Candela og 49 (C), Belotti 56 (C), Oristanio 69 (V)
Venezia (3-5-2): Stankovic; Altare (64′ Sverko), Svoboda, Idzes; Candela (64′ Ellertsson), Doumbia (64′ Andersen), Nicolussi Caviglia, Busio (84′ Crnigoj), Zampano; Oristanio (84′ Yeboah), Pohjanpalo.
Como (4-2-3-1): Reina; Sala (76′ Iovine), Kempf, Goldaniga, Van Der Brempt; Engelhardt, Da Cunha (85′ Gabrielloni), Fadera, Nico Paz, Strefezza (85′ Verdi) ; Belotti (76′ Cutrone).
