AS Roma continued their impressive Scudetto push with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Como, maintaining their perfect record this season when scoring first. The narrow win keeps the Giallorossi just three points behind Serie A leaders Inter Milan, ensuring the title race remains firmly alive.
On a cold and tense night in the capital, Roma once again showed why they are masters of grinding out results when it matters most.
Cagey First Half Lacks Spark
The opening stages were far from thrilling, with both sides struggling to create clear chances. The first 25 minutes passed without any real goal threat, as Como sat deep and frustrated the home side.
Roma gradually applied pressure, but breaking through proved difficult. Wesley França came closest before the break, firing over from inside the box after being crowded out by a wall of Como defenders. The best chance of the half arrived late on when Wesley burst past the defence and squared for Evan Ferguson, but the Irish striker could only shoot straight at Como goalkeeper Jean Butez.
Second-Half Urgency and Decisive Moment
The tempo improved after the break. Como showed more intent, matching their entire first-half shot count within the opening 10 minutes. Roma thought they had taken the lead through Bryan Cristante, only for the effort to be ruled out for offside.
The breakthrough finally came dramatically. An injury to Jayden Addai gave Devyne Rensch room to cross from the byline, and with a deflection involving Matías Soulé, the ball fell kindly to Wesley. The Brazilian made no mistake, drilling a low shot into the bottom corner to ignite the Olimpico.
Roma’s Control Seals the Points
Despite holding a slender advantage, Roma remained composed and disciplined. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side managed the game well, limiting Como’s chances and seeing out another crucial victory.
For Como, the match highlighted their rapid improvement this season, but also underlined the gap that still exists between them and Serie A’s elite. Roma, meanwhile, once again proved they can win ugly — a vital trait in any title challenge.
What It Means for the Title Race
With this win, Roma stay firmly in contention for their first Scudetto in 24 years. Every narrow victory adds belief, and performances like this show why they remain genuine contenders alongside Inter.
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Final Verdict
Roma may not have dazzled, but they delivered when it counted. Another narrow win, another clean sheet, and another step closer to the Scudetto dream — the Giallorossi remain firmly in the hunt.
