Brescia Women 1-2 Como 1907 (W): Como Edge Cup Tie in Second Half

Como 1907 (W) came from behind to beat Brescia Women 2-1 in the Italian Women’s Cup on Sunday, September 20, 2026. A second-half turnaround sent Como through, ending Brescia’s hopes of progressing in a cup competition that demands sharpness in both boxes.

Cup Tie Overview

Brescia started the match with energy and took the lead in the 29th minute after a well-constructed move down the right. The home side defended their advantage well for the remainder of the first half, limiting Como to half-chances and forcing the visitors to shoot from distance. At the break, Brescia looked good value for their narrow lead.

Como responded strongly after the interval. They equalised in the 54th minute through a close-range finish after a goalmouth scramble, and the momentum shifted decisively. Como continued to press and found the winner in the 88th minute, scoring from a late attack that caught Brescia pushing forward in search of a goal of their own.

Key Moments

• 29th minute: Goal — Brescia Women. A low cross from the right was converted at the near post.
• 44th minute: Como’s best chance of the first half was a free kick that narrowly cleared the crossbar.
• 54th minute: Goal — Como 1907 (W). The visitors equalised from close range after a scramble in the penalty area.
• 73rd minute: Brescia’s goalkeeper made a strong save to deny Como a second goal.
• 88th minute: Goal — Como 1907 (W). A late counter-attack ended with a composed finish into the bottom corner.

Tactical Story

Brescia set up to defend compactly and hit on the break, and their first-half goal came from exactly that approach. However, as the game wore on, they struggled to keep possession and invited pressure. Como adjusted their shape after the break, pushing their full-backs higher and overloading the wide areas, which eventually created the space for the equaliser.

For the winning goal, Como exploited Brescia’s growing commitment to attack. With the home side leaving gaps at the back, Como won the ball in midfield and moved it quickly into the final third. The finish was calm and decisive, sealing a cup victory that was built on persistence and a strong second-half performance.

Standout Players

Como’s midfield catalyst was influential after the break, driving forward and linking play between the lines. The goalscorer of the late winner showed excellent composure under pressure. For Brescia, the goalkeeper kept them in the tie with several important saves, and the opening goalscorer was their most dangerous outlet before fatigue set in.

What the Result Means

The win sends Como 1907 (W) into the next round of the Italian Women’s Cup, where they will hope to carry this second-half momentum forward. For Brescia Women, the defeat is a tough one to take, especially after leading at half-time, but the cup format leaves no room for lingering disappointment. Their focus will now shift back to league form and the challenge of turning promising spells into complete performances.