Match Report: Como 1-0 Parma – Serie A, 17 May 2026

Como secured a vital 1-0 home victory over Parma at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on 17 May 2026, boosting their Serie A survival hopes in a tense relegation six-pointer. The only goal of the match came in the second half, as the Lariani held firm against a late Parma onslaught to claim three precious points in front of a passionate home crowd.

Match Overview

This encounter carried immense weight at the bottom of the Serie A table. Both sides entered the fixture separated by just two points, with Como desperate to climb out of the drop zone and Parma looking to distance themselves from danger. The first half was a scrappy affair, with neither side able to assert dominance in midfield. Remarkable saves from both goalkeepers kept the scoreline goalless at the break.

Key moment – The decisive strike

The deadlock was finally broken in the 63rd minute. A quick counter-attack orchestrated by Como’s midfield engine room saw wing-back Matteo Celeste burst down the right flank. His low cross found Andrea Belotti, who cleverly dummied the ball, leaving it for the onrushing Lucas Da Cunha to slot home from 12 yards. The Sinigaglia erupted as Como took a lead they would not relinquish.

Tactical battle and resilience

Parma pushed for an equaliser, throwing on attacking substitutes and switching to a 4-2-4 formation in the final 20 minutes. Como’s backline, marshalled by veteran centre-back Federico Barba, repelled wave after wave of crosses and long-range efforts. Goalkeeper Pele was forced into a stunning fingertip save in the 87th minute to deny Parma’s Dennis Man from curling an equaliser into the top corner.

Standout players

• Lucas Da Cunha (Como) – Composed finish and constant threat on the counter.
• Federico Barba (Como) – Dominant aerially, making 11 clearances.
• Pele (Como) – Crucial save late on preserved the three points.

Table impact

Victory lifted Como provisionally to 16th place, two points clear of the relegation zone. Parma remained in 17th, now just a point above the bottom three with two matches remaining. The result puts intense pressure on Parma’s final fixtures.

Match date: 17 May 2026, 18:00 CET. Venue: Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como.