Hellas Verona 0-1 Como: Late Drama at the Bentegodi Sinks the Home Side

Serie A – Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi | 10 May 2026, 18:30 CET

A solitary second-half goal proved decisive as Como snatched a vital 1-0 victory away at Hellas Verona on Sunday evening. The result keeps Como’s push for a top-half finish firmly on track, while Verona are left to rue a lack of cutting edge in front of their own fans.

Match Overview

From the opening whistle, the match was a tense, tactical battle typical of mid-table Serie A encounters. Verona, organised in a compact 3-4-2-1, looked to hit on the counter through their speedy wing-backs. Como, under their experienced manager, preferred patient build-up play, probing for gaps in the home defence. Possession was fairly even in the first half, but clear-cut chances were at a premium. Verona goalkeeper Lorenzo Montipò was called into action only once, tipping over a long-range Alessandro Gabrielloni effort.

Key Moment

The game’s defining moment arrived in the 73rd minute. Como left-back Marco Sala delivered an inviting cross from the left flank. The ball was only partially cleared by Verona centre-back Giangiacomo Magnani, falling perfectly to Patrick Cutrone on the edge of the six-yard box. The former AC Milan striker swept a first-time volley past Montipò to send the travelling support into raptures.

Tactical Story

Verona’s game plan relied heavily on wing-back Josh Doig overlapping down the left, but Como’s defensive discipline, particularly from right-back Ignace Van der Brempt, nullified that threat. In midfield, Como’s Bennacer and Bellemo controlled the tempo, while Verona’s Ondrej Duda struggled to influence proceedings after picking up an early yellow card. The home side’s best spell came in the final ten minutes, but substitute Thomas Henry headed over from a corner and a late scramble was cleared off the line by Como captain Alberto Cerri.

Standout Players

• Patrick Cutrone (Como): The match-winner, showing predatory instincts. His movement was a constant nuisance for the Verona backline.
• Yannick Bellemo (Como): Dictated the midfield, completing 92% of his passes and winning five duels.
• Pawel Dawidowicz (Verona): A solid defensive display, but ultimately undone by a moment of poor collective concentration.

Table and Season Impact

The win lifts Como to 42 points, solidifying their position in the top half of the Serie A table. For Verona, stuck on 35 points, this defeat leaves them just seven points clear of the relegation zone with five matches remaining, meaning every point is now precious in their fight for survival.