Como down Genoa to go top of Serie A
ROME: Como moved to the top of the Serie A table as Senegalese youngster Assane Diao scored twice in a come-from-behind 4-1 win at Genoa on Friday.
Como secured the top spot in the Serie A table with a convincing 4-1 victory over Genoa on Friday. Senegalese teenager Assane Diao played a pivotal role, netting twice in the match. Cesc Fabregas' side, who finished fourth last season to achieve their Champions League debut, have accumulated seven points from three games. The Como team has yet to play a home match this season due to renovation works at their Stadio Guiseppe Sinigaglia.
Genoa took the lead in the 19th minute when Milutin Osmajic capitalized on a quick counter-attack following a low cross from Lorenzo Colombo. Como equalized six minutes later as Martin Baturina struck a long-range shot into the bottom corner. Assane Diao put Como ahead on the half-hour mark with a well-timed volley. Nico Paz extended the visitors' lead in a 15-minute span by taking advantage of a ball played in behind from Yan Couto, scoring his first goal of the season.
Assane Diao sealed the win with 12 minutes left, capitalizing on brilliant hold-up play from Moise Kean, who had just joined on loan from Fiorentina.
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