Como battled back to secure a 1-1 draw against 10-man Lazio in an intense Serie A clash on Friday. The result extended Lazio's winless streak to three matches, dealing a further blow to their hopes of staying in contention for the league's top spots. Lazio started strongly and took the lead in the first half through Boulaye Dia, whose clinical finish highlighted the Rome club's early dominance. However, the match turned in the 58th minute when Lazio's Loum Tchaouna was sent off for two quick yellow cards, leaving his team a man down for the remainder of the game.
Como seized their opportunity and equalized in the 72nd minute. Patrick Cutrone rose to the occasion, connecting with Gabriel Strefezza’s precise cross from the right to head home a crucial goal. The draw leaves Lazio in fourth place, trailing Inter Milan by four points, Atalanta by five, and leaders Napoli by eight.