"Roma took an early lead at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia as Stephan El Shaarawy was felled inside the box by Diego Carlos six minutes in, with Donyell Malen on hand to slot home from 12 yards out."
"The visitors were dealt a decisive blow four minutes later, though, as Wesley was given his marching orders after receiving a second yellow card for a mistimed challenge on Assane Diao. The hosts duly made their man advantage count shortly after as Carlos bundled over from inside the six-yard box, sealing a potentially decisive win in Como's bid to secure Champions League football for the first time in club history."
"Douvikas has now scored 10 goals for Como this season. The last player to score 10 or more goals in a single season for the Lariani was Stefano Borgonovo (10 in 1985-86). The Greek striker is also the first foreign player to reach double figures for Como in a single top-flight campaign."
Como secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Roma at home, strengthening their position in the battle for fourth place and Champions League qualification. Roma opened the scoring early through Donyell Malen from a penalty kick after Diego Carlos fouled Stephan El Shaarawy. Como created several chances before Tasos Douvikas equalized in the 60th minute. Roma's Wesley received a second yellow card four minutes later, reducing them to ten men. Diego Carlos then scored the winning goal from close range, giving Como a decisive advantage in their pursuit of European football for the first time in club history.
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