February 08, (THEWILL) – A late penalty conversion from Randal Kolo Muani brought Juventus a crucial 2-1 victory against Como in Serie A, strengthening their position in the top four of Italian football.
The Friday evening match at Como proved challenging for Thiago Motta’s squad, with the head coach seeking to improve upon a record of 13 draws from his initial 23 league fixtures. Kolo Muani, currently on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, demonstrated his value by opening the scoring in the 34th minute despite Como’s dominant early performance.
The home side, managed by former Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas, responded effectively when Assane Diao equalised with a header just before the half-time whistle. The second period witnessed minimal attacking opportunities from either team until the final minutes approached.
The match-winning moment arrived in the 89th minute when Como goalkeeper Jean Butez committed a foul in the penalty area. Kolo Muani stepped forward with composure to convert the resulting spot-kick, maintaining his impressive form after joining the Turin-based club.
The victory positions Juventus in fourth place with 43 points, establishing a single-point advantage over both Fiorentina and Lazio. Fiorentina face second-placed Inter on Monday, while Lazio meet Monza in their Sunday fixture.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
