**Match Summary**
Juventus earned a 2-1 win over Como at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in a thrilling Serie A match on Friday, February 7, 2025, courtesy of an injury-time penalty from in-form forward Randal Kolo Muani.
The brace from the French forward took Juventus to fourth place, while the loss has further pushed Como into relegation trouble with its third consecutive defeat.
**Goals and Action Summary**
1. **34' – Kolo Muani Scores the Opener: Contrary to the run of play, Kolo Muani latched onto a pass by Nicolás González, got past defender Alberto Dossena, and blasted in a powerful right-footed shot into the top of the goal from a tight angle. It was his fourth goal in three games since joining Juventus on loan from Paris Saint-Germain.**.
2. **45+1' - Equalise, Como**: At the stroke of half time, Patrick Cutrone robbed Teun Koopmeiners high up and near the flag before delivering an inviting cross which was powered by **Assane Diao** with a firm header past Michele Di Gregorio. It stood after VAR, and the home crowd went berserk into frenzy.
3. **89' – Kolo Muani's Winning Penalty**: Juventus were awarded a penalty after Como goalkeeper Jean Butez clumsily fouled Federico Gatti during a free-kick scramble. Kolo Muani converted the penalty kick coolly, sending Butez the wrong way, for his fifth goal in three matches and snatched all three points for the Bianconeri.
**Kolo Muani's Man of the Match Performance**
The 26-year-old forward extended his streak, becoming the **first three-points-era Juventus player to find the net in his first three league games** and the first Serie A player to score five goals in his first three matches. His clinical finishing rescued an otherwise sluggish Juventus side, who were outplayed for large spells. It was a smart decision by manager Thiago Motta to play him over Dusan Vlahovic as Kolo Muani made the difference in open play and also from set-pieces.
**Match Analysis**
- **Como's Dominance**: For all the defeat, Como fashioned twice the number of opportunities as Juventus and had the lion's share of possession. Di Gregorio's heroics, which included a point-blank save from Nico Paz in the 47th minute, kept Juventus in the contest.
- **Juventus' Lapses**: Thiago Motta's team did not come together. Midfield duo Koopmeiners and Locatelli did nothing constructive. Defensive errors, such as Koopmeiners' howler for the Como goal, were again on show.
- **Late Drama**: Como nearly equalized again in injury time, but Dossena's header hit the crossbar to spare Juventus more embarrassment.
**Implications**
The victory places Juventus **in fourth position (43 points)**, a point clear of Lazio and Fiorentina, both with a game in hand. For Como, 15th and two points from safety, their dogged display gives cause for hope, but the turning of performances into points continues to be the aim.
**What's Next?**
Juventus face PSV Eindhoven in Champions League playoff round on February 11, whereas Como have relegation six-pointer against Monza. Kolo Muani's red-hot form will be the key to the Turin giants' chase for a top-four spot.
**Final Score**: Como 1-2 Juventus (HT: 1-1)
**Attendance**: 13,602 | **Venue**: Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como.