Como secured its first-ever European competition spot with a 1-0 victory over Hellas Verona, marking a remarkable rise from the fourth division in just seven years. They are now guaranteed at least a place in the Conference League for next season.
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Roma scored two goals deep in stoppage time to snatch a comeback win at Parma and boost its hopes of getting into the Champions League. Roma was heading for defeat when Mandela Keita gave Parma a 2-1 lead in the 87th minute. However, substitute scrambled in the equalizer in the fourth minute of stoppage time and then won a penalty when he and Parma defender Sascha Britschgi fell to the ground as they were tussling for the ball. The referee initially awarded a free kick to Parma but then revoked his decision on video review, showing Britschgi a second yellow card — and sending him off — and awarding a penalty to Roma, which converted in the 11th minute of stoppages.
Como secured their first European spot by winning 1-0 against Hellas Verona, ensuring they cannot finish lower than sixth in Serie A.
Como's rise from the fourth division to European competition in just seven years highlights the club's rapid development and potential for growth in Italian soccer.
Anastasios Douvikas scored the winning goal for Como in their match against Hellas Verona.
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Jamie Vardy’s first goal since January set Cremonese on its way to a vital 3-0 win over bottom club Pisa, which played most of the second half with nine men. Pisa had already been mathematically relegated and got off to the worst possible start when defender Rosen Bozhinov picked up two yellow cards in the opening 24 minutes and was sent off. Vardy scored seven minutes later and Federico Bonazzoli doubled Cremonese’s lead early in the second half. It got even worse for Pisa in the 57th minute when midfielder Felipe Loyola was shown a straight red card for a dangerous, two-footed tackle on Giuseppe Pezzella. David Okereke capped the scoring for Cremonese, which moved to within a point of safety. Fiorentina and Genoa are both now mathematically safe after playing out a 0-0 draw. \\\_ AP soccer: