Cesc Fàbregas’ side dominated possession and pushed hard for a breakthrough after the interval, but Roma goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini and a determined defensive display denied the hosts all three points. The result marked Serie A’s first goalless draw of the season.
Both sides create chances in an entertaining first half
Roma started brightly, with Paulo Dybala threatening early on, while Lorenzo Pellegrini struck the post in the 11th minute as the visitors looked for an opener.
Como responded with attacking pressure of their own. Nico Paz tested Gollini with an attempted chip, while Maxence Caqueret came close with a long-range effort that narrowly missed the target.
Despite several promising opportunities at both ends, neither team managed to find the net before half-time.
Malen sees red as Roma go down to 10 men
The match changed in the 53rd minute when Donyell Malen was sent off for a dangerous challenge on Como defender Kaiki.
The dismissal left Roma facing a difficult second half with a numerical disadvantage, forcing Gian Piero Gasperini to adjust his side’s defensive approach.
Como immediately increased their attacking intensity, looking to exploit the extra space and turn their possession advantage into goals.
Gollini inspires Roma's defensive resistance
Como created several opportunities after the dismissal, with Nico Paz and Jesús Rodríguez among those who threatened the visitors’ goal.
Gollini produced important saves to keep Roma in the contest, while Como striker Tasos Douvikas also came close but failed to find the target.
Fàbregas introduced additional attacking options as the hosts searched for a winner, but Roma defended resolutely through seven minutes of second-half stoppage time.
Como left frustrated after failing to capitalise
Despite having the numerical advantage for most of the second half, Como could not find the decisive breakthrough.
Roma’s defensive organisation and Gollini’s goalkeeping proved crucial in preserving the clean sheet and securing a valuable away point.
The draw was a missed opportunity for Como, who had enough possession and attacking pressure to take all three points but lacked the finishing touch in the final third.
What the result means
The draw left Roma third in Serie A with 14 points, while Como moved to 11 points.
Como will take encouragement from their ability to control the game, although their inability to score against 10 men will be a concern. Roma, meanwhile, will be satisfied with their resilience after Malen’s dismissal, having earned a point despite spending most of the second half under pressure.
Como now turn their attention to their next UEFA Champions League fixture away to Feyenoord, while Roma prepare to face Real Madrid in Europe.