Como beat Famalicao 3-2 to finish third in the Como Cup

Como defeated Famalicao 3-2 in the third-place match of the Como Cup. The home side scored three times during a lively first half. Tasos Douvikas finished the game with two goals.

Georgios Koutsias opened the scoring after only three minutes. Douvikas doubled the lead shortly afterwards. Assane Diao replied for Famalicao before Douvikas struck again.

Jangeal reduced the difference late in the second half. Como protected the narrow lead through the closing minutes. Douvikas received the most valuable player award after the final whistle.

Koutsias rewarded Como’s fast start

Como attacked from the opening possession at the Sinigaglia. Koutsias moved into space before Famalicao settled defensively. His third-minute finish gave the hosts an immediate advantage.

The early goal allowed Como to play with greater control. Midfielders found forward passes without forcing every attack. Famalicao needed to move higher and leave more room behind.

Como used that space again four minutes later. Douvikas reached the next clear opening and finished accurately. The two quick goals changed the shape of the contest.

Famalicao did not withdraw after the difficult opening. Its players kept possession and searched for Diao between the lines. That response produced a goal before the first quarter-hour ended.

Diao brought Famalicao back into the match

Diao scored in the thirteenth minute and restored Famalicao’s belief. The move exposed space around Como’s defensive line. His finish made the score 2-1 with plenty of time remaining.

The visitors then enjoyed their best spell of the first half. They circulated the ball with greater confidence and pressed higher. Como responded by slowing the pace when possession returned.

The match became more balanced without losing its attacking quality. Both teams reached the final third through short combinations. Defenders faced frequent runs from central and wide positions.

Como still carried the clearer threat near goal. Douvikas remained active across the front line. His movement prepared the decisive moment before half-time.

Douvikas completed his double before the break

Douvikas scored his second goal in the thirty-fifth minute. The striker again found room inside the penalty area. His finish restored Como’s two-goal cushion before half-time.

The goal completed a productive personal performance. Douvikas had linked attacks and occupied both central defenders. His two finishes also arrived from different phases of pressure.

Como entered the break leading 3-1 after a demanding half. The score rewarded its stronger finishing rather than complete control. Famalicao had created enough danger to remain involved.

The hosts adjusted their rhythm after the interval. They no longer needed to chase another early goal. Possession became a way to protect energy and reduce open transitions.

Four of the five goals arrived during the opening thirty-five minutes. That sequence forced both teams to change their pace before half-time. Como protected its lead, while Famalicao pushed more players forward. The visitors found one late goal, but the home side managed the final possessions without extra time.

Famalicao continued attacking after half-time

The Portuguese side continued searching for a route back into the match. Its midfield moved closer to the forwards after the break. Como faced longer periods without comfortable possession.

The home defence dealt with several crosses and second balls. Como also tried to escape through direct passes toward its forwards. Those breaks prevented Famalicao from attacking without caution.

Jangeal finally scored for the visitors in the seventy-ninth minute. The late goal reduced Como’s advantage to one. It also created a tense final period at the Sinigaglia.

Famalicao sent more players forward during the closing minutes. Como stayed compact and cleared the most dangerous deliveries. The hosts reached the final whistle without conceding again.

The hosts finished their tournament with a win

Third place gave Como a positive finish to its home tournament. The match also supplied useful competitive minutes before the new season. Several attacking combinations worked against an active opponent.

Koutsias provided the early spark with his opening goal. Diao’s reply then tested Como’s response under pressure. Douvikas answered with the goal that eventually separated the teams.

The striker’s award reflected more than the two finishes. He remained available between defenders and helped connect forward moves. His presence gave Como a stable reference throughout the match.

Famalicao left with credit for its reaction and late pressure. Como left with the result and third place. Five goals gave the final day an open and entertaining contest.