Feyenoord vs Como: two early goals leave Champions League tie level
Key takeaways
- Feyenoord and Como traded two goals in two minutes.
- At the time of writing, the game stood at 1-1.
- It is the first ever meeting between the two clubs.
Feyenoord and Como are locked in a fast Champions League tie. Two goals came in two minutes. At the time of writing, the score stood at 1-1.
The game is Matchday 2 of the Champions League. It is being played at De Kuip in Rotterdam. Kickoff was at 5:45 PM local time.
This article reflects what was known while the game was still in play. The final score may differ by the time you read this.
What happened
Como struck first. Diao scored in the 18th minute. That put the Italian side 1-0 up.
The lead lasted only two minutes.
Feyenoord hit back fast. Zechiel scored in the 20th minute. That made it 1-1. The home crowd had its goal.
Those goal facts come from Sky Sports' live stats page. VAVEL's live blog also showed the game tied at 1-1.
The early pace fits both teams. Feyenoord score goals in bunches at home. Como score goals on the road.
Neither side sat back.
The referee is Donatas Rumsas. That detail comes from TelecomAsia's match preview.
This is the first official meeting between the two clubs. They have no past head-to-head record. The game is a fresh test for both.
Why it matters
Both teams came into the game with one European result each. Their first games told two very different tales.
Feyenoord lost 1-5 to Barcelona in their opener. That is a heavy defeat. It showed the gap between Feyenoord and Europe's best.
The Dutch side still scored once in that game. They did not get shut out.
Como won 4-1 against RB Leipzig in their opener. That was a big result. It was Como's European debut.
A 4-1 win over a strong German side turned heads.
The two results set up this game. Feyenoord needed to show they could fight at this level. Como needed to show the Leipzig win was no fluke.
Domestic form also differs. Feyenoord have been strong at home in the Dutch league. They beat AZ Alkmaar 2-0 on October 10. They beat Utrecht 5-0 on September 20. They thrashed PEC Zwolle 7-0 on September 13.
Como have been strong away from home in Italy. They beat Genoa 4-1 on the road. They beat Napoli 2-1 on the road.
They drew 0-0 with Roma at home on October 11. Their one recent loss was 0-2 at Frosinone.
The Champions League uses a league format now. Every point counts. A win here could lift either team up the table.
A draw keeps both in the mix. A loss would hurt.
Barcelona loom large in this story too. Feyenoord lost to them in the opener. Barcelona then beat Galatasaray 4-1, as covered in our report on Barcelona beating Galatasaray.
That shows the level Feyenoord face in this group.
Matchday 2 is a busy night across Europe. You can see the full slate in our Champions League Matchday 2 schedule. Arsenal also won big this week, as covered in our report on Arsenal beating Lille 3-0.
What happens next
The game still has a long way to go at the time of writing. Both teams will chase a winner. Feyenoord have home support.
Como have pace on the break.
Watch Feyenoord's attack. They score goals in every game. They have 20 goals in six recent games, per TelecomAsia.
That run covers league and European games.
Watch Como's away form. They have won on the road in Italy. They scored four at home against Leipzig.
They do not fear big stages.
Watch the midfield battle too. Feyenoord want to control the ball at home. Como want to hit fast on the break.
The team that wins that battle may win the game.
After this game, both teams return to league play. Feyenoord go back to the Dutch Eredivisie. Como go back to Italy's Serie A.
European nights resume in the next round.
What to check
Check the final score once the game ends. This article froze the state at 1-1 while the game was live. The end result could be very different.
Check the scorers too. Diao and Zechiel opened the scoring. More goals may follow.
The late minutes could bring a winner.
One thing is clear already. This tie has life. Two early goals set the tone.
The rest of the night should stay open.
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