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Como edges past Venezia to reclaim Serie A top-four spot
Lucas Da Cunha's maiden goal of the season proved decisive as Como secured a 1-0 home victory over bottom-placed Venezia, lifting the side back into the Serie A top four.
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Como returned to the Serie A top four following a slender victory at home against struggling Venezia on Sunday. The decisive moment came through Lucas Da Cunha, whose goal marked his first of the campaign, giving manager Cesc Fabregas's side all three points.
The win lifted Como back into the coveted top-four positions in Italy's top division standings. The victory proved particularly significant given Venezia's status at the foot of the table, though Como's narrow margin of victory underscored the intensity of competition at this level of Italian football.
Fabregas's side continues their push for European qualification as the season progresses. The result demonstrates Como's ability to grind out results against lower-placed opponents, a crucial characteristic for sides with ambitions of securing Champions League football.