Arsenal 1:1 Como — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Como in a Club Friendly Game, with Martin Baturina's equaliser denying the Premier League side a win. The Gunners took the lead through Myles Lewis-Skelly in the 33rd minute after Gabriel Martinelli's assist, but the Italian visitors struck back ten minutes later when Baturina converted Mattia Liberali's pass.

The turning point arrived just before the interval, as Como's midfield seized control momentarily and Baturina punished Arsenal's slack defending to level the scores. The second half belonged almost entirely to the home side, who pushed relentlessly but could not find a winner against a stubborn Como rearguard.

Arsenal dominated the numbers with 55% possession and 14 shots to Como's five, while earning ten corners against just two, yet they failed to convert that pressure into more than a single goal. Baturina was the standout performer with a rating of eight out of ten, scoring his side's crucial goal from midfield. With no prediction available and no next fixture confirmed, the friendly ends as a fair result for two sides at different stages of preparation.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Arsenal vs Como?

Arsenal 1-1 Como (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Myles Lewis-Skelly (33', assist Gabriel Martinelli) for Arsenal; Martin Baturina (43', assist Mattia Liberali) for Como.

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